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Phone | ZTE Z221 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG G8 ThinQ | Samsung SCH-A990 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display Size |
2" diag. 4 : 3 |
? |
6.1" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
? |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels (~200 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 3120 pixels (~563 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | ? |
Battery | 900 mAh | 800 mAh | 3,500 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | 6 GB | ? |
Storage | 142 MB | ? raw hardware | 128 GB | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | Yes | 1 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | 16 megapixel | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | QCIF (176 x 144) | 4K UHD | ? |
Front Camera | - | - | 8 megapixel | - |
Weight |
3.24 oz (92g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
5.96 oz (169g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
Dimensions |
3.76" x 1.92" x 0.73" (96 x 49 x 18.5 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
5.98" x 2.83" x 0.33" (152 x 72 x 8.4 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide | Slab | Clamshell |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | HSDPA 3.6 | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 20) | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Barometer | - | - | Yes | - |
Fingerprint Reader | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
- |
Flashlight | - | - | Yes | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Water-Resistant | - | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
Accessibility | ||||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MirrorLink | - | - | Yes | - |
NFC | - | - | Yes | - |
USB | Yes | - |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes |
Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Ringer ID | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Voice Dialing | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | Yes | n/a | - |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | Yes | - | n/a | - |
EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | n/a | Yes |
Instant Messaging | Yes | - | n/a | - |
MMS | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Music | ||||
FM Radio | - | - | Yes | - |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | - |
Music Player | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||||
DLNA | - | - | Yes | - |
Miracast | - | - | Yes | - |
TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
Power | ||||
Fast Charging | - | - | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging | - | - | Yes | - |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | Yes | - | n/a | - |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes * | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||||
ZTE Z221 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG G8 ThinQ | Samsung SCH-A990 |
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Phone | ZTE Z221 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG G8 ThinQ | Samsung SCH-A990 |