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Phone Samsung SGH-A157 Samsung SCH-R211 Siemens A56 / A56i Sharp Sidekick LX 2009
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 1.8" diag.
4 : 3
1.5" diag.
1 : 1
? 3.2" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 128 x 160 pixels
(~116 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
128 x 128 pixels
(~121 ppi)
LCD (STN)
101 x 64 pixels 854 x 480 pixels
(~306 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? ? ?
Battery 800 mAh 800 mAh 700 mAh 1,250 mAh
Processor ? ? ? ?
RAM ? ? ? ?
Storage 256 MB ? raw hardware ? raw hardware ? raw hardware
Main Camera - - - 3 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - -
Tele Camera - - - -
Video Capture - - - QVGA (320 x 240)
Front Camera - - - -
Weight 2.99 oz
(85g)
2.73 oz
(77g)
3 oz
(85g)
5.78 oz
(164g)
Dimensions 3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65"
(97 x 47 x 16.5 mm)
4.07" x 1.77" x 0.59"
(103 x 45 x 15 mm)
4" x 1.7" x 0.8"
(102 x 43 x 20.3 mm)
5.12" x 2.36" x 0.63"
(130 x 60 x 16 mm)
Form Factor Clamshell Slab Slab Swivel
Platform / OS (proprietary) (proprietary) (proprietary) (proprietary)
Network Bands

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900

GSM: 850, 1900

WCDMA: 1, 4

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology ? 1xRTT - HSPA 7.2
Features 
GPS / Location Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size Yes - - Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes - Yes
Multiple Languages Yes Yes - Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes -
Alerts
Ringer Profiles Yes - Yes Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth -
-
-
Yes
Classic Audio
USB Yes
Micro-USB
- - Yes
Contacts
Picture ID Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ringer ID Yes Yes Yes Yes
Customization
Changeable Body Plates - - Yes -
Custom Graphics Yes Yes Yes Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes Yes Yes Yes
Real-Music Ringers Yes - - Yes
Data & Network
WAP / Web Browser Yes Yes Yes Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes Yes Yes -
Side Keys - Yes - Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - - - Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot - - - Yes
Messaging
Email Client - - - Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging - - Yes -
Instant Messaging - - - Yes
MMS Yes - - Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes Yes - Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - - - Yes
Music Player - - - Yes
Productivity
Alarm Yes Yes Yes Yes
Calculator Yes Yes Yes -
Calendar Yes Yes - Yes
To-Do List Yes - - Yes
Voice Memo Yes - - -
Software
BREW - Yes - -
Games - Yes Yes Yes
Java (J2ME) - - - Yes
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) - Yes - -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes - Yes
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