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Phone Nokia Lumia 900 Sony Xperia Z1 / Z1s LG VX-8500 Chocolate Samsung SCH-A990 LG Volt 2
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 4.3" diag.
5 : 3
5" diag.
16 : 9
? ? 5" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 480 x 800 pixels
(~217 ppi)
AMOLED
1080 x 1920 pixels
(~441 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
720 x 1280 pixels
(~294 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? ? 60 Hz
Battery 1,830 mAh 3,000 mAh 800 mAh 1,000 mAh 2,540 mAh
Processor 1.4 GHz Qualcomm S2 APQ8055 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 ? ? 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
RAM 512 MB 2 GB ? ? 1 GB
Storage 16 GB 32 GB * ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 8 GB
Main Camera 8 megapixel 20 megapixel 1 megapixel 3 megapixel 8 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD 1080p HD QCIF (176 x 144) ? 1080p HD
Front Camera 1 megapixel 2 megapixel - - 5 megapixel
Weight 5.6 oz
(159g)
5.96 oz
(169g)
3.53 oz
(100g)
4.4 oz
(125g)
4.8 oz
(136g)
Dimensions 5.03" x 2.7" x 0.45"
(128 x 69 x 11.4 mm)
5.69" x 2.91" x 0.33"
(144 x 74 x 8.5 mm)
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69"
(97 x 48 x 17.5 mm)
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82"
(97 x 48 x 20.8 mm)
5.5" x 2.75" x 0.4"
(140 x 70 x 10.2 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slide Clamshell Slab
Platform / OS Windows Android (proprietary) (proprietary) Android
Network Bands

4G LTE: 4, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

4G LTE: 4, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 3) HSPA+ 42 EVDO r0 EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 4)
Features 
Flashlight - - - Yes -
GPS / Location n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Ruggedized - Yes - - -
Water-Resistant - Yes - - -
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a n/a - - n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Extra Display - - - Yes -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MirrorLink - Yes - - -
Mobile Hotspot n/a n/a - - n/a
NFC - Yes - - -
USB Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
- Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
- - Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Ringer ID n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Voice Dialing n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
External Antenna Jack n/a n/a Yes - n/a
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes 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 n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Instant Messaging n/a n/a - - n/a
MMS n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Music
FM Radio Yes Yes - - Yes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes Yes - - Yes
Music Player n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Stereo Speakers - - - Yes -
Photo & Video
DLNA - Yes - - Yes
Miracast - Yes - - Yes
TV Output - Yes - Yes Yes
Productivity
Alarm n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Calculator n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Calendar n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
To-Do List n/a n/a - - n/a
Voice Memo n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Software
BREW n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Games n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - - - Yes
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes * Yes Yes
  * Some versions only
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Phone Nokia Lumia 900 Sony Xperia Z1 / Z1s LG VX-8500 Chocolate Samsung SCH-A990 LG Volt 2

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