NTT Docomo FOMA D905i

FOMA D905i
Front view of FOMA D905i
Front view
BrandNTT Docomo
ManufacturerMitsubishi Electric
TypeFeature phone
Series
905i
First released
November 26, 2007 (2007-11-26)
PredecessorD904i
3G: FOMA (W-CDMA)
2G: GSM
Slider
Colors
  •   Pink Gold
  •   Shine Black
  •   Natural White
  •   Orange Yellow
Dimensions110 mm (4.3 in) H
49 mm (1.9 in) W
18.7 mm (0.74 in) D
Weight132 g (4.7 oz)
Symbian OS v9.3 + MOAP(S)
CPUSH-Mobile G2
microSD (up to 2 GB)
Rear camera3.2 MP CMOS
Front camera0.1 MP CMOS
Display3.1 in (79 mm) TFT LCD, Full Wide VGA (480×864 px), 260k colors

The FOMA D905i is a third-generation (3G) FOMA mobile phone terminal developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric for NTT Docomo. It was part of the 905i series.

History

  • September 3, 2007: Passed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification.
  • September 6, 2007: Passed Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC) certification.
  • September 26, 2007: Passed Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment (JATE) certification.[1]
  • November 1, 2007: Formal development announcement by NTT Docomo alongside the 905i and 705i series lineups.[2]
  • November 26, 2007: Official commercial release.[3]
  • December 11, 2007: First software update distributed.
  • March 11, 2008: Second software update distributed.[4]

Specifications

Hardware

The FOMA D905i features a slider form factor measuring 110 mm × 49 mm × 18.7 mm and weighing approximately 132 grams. It is powered by a SuperH SH-Mobile G2 processor. The main display is a 3.1-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 480×864 pixels (Full Wide VGA) capable of displaying up to 260,000 colors.[3]

The primary rear camera uses a 3.2-megapixel CMOS sensor supporting autofocus and image stabilization, while the front camera utilizes a 0.1-megapixel CMOS sensor.[5] Connectivity features include 3G FOMA (W-CDMA) across 800 MHz, 1.7 GHz, and 2 GHz bands with HSDPA support, as well as 2G GSM support across 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz bands. Hardware facilities include an infrared port, an Osaifu-Keitai FeliCa chip, an FM radio receiver, an FM transmitter, a motion sensor, and a microSD expansion slot supporting cards up to 2 GB. The device delivers up to 200 minutes of continuous 3G voice call talk time and up to 530 hours of 3G static standby time. This mobile phone also support 1Seg recordings.[6]

Software

The operating system running on the D905i is Symbian OS v9.3 using the MOAP(S) user interface. It includes support for i-mode services, full web browsing, i-appli (Java ME), i-channel, i-concier, and 2in1 dual-number management.[7]

Software updates regarding to known issues

The D905i has multiple flaws as the software updates were announced:

  • On December 11, 2007, a software update was issued to resolve an issue where configuring card information or setting passwords within the iD mobile credit application resulted in an error stating "iD application not found".[8]
  • On March 11, 2008, a software update resolved issues including audio-video desynchronization during playback of downloaded Music&Video Channel clips, GPS positioning failures under specific conditions, wallpaper battery icon display bugs associated with customized themes, and updated explanatory text in the Area Mail reception setup menu.[9][4]
  • On November 5, 2008, a software update fixed an issue where downloading or updating i-appli or IC applications in poor signal environments caused an "Alpha Error" prompt, preventing application startup.[8][10]

See also

  • D705i
  • D904i
  • SH905i
  • P-02A
  • F-03A

References

  1. ↑ "JATE 一般財団法人電気通信端末機器審査協会". www.jate.or.jp. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  2. ↑ "ドコモ、番組ハイライト場面を自動再生できるスライド携帯「D905i」を発表 | マイナビニュース". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). 2007-11-01. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  3. 1 2 "ハイライト再生対応の大画面スライド「D905i」、11月26日発売". ITmedia Mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  4. 1 2 "ドコモの「D905i」「F905i」に不具合". k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  5. ↑ "ドコモ、905iシリーズを26日より順次発売". k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  6. ↑ "ワンセグ録画のハイライト再生に対応「D905i」". k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  7. ↑ "三菱電機の「D905i」、シャープの「SH905i」がSymbian OSを採用". ITmedia Mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  8. 1 2 "D905i Software Update Information". NTT Docomo. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  9. ↑ "「D905i」「F905i」にMusic&VideoチャネルやGPS関連の不具合――ソフト更新で改善". ITmedia Mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  10. ↑ "「SO905iCS」「D905i」「N902iL」に不具合――ドコモ、ソフトウェア更新を開始". ITmedia Mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-08-19.