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| Phone | Siemens A56 / A56i | Nokia 1606 | Nokia N8-00 | BlackBerry Curve 8300 | Samsung Rant M540 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? |
1.8" diag. 4 : 3 |
3.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
? |
2.1" diag. 4 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type | 101 x 64 pixels |
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
360 x 640 pixels (~210 ppi) AMOLED |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
176 x 220 pixels (~134 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 700 mAh | ? | 1,200 mAh | ? | ? |
| Processor | ? | ? | 680 MHz ARM 11 | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 16 GB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | - | - | 12 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | - | 720p HD | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
| Front Camera | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Weight |
3 oz (85g) |
2.68 oz (76g) |
4.76 oz (135g) |
3.92 oz (111g) |
4.9 oz (139g) |
| Dimensions |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
3.3" x 1.73" x 0.63" (84 x 44 x 16 mm) |
4.47" x 2.32" x 0.51" (113 x 59 x 12.9 mm) |
4.2" x 2.36" x 0.61" (107 x 60 x 15.5 mm) |
4.44" x 2.05" x 0.71" (113 x 52 x 18 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Clamshell | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Symbian^3 | BlackBerry OS | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | - | 1xRTT | HSPA 10.1 | EDGE | EVDO r0 |
| Features | |||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | - | - |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| USB | - |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
- | - |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | Yes | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | |||||
| Changeable Body Plates | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Side Keys | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | - | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| MMS | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| FM Transmitter | - | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Music Player | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Video Calling | - | - | n/a | n/a | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | - |
| Voice Memo | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Software | |||||
| BREW | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | - |
| Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | - | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice | |||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes * | - |
| Speaker Phone | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| Siemens A56 / A56i | Nokia 1606 | Nokia N8-00 | BlackBerry Curve 8300 | Samsung Rant M540 | |
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| Phone | Siemens A56 / A56i | Nokia 1606 | Nokia N8-00 | BlackBerry Curve 8300 | Samsung Rant M540 |
