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| Phone | Samsung SGH-A437 / A436 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||
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| Display Size |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? |
| Battery | 900 mAh | 800 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | Yes | 1 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
| Front Camera | - | - |
| Weight |
2.9 oz (82g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
| Dimensions |
3.74" x 1.89" x 0.63" (95 x 48 x 16 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | EDGE | EVDO r0 |
| Features | ||
| GPS / Location | - | Yes |
| Accessibility | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes * M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||
| Extra Display | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Contacts | ||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | - | Yes |
| Customization | ||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | Yes |
| Data & Network | ||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes |
| External Antenna Jack | - | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Input | ||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | - |
| MMS | Yes | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes |
| Music | ||
| Music Player | - | Yes |
| Productivity | ||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| To-Do List | Yes | - |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| BREW | - | Yes |
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | - |
| Voice | ||
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes * |
| * Some versions only | ||
| Samsung SGH-A437 / A436 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | |
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| Phone | Samsung SGH-A437 / A436 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
