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Phone Siemens C56 BlackBerry Curve 8300 Samsung SGH-A157
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size ? ? 1.8" diag.
4 : 3
Display Resolution & Type 101 x 64 pixels 320 x 240 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
128 x 160 pixels
(~116 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? ?
Battery 700 mAh ? 800 mAh
Processor ? ? ?
RAM ? ? ?
Storage ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 256 MB
Main Camera - 2 megapixel -
Wide Camera - - -
Tele Camera - - -
Video Capture - - -
Front Camera - - -
Weight 3 oz
(85g)
3.92 oz
(111g)
2.99 oz
(85g)
Dimensions 3.98" x 1.73" x 0.83"
(101 x 44 x 21.1 mm)
4.2" x 2.36" x 0.61"
(107 x 60 x 15.5 mm)
3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65"
(97 x 47 x 16.5 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Clamshell
Platform / OS (proprietary) BlackBerry OS (proprietary)
Network Bands

GSM: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology GPRS EDGE ?
Features 
GPS / Location Yes n/a Yes
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size - n/a Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible - - Yes
Multiple Languages Yes n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Ringer Profiles Yes Yes Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth - Yes -
USB Yes Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Contacts
Picture ID - n/a Yes
Ringer ID Yes n/a Yes
Voice Dialing Yes n/a -
Customization
Changeable Body Plates Yes - -
Custom Graphics Yes n/a Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers - n/a Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering Yes n/a -
WAP / Web Browser Yes n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes n/a Yes
Side Keys - Yes -
Text Keyboard, Hardware - Yes -
Memory
Memory Card Slot - Yes -
Messaging
Email Client - n/a -
EMS / Picture Messaging Yes n/a -
Instant Messaging - n/a -
MMS - n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes n/a Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes -
Music Player - n/a -
Productivity
Alarm Yes n/a Yes
Calculator Yes n/a Yes
Calendar Yes n/a Yes
To-Do List - n/a Yes
Voice Memo - n/a Yes
Software
Games Yes n/a -
Java (J2ME) Yes n/a -
Voice
Push-To-Talk - Yes * -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes
  * Some versions only
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