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Phone ZTE MSGM8 II Palm Pre Plus (GSM) Samsung Rugby A837 Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) Samsung SCH-A990
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 2.2" diag.
4 : 3
3.1" diag.
5 : 3
2" diag.
4 : 3
4" diag.
16 : 9
?
Display Resolution & Type 220 x 176 pixels
(~130 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
320 x 480 pixels
(~186 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
176 x 220 pixels
(~141 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
640 x 1136 pixels
(~326 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? ? 60 Hz ?
Battery 900 mAh 1,150 mAh 1,000 mAh ? 1,000 mAh
Processor ? ? ? Apple A6 ?
RAM ? ? ? ? ?
Storage ? raw hardware ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 64 GB * ? raw hardware
Main Camera 1 megapixel 3 megapixel 1 megapixel 8 megapixel 3 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture - VGA (640 x 480) QCIF (176 x 144) 1080p HD ?
Front Camera - - - Yes -
Weight 3.65 oz
(104g)
4.89 oz
(139g)
4.66 oz
(132g)
3.95 oz
(112g)
4.4 oz
(125g)
Dimensions 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.54"
(107 x 61 x 13.7 mm)
3.9" x 2.3" x 0.67"
(99 x 58 x 17 mm)
3.95" x 2.05" x 0.9"
(100 x 52 x 22.9 mm)
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3"
(124 x 59 x 7.6 mm)
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82"
(97 x 48 x 20.8 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slide Clamshell Slab Clamshell
Platform / OS (proprietary) webOS (proprietary) iOS (proprietary)
Network Bands

CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 3, 5, 13, 25

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900, 2100

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1900

Data Technology 1xRTT HSDPA 1.8 HSDPA 3.6 LTE (Cat 3) EVDO r0
Features 
Flashlight - - - - Yes
GPS / Location Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Ruggedized - - Yes - -
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size - n/a - n/a -
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Extra Display - - Yes - Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot - n/a - n/a -
USB Yes
Mini-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
Yes Yes Yes
Wi-Fi - Yes
802.11 b,g
- Yes
4 (802.11 a,b,g,n)
-
Contacts
Picture ID Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Ringer ID Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Voice Dialing Yes n/a - n/a Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering - n/a Yes n/a Yes
WAP / Web Browser Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry - n/a Yes n/a Yes
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware Yes Yes - - -
Touch Screen - Yes - Yes -
Memory
Memory Card Slot - - Yes - Yes
Messaging
Email Client - n/a Yes n/a -
EMS / Picture Messaging - n/a - n/a Yes
Instant Messaging - n/a Yes n/a -
MMS Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates - n/a Yes n/a Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes - Yes -
Music Player - n/a Yes n/a Yes
Stereo Speakers - - - - Yes
Photo & Video
TV Output - - - Yes Yes
Productivity
Alarm Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Calculator Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Calendar Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
To-Do List - n/a - n/a -
Voice Memo Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Software
BREW Yes n/a - n/a Yes
Games Yes n/a Yes n/a Yes
Java (J2ME) - n/a Yes n/a -
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) Yes n/a - n/a -
Push-To-Talk - - Yes - -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Phone ZTE MSGM8 II Palm Pre Plus (GSM) Samsung Rugby A837 Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) Samsung SCH-A990

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