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Phone Samsung SGH-A157 Pantech Swift BlackBerry Passport LG VX-8500 Chocolate
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 1.8" diag.
4 : 3
2.8" diag.
4 : 3
4.5" diag.
1 : 1
?
Display Resolution & Type 128 x 160 pixels
(~116 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
(~143 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 1440 pixels
(~453 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? ? ?
Battery 800 mAh 1,000 mAh 3,450 mAh 800 mAh
Processor ? Qualcomm QSX6270 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AA) ?
RAM ? ? 3 GB ?
Storage 256 MB ? raw hardware 32 GB ? raw hardware
Main Camera - 2 megapixel 13 megapixel 1 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - -
Tele Camera - - - -
Video Capture - QVGA (320 x 240) 1080p HD QCIF (176 x 144)
Front Camera - - 2 megapixel -
Weight 2.99 oz
(85g)
6.26 oz
(177g)
6.91 oz
(196g)
3.53 oz
(100g)
Dimensions 3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65"
(97 x 47 x 16.5 mm)
4.29" x 2.22" x 0.58"
(109 x 56 x 14.7 mm)
5.04" x 3.56" x 0.36"
(128 x 90 x 9.1 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) (proprietary) BlackBerry 10 (proprietary)
Network Bands

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

Data Technology ? HSDPA 3.6 LTE (Cat 4) EVDO r0
Features 
GPS / Location Yes Yes n/a Yes
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size Yes - n/a -
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages Yes Yes n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Ringer Profiles Yes Yes Yes -
Connectivity
Bluetooth - Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Mobile Hotspot - - n/a -
NFC - - Yes -
USB Yes
Micro-USB
Yes Yes
Micro-USB
-
Wi-Fi - - Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
-
Contacts
Picture ID Yes Yes n/a Yes
Ringer ID Yes Yes n/a Yes
Voice Dialing - - n/a Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics Yes Yes n/a Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes Yes n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers Yes Yes n/a Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering - Yes n/a Yes
External Antenna Jack - - n/a Yes
WAP / Web Browser Yes Yes n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes Yes n/a Yes
Side Keys - Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - Yes Yes -
Touch Screen - Yes Yes -
Memory
Memory Card Slot - Yes Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client - Yes n/a -
Instant Messaging - Yes n/a -
MMS Yes Yes n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes Yes n/a Yes
Music
FM Radio - - Yes -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes Yes -
Music Player - Yes n/a Yes
Photo & Video
DLNA - - Yes -
Miracast - - Yes -
TV Output - - Yes -
Productivity
Alarm Yes Yes n/a Yes
Calculator Yes Yes n/a Yes
Calendar Yes Yes n/a Yes
To-Do List Yes Yes n/a -
Voice Memo Yes Yes n/a Yes
Software
BREW - Yes n/a Yes
Games - Yes n/a Yes
Voice
HD Voice - - Yes -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes *
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