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| Phone | Samsung SGH-A157 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Pantech Laser |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
1.8" diag. 4 : 3 |
? | ? |
3.1" diag. 5 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
480 x 800 pixels (~301 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 700 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | 256 MB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | - | 3 megapixel | - | 3 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | ? | - | VGA (640 x 480) |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
2.99 oz (85g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3 oz (85g) |
4.05 oz (115g) |
| Dimensions |
3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65" (97 x 47 x 16.5 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
4.44" x 2.27" x 0.39" (113 x 58 x 9.9 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slab | Slide |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | ? | EVDO r0 | - | HSPA 7.2 |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | Yes | - | - | - |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- | - |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes | - |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | - | Yes | - | - |
| Customization | ||||
| Changeable Body Plates | - | - | Yes | - |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Keys | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - | - |
Yes Resistive |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | - | - | Yes |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | - | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music | ||||
| Music Player | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | Yes | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| To-Do List | Yes | - | - | - |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | - | Yes | - | - |
| Games | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | - | - | - | Yes |
| Voice | ||||
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Samsung SGH-A157 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Pantech Laser | |
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| Phone | Samsung SGH-A157 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Pantech Laser |
