Compare Phones
Maximum number of phones selected. Remove a phone to compare others.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Phone | BlackBerry 8830 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Contour R250 | Motorola Q | Nokia 5130 XpressMusic |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
? |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels (~200 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh | 1,130 mAh | ? |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | - | 3 megapixel | Yes | 1 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | ? | - | ? | QCIF (176 x 144) |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
4.6 oz (130g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.81 oz (108g) |
4.06 oz (115g) |
3.1 oz (88g) |
| Dimensions |
4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55" (114 x 66 x 14 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
3.75" x 1.8" x 0.7" (95 x 46 x 17.8 mm) |
4.57" x 2.52" x 0.47" (116 x 64 x 11.9 mm) |
4.23" x 1.84" x 0.58" (108 x 47 x 14.8 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | BlackBerry OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Windows Mobile Standard | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
|
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 | EDGE |
| Features | |||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Mini-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | Yes |
| External Antenna Jack | n/a | - | - | n/a | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | n/a | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| MMS | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| TV Output | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| To-Do List | n/a | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Memo | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | Yes |
| Software | |||||
| BREW | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Games | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Voice | |||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | - | Yes | n/a | - |
| Push-To-Talk | Yes * | - | - | - | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| BlackBerry 8830 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Contour R250 | Motorola Q | Nokia 5130 XpressMusic | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Phone | BlackBerry 8830 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Contour R250 | Motorola Q | Nokia 5130 XpressMusic |
