Compare Phones
Maximum number of phones selected. Remove a phone to compare others.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Phone | Samsung SPH-A500 | BlackBerry Passport | BlackBerry Classic (CDMA) | Kyocera Hydro Life | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? |
4.5" diag. 1 : 1 |
3.5" diag. 1 : 1 |
4.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.3" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 1440 pixels (~453 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 720 pixels (~291 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
540 x 960 pixels (~245 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~522 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ? | 3,450 mAh | 2,515 mAh | 2,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Processor | ? | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AA) | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8212 | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| RAM | ? | 3 GB | 2 GB | 1.5 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | 32 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 64 GB * |
| Main Camera | - | 13 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | 12 megapixel |
| Video Capture | - | 1080p HD | 1080p HD | 720p HD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | - | 2 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Weight |
3.6 oz (102g) |
6.91 oz (196g) |
6.28 oz (178g) |
4.8 oz (136g) |
6.88 oz (195g) |
| Dimensions |
3.46" x 1.96" x 0.92" (88 x 50 x 23.4 mm) |
5.04" x 3.56" x 0.36" (128 x 90 x 9.1 mm) |
5.16" x 2.85" x 0.4" (131 x 72 x 10.2 mm) |
5.19" x 2.57" x 0.43" (132 x 65 x 10.9 mm) |
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34" (163 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | BlackBerry 10 | BlackBerry 10 | Android | Android |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 3, 4, 13 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8 CDMA: 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | 1xRTT | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 3) | HSPA+ 21 | LTE (Cat 16) |
| Features | |||||
| Barometer | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | - | - | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
| Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| VR-ready | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | - |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Touch Screen | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| DLNA | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Miracast | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| TV Output | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Power | |||||
| Fast Charging | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| To-Do List | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Software | |||||
| Games | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | |||||
| HD Voice | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Speaker Phone | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung SPH-A500 | BlackBerry Passport | BlackBerry Classic (CDMA) | Kyocera Hydro Life | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Phone | Samsung SPH-A500 | BlackBerry Passport | BlackBerry Classic (CDMA) | Kyocera Hydro Life | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
