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| Phone | Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-R211 | Sanyo Katana DLX |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? |
1.5" diag. 1 : 1 |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type | 101 x 64 pixels |
128 x 128 pixels (~121 ppi) LCD (STN) |
240 x 320 pixels (~200 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 700 mAh | 800 mAh | 920 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | - | - | 1 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
| Front Camera | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3 oz (85g) |
2.73 oz (77g) |
3.5 oz (99g) |
| Dimensions |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
4.07" x 1.77" x 0.59" (103 x 45 x 15 mm) |
3.7" x 1.9" x 0.68" (94 x 48 x 17.3 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Clamshell |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | - | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 |
| Features | |||
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility | |||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | - | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | - | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | - | Yes | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | |||
| Bluetooth | - | - |
Yes Classic Audio |
| USB | - | - | Yes |
| Contacts | |||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | - | - | Yes |
| Customization | |||
| Changeable Body Plates | Yes | - | - |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | - | Yes |
| Data & Network | |||
| Data Tethering | - | - | Yes |
| External Antenna Jack | - | - | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input | |||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Keys | - | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | |||
| Memory Card Slot | - | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | - | Yes | Yes |
| Music | |||
| Music Player | - | - | Yes |
| Productivity | |||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | - | Yes | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | - | Yes |
| Voice Memo | - | - | Yes |
| Software | |||
| BREW | - | Yes | - |
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | - | - | Yes |
| Voice | |||
| Call Screening | - | - | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | - | Yes | Yes |
| Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-R211 | Sanyo Katana DLX | |
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| Phone | Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-R211 | Sanyo Katana DLX |









