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| Phone | Samsung M520 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | LG G8 ThinQ |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
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| Display Size |
2.1" diag. 4 : 3 |
? |
4" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.1" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
176 x 220 pixels (~134 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 3120 pixels (~563 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ? | 1,000 mAh | ? | 3,500 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | Apple A6 | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | 6 GB |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | 128 GB |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | 16 megapixel |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | ? | ? | 1080p HD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | - | - | Yes | 8 megapixel |
| Weight |
2.75 oz (78g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.95 oz (112g) |
5.96 oz (169g) |
| Dimensions |
4.01" x 2.04" x 0.5" (102 x 52 x 12.7 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3" (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) |
5.98" x 2.83" x 0.33" (152 x 72 x 8.4 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Clamshell | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | iOS | Android |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 3) | LTE (Cat 20) |
| Features | ||||
| Barometer | - | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | - | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | - | - | - | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | - | - | - | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | - | - | Yes |
| Miracast | - | - | - | Yes |
| TV Output | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| To-Do List | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung M520 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | LG G8 ThinQ | |
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| Phone | Samsung M520 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | LG G8 ThinQ |
