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| Phone | ZTE C88 | ZTE MSGM8 II | Nokia 6255i / 6256i |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
2.2" diag. 4 : 3 |
? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
220 x 176 pixels (~130 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 900 mAh | 1,070 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | Yes | 1 megapixel | Yes |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | - | ? |
| Front Camera | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3.46 oz (98g) |
3.65 oz (104g) |
4.23 oz (120g) |
| Dimensions |
3.85" x 1.92" x 0.7" (98 x 49 x 17.8 mm) |
4.2" x 2.4" x 0.54" (107 x 61 x 13.7 mm) |
3.36" x 1.87" x 0.97" (85 x 47 x 24.6 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
| Data Technology | 1xRTT | 1xRTT | 1xRTT |
| Features | |||
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility | |||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | - | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||
| Extra Display | Yes | - | Yes |
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Infrared (IR) | - | - | Yes |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Mini-USB |
Yes |
| Contacts | |||
| Picture ID | - | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customization | |||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data & Network | |||
| Data Tethering | - | - | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input | |||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | - | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - |
| Memory | |||
| Memory Card Slot | - | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||
| Email Client | Yes | - | Yes |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | Yes * |
| Instant Messaging | Yes | - | - |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music | |||
| FM Radio | - | - | Yes |
| Music Player | - | - | Yes * |
| Productivity | |||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | - | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software | |||
| BREW | Yes | Yes | Yes * |
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | - | - | Yes * |
| Voice | |||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||
| ZTE C88 | ZTE MSGM8 II | Nokia 6255i / 6256i | |
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| Phone | ZTE C88 | ZTE MSGM8 II | Nokia 6255i / 6256i |











