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| Phone | LG VX-8550 Chocolate | Motorola Q | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | CAT S48c |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? |
4" diag. 16 : 9 |
5" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 1,130 mAh | ? | 4,000 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | Apple A6 | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | 4 GB |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | 32 GB |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | 1080p HD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | - | - | Yes | 5 megapixel |
| Weight |
3.24 oz (92g) |
4.06 oz (115g) |
3.95 oz (112g) |
9.1 oz (258g) |
| Dimensions |
3.85" x 1.87" x 0.67" (98 x 47 x 17 mm) |
4.57" x 2.52" x 0.47" (116 x 64 x 11.9 mm) |
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3" (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) |
5.9" x 3" x 0.5" (150 x 76 x 12.7 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Windows Mobile Standard | iOS | Android |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 41, 66 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 13) |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Infrared (IR) | - | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | - | - | - | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
Yes Mini-USB |
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 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| External Antenna Jack | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | - |
| Touch Screen | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| To-Do List | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Games | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LG VX-8550 Chocolate | Motorola Q | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | CAT S48c | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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| Phone | LG VX-8550 Chocolate | Motorola Q | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | CAT S48c |










