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Phone Siemens A56 / A56i Samsung SCH-A990 Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon) Samsung Galaxy Note9 BLU Vivo XI
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Not yet released
Specifications 
Display Size ? ? 5.5" diag.
16 : 9
6.4" diag.
18.5 : 9
5.9" diag.
19 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 101 x 64 pixels 240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
720 x 1280 pixels
(~267 ppi)
AMOLED
1440 x 2960 pixels
(~514 ppi)
AMOLED
720 x 1520 pixels
(~285 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 700 mAh 1,000 mAh 3,100 mAh 4,000 mAh 3,000 mAh
Processor ? ? 1.6 GHz Samsung Exynos 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2 GHz MediaTek Helio P22
RAM ? ? 2 GB 6 GB * 3 GB
Storage ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 16 GB 128 GB * 32 GB
Main Camera - 3 megapixel 8 megapixel 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - 12 megapixel -
Video Capture - ? 1080p HD 4K UHD 1080p HD
Front Camera - - 2 megapixel 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Weight 3 oz
(85g)
4.4 oz
(125g)
6.35 oz
(180g)
7.09 oz
(201g)
6.6 oz
(187g)
Dimensions 4" x 1.7" x 0.8"
(102 x 43 x 20.3 mm)
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82"
(97 x 48 x 20.8 mm)
5.94" x 3.16" x 0.38"
(151 x 80 x 9.7 mm)
6.37" x 3.01" x 0.35"
(162 x 76 x 8.8 mm)
5.89" x 2.87" x 0.31"
(150 x 73 x 7.9 mm)
Form Factor Slab Clamshell Slab Slab Slab
Platform / OS (proprietary) (proprietary) Android Android Android
Network Bands

GSM: 850, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 13

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8

CDMA: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology - EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 3) LTE (Cat 18) LTE (Cat 6)
Features 
Barometer - - - Yes -
Fingerprint Reader - - - Yes
stand-alone
Yes
stand-alone
Flashlight - Yes - Yes Yes
GPS / Location Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
VR-ready - - - Yes -
Water-Resistant - - - Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size - - n/a n/a n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes Yes Yes -
Multiple Languages - Yes n/a n/a n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Alerts
Extra Display - Yes - - -
Ringer Profiles Yes - - - -
Connectivity
Bluetooth - Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
MirrorLink - - - Yes -
Mobile Hotspot - - n/a n/a n/a
NFC - - Yes Yes -
USB - Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
USB Type C
Yes
Micro-USB
Wi-Fi - - Yes
4 (802.11 a,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Ringer ID Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Voice Dialing - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Customization
Changeable Body Plates Yes - - - -
Custom Graphics Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Custom Ringtones Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Real-Music Ringers - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Dual-SIM - - - - Yes
WAP / Web Browser Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Side Keys - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stylus - - Yes Yes -
Touch Screen - - Yes Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client - - n/a n/a n/a
EMS / Picture Messaging Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Instant Messaging - - n/a n/a n/a
MMS - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Text Messaging Templates - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Music
FM Radio - - - - Yes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - - Yes Yes Yes
Music Player - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Stereo Speakers - Yes - Yes -
Photo & Video
DLNA - - Yes - -
Miracast - - - Yes -
TV Output - Yes Yes Yes -
Power
Fast Charging - - - Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - - - Yes -
Productivity
Alarm Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Calculator Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Calendar - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Voice Memo - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Software
BREW - Yes n/a n/a n/a
Games Yes Yes n/a n/a n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - - Yes -
Speaker Phone - Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Phone Siemens A56 / A56i Samsung SCH-A990 Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon) Samsung Galaxy Note9 BLU Vivo XI

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