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Phone | Samsung Illusion / Proclaim | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||
---|---|---|---|
Display Size |
3.5" diag. 5 : 3 |
? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
320 x 480 pixels (~165 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | ? |
Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,420 mAh | 800 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | 2 GB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | 3 megapixel | - | 1 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - |
Video Capture | ? | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
Front Camera | - | - | - |
Weight |
4.2 oz (119g) |
4.34 oz (123g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
Dimensions |
4.51" x 2.37" x 0.47" (115 x 60 x 11.9 mm) |
4.53" x 2.05" x 0.77" (115 x 52 x 19.6 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slide |
Platform / OS | Android | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO rA | HSDPA 3.6 | EVDO r0 |
Features | |||
Flashlight | - | Yes | - |
GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Ruggedized | - | Yes | - |
Accessibility | |||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | n/a | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity | |||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | n/a | - | - |
USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes | - |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
- | - |
Contacts | |||
Picture ID | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | n/a | - | Yes |
Customization | |||
Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Data & Network | |||
Data Tethering | n/a | Yes | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | n/a | - | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Input | |||
Predictive Text Entry | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
- | - |
Memory | |||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||
Email Client | n/a | Yes | - |
Instant Messaging | n/a | Yes | - |
MMS | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Music | |||
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | - | - |
Music Player | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Photo & Video | |||
DLNA | Yes | - | - |
Productivity | |||
Alarm | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | n/a | Yes | Yes |
To-Do List | n/a | Yes | - |
Voice Memo | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Software | |||
BREW | n/a | - | Yes |
Games | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | n/a | Yes | - |
Voice | |||
Push-To-Talk | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * |
* Some versions only | |||
Samsung Illusion / Proclaim | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
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Phone | Samsung Illusion / Proclaim | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |