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Phone Nokia Lumia 521 / 520 HTC G2 Samsung Impression SGH-A877 Samsung Galaxy S6 (CDMA) Sony Xperia ion
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 4" diag.
5 : 3
3.7" diag.
5 : 3
3.2" diag.
5 : 3
5.1" diag.
16 : 9
4.6" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 480 x 800 pixels
(~233 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
480 x 800 pixels
(~252 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 400 pixels
(~146 ppi)
AMOLED
1440 x 2560 pixels
(~576 ppi)
AMOLED
720 x 1280 pixels
(~323 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 1,430 mAh 1,300 mAh 1,000 mAh 2,550 mAh 1,900 mAh
Processor 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8270 800 MHz Qualcomm S2 MSM7230 ? 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
RAM 512 MB ? ? 3 GB 1 GB
Storage 8 GB ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 32 GB * 16 GB
Main Camera 5 megapixel 5 megapixel 3 megapixel 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD 720p HD QVGA (320 x 240) 4K UHD 1080p HD
Front Camera - - - 5 megapixel 1 megapixel
Weight 4.39 oz
(124g)
6.5 oz
(184g)
5.2 oz
(147g)
4.87 oz
(138g)
5.1 oz
(145g)
Dimensions 4.72" x 2.52" x 0.39"
(120 x 64 x 9.9 mm)
4.68" x 2.37" x 0.55"
(119 x 60 x 14 mm)
4.48" x 2.28" x 0.64"
(114 x 58 x 16.3 mm)
5.65" x 2.78" x 0.27"
(143 x 71 x 6.8 mm)
5.2" x 2.7" x 0.4"
(132 x 69 x 10.2 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slab Slab Slab
Platform / OS Windows Android (proprietary) Android Android
Network Bands

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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WCDMA: 1, 4

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 13

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8

CDMA: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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4G LTE: 4, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology HSPA+ 21 HSPA 14.4 HSDPA 3.6 LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 3)
Features 
Fingerprint Reader - - - Yes -
Flashlight - - - Yes -
GPS / Location n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
VR-ready - - - Yes -
Accessibility
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes - - Yes -
Alerts
Ringer Profiles - - Yes - -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Infrared (IR) - - - Yes -
MirrorLink - - - Yes -
Mobile Hotspot n/a n/a - n/a n/a
NFC - - - Yes -
USB Yes Yes Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
- Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
Contacts
Picture ID n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Ringer ID n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Voice Dialing n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - Yes Yes - -
Touch Screen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes Yes - Yes
Messaging
Email Client n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Instant Messaging n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
MMS n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Music
FM Radio - - - - Yes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Music Player n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Photo & Video
DLNA - - - Yes Yes
Miracast - - - Yes -
TV Output - - - Yes Yes
Power
Wireless Charging - - - Yes -
Productivity
Alarm n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Calculator n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Calendar n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
To-Do List n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Voice Memo n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Software
Games n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Java (J2ME) n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - - Yes -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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