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Phone HTC EVO Shift 4G Siemens A56 / A56i Samsung Galaxy S5 (GSM) Nokia N97 mini Sony Xperia Z2
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Not yet released
Specifications 
Display Size 3.6" diag.
5 : 3
? 5.1" diag.
16 : 9
3.2" diag.
16 : 9
5.2" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 480 x 800 pixels
(~259 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
101 x 64 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels
(~432 ppi)
AMOLED
360 x 640 pixels
(~229 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1080 x 1920 pixels
(~424 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh 60 Hz ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz
Battery 1,500 mAh 700 mAh 2,800 mAh 1,200 mAh 3,200 mAh
Processor 800 MHz Qualcomm S2 MSM7630 ? 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 434 MHz ARM 11 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
RAM ? ? 2 GB ? 3 GB
Storage ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 32 GB * 8 GB 16 GB
Main Camera 5 megapixel - 16 megapixel 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD - 4K UHD VGA (640 x 480) 4K UHD
Front Camera - - 2 megapixel - 2 megapixel
Weight 5.87 oz
(166g)
3 oz
(85g)
5.11 oz
(145g)
4.87 oz
(138g)
5.75 oz
(163g)
Dimensions 4.6" x 2.32" x 0.61"
(117 x 59 x 15.5 mm)
4" x 1.7" x 0.8"
(102 x 43 x 20.3 mm)
5.59" x 2.85" x 0.32"
(142 x 72 x 8.1 mm)
4.45" x 2.07" x 0.56"
(113 x 52 x 14.2 mm)
5.78" x 2.89" x 0.32"
(147 x 73 x 8.2 mm)
Form Factor Slide Slab Slab Slide Slab
Platform / OS Android (proprietary) Android S60 (Symbian) Android
Network Bands

4G WiMAX: 41

CDMA: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

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

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology WiMAX - LTE (Cat 4) HSDPA 3.6 LTE (Cat 4)
Features 
Fingerprint Reader - - Yes - -
Flashlight Yes - - - -
GPS / Location n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Ruggedized - - Yes - Yes
Water-Resistant - - Yes
IPX7 (snorkeling)
- Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes - Yes - -
Multiple Languages n/a - n/a n/a n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes - Yes
Alerts
Ringer Profiles - Yes - Yes -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes
Classic Audio
- Yes
Classic Audio
Yes Yes
Classic Audio
Infrared (IR) - - Yes - -
Mobile Hotspot n/a - n/a n/a n/a
NFC - - Yes - Yes
USB Yes
Micro-USB
- Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
Wi-Fi Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
- Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
802.11 b,g
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Ringer ID n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Voice Dialing n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Customization
Changeable Body Plates - Yes - - -
Custom Graphics n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a - n/a n/a n/a
WAP / Web Browser n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Side Keys Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware Yes - - Yes -
Touch Screen Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client n/a - n/a n/a n/a
EMS / Picture Messaging n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Instant Messaging n/a - n/a n/a n/a
MMS n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Music
FM Radio Yes - - Yes Yes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Music Player n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Stereo Speakers - - - Yes -
Photo & Video
DLNA - - Yes - Yes
Miracast - - - - Yes
TV Output - - Yes Yes Yes
Video Calling n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Power
Wireless Charging - - Yes * - -
Productivity
Alarm n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Calculator n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Calendar n/a - n/a n/a n/a
To-Do List n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Voice Memo n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Software
Games n/a Yes n/a n/a n/a
Java (J2ME) n/a - n/a n/a n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - Yes - -
Speaker Phone Yes - Yes Yes Yes
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