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Phone | Sony Xperia ion | LG PM-225 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | Verizon |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size |
4.6" diag. 16 : 9 |
? | ? |
6.8" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (STN) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 3088 pixels (~501 ppi) AMOLED |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | ? | 120 Hz |
Battery | 1,900 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
Processor | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | ? | ? | 3.4 GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
RAM | 1 GB | ? | ? | 8 GB * |
Storage | 16 GB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 256 GB * |
Main Camera | 12 megapixel | Yes | 1 megapixel | 200 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | 12 megapixel |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | 10 megapixel |
Video Capture | 1080p HD | - | QCIF (176 x 144) | 8K |
Front Camera | 1 megapixel | - | - | 12 megapixel |
Weight |
5.1 oz (145g) |
3.35 oz (95g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
8.25 oz (234g) |
Dimensions |
5.2" x 2.7" x 0.4" (132 x 69 x 10.2 mm) |
3.53" x 1.76" x 0.93" (90 x 45 x 23.6 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
6.43" x 3.07" x 0.35" (163 x 78 x 8.9 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Clamshell | Slide | Slab |
Platform / OS | Android | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android |
Network Bands |
4G LTE: 4, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77-A, 77-C, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | LTE (Cat 3) | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 | NR (5G) |
Features | ||||
Barometer | - | - | - | Yes |
Fingerprint Reader | - | - | - |
Yes in-display (ultrasonic) |
Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Accessibility | ||||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | n/a | - | - | n/a |
NFC | - | - | - | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes | - |
Yes USB Type C |
UWB | - | - | - | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes | - | - |
Yes 6E (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Voice Dialing | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
External Antenna Jack | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stylus | - | - | - | Yes |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
- | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | Yes | - |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | n/a | - | - | n/a |
Instant Messaging | n/a | - | - | n/a |
MMS | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
Music | ||||
FM Radio | Yes | - | - | - |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | - | - | - |
Music Player | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||||
DLNA | Yes | - | - | - |
TV Output | Yes | - | - | - |
Power | ||||
Fast Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Calculator | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Calendar | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Voice Memo | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Software | ||||
BREW | n/a | - | Yes | n/a |
Games | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Java (J2ME) | n/a | Yes | - | n/a |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes |
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | Yes | - | n/a |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||||
Sony Xperia ion | LG PM-225 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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Phone | Sony Xperia ion | LG PM-225 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |