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Phone | Samsung SGH-A157 | HTC Shadow | ZTE Blade Z Max | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size |
1.8" diag. 4 : 3 |
2.6" diag. 4 : 3 |
6" diag. 16 : 9 |
? |
Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels (~154 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~367 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | ? |
Battery | 800 mAh | 920 mAh | 4,080 mAh | 800 mAh |
Processor | ? | 200 MHz OMAP 850 | 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940) | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | 2 GB | ? |
Storage | 256 MB | ? raw hardware | 32 GB | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | - | 2 megapixel | 16 megapixel | 1 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | - | ? | 1080p HD | QCIF (176 x 144) |
Front Camera | - | - | 8 megapixel | - |
Weight |
2.99 oz (85g) |
5.29 oz (150g) |
6.58 oz (186g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
Dimensions |
3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65" (97 x 47 x 16.5 mm) |
4.06" x 2.09" x 0.59" (103 x 53 x 15 mm) |
6.51" x 3.28" x 0.33" (165 x 83 x 8.3 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide | Slab | Slide |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Windows Mobile Standard | Android | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 66 WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | ? | EDGE | LTE (Cat 6) | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Fingerprint Reader | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
- |
Flashlight | - | - | Yes | - |
GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Accessibility | ||||
Adjustable Text Size | Yes | n/a | n/a | - |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
- |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Ringer Profiles | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Mini-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
- |
Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 802.11 b,g |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
- |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Voice Dialing | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Side Keys | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | - |
Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | - |
Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | - |
MMS | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Music | ||||
FM Radio | - | - | Yes | - |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | - |
Music Player | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Power | ||||
Fast Charging | - | - | Yes | - |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
To-Do List | Yes | n/a | n/a | - |
Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Games | - | n/a | n/a | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | - | n/a | n/a | - |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes * |
* Some versions only | ||||
Samsung SGH-A157 | HTC Shadow | ZTE Blade Z Max | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
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Phone | Samsung SGH-A157 | HTC Shadow | ZTE Blade Z Max | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |