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| Phone | LG VX-8550 Chocolate | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 800 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 700 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | - |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | - |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3.24 oz (92g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3 oz (85g) |
| Dimensions |
3.85" x 1.87" x 0.67" (98 x 47 x 17 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slide | Clamshell | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | - |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | - | Yes | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Customization | ||||
| Changeable Body Plates | - | - | - | Yes |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| External Antenna Jack | - | Yes | - | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Messaging | ||||
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Music | ||||
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice | ||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | - | - | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes * | Yes | - |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| LG VX-8550 Chocolate | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8550 Chocolate | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i |
