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Phone | Samsung SGH-T229 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG V VX-9800 | LG A380 | LG Shine CU720 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||||
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Display Size |
1.7" diag. 4 : 3 |
? | ? |
2.4" diag. 4 : 3 |
2.2" diag. 4 : 3 |
Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels (~121 ppi) LCD (STN) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 256 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels (~167 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels (~182 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | 800 mAh | 800 mAh | 1,300 mAh | 900 mAh | 900 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 256 MB | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | Yes | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | - | QCIF (176 x 144) | QVGA (320 x 240) | QVGA (320 x 240) | QVGA (320 x 240) |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
3 oz (85g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
5.19 oz (147g) |
3.56 oz (101g) |
4.28 oz (121g) |
Dimensions |
3.5" x 1.9" x 0.78" (89 x 48 x 19.8 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.57" x 1.97" x 1" (116 x 50 x 25.4 mm) |
4.02" x 2.05" x 0.67" (102 x 52 x 17 mm) |
3.93" x 1.99" x 0.59" (100 x 51 x 15.1 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slide |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | GPRS | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | HSDPA 3.6 | HSDPA 3.6 |
Features | |||||
GPS / Location | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Accessibility | |||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
- |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | |||||
Extra Display | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
USB | - | - | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customization | |||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Data & Network | |||||
Data Tethering | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | Yes | - | - | - |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | - | - | - | - | Yes |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
Instant Messaging | Yes | - | - | - | Yes |
MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music | |||||
Music Player | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
To-Do List | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Software | |||||
BREW | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Voice | |||||
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | |||||
Samsung SGH-T229 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG V VX-9800 | LG A380 | LG Shine CU720 |
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Phone | Samsung SGH-T229 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG V VX-9800 | LG A380 | LG Shine CU720 |