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Phone Nokia Lumia 521 / 520 Huawei Ascend Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) Amazon Fire Huawei P9
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Not yet released
Specifications 
Display Size 4" diag.
5 : 3
3.5" diag.
5 : 3
? 4.7" diag.
16 : 9
5.2" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 480 x 800 pixels
(~233 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
320 x 480 pixels
(~165 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
128 x 160 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
720 x 1280 pixels
(~312 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1920 x 1080 pixels
(~424 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? ? 60 Hz
Battery 1,430 mAh 1,500 mAh 1,000 mAh 2,400 mAh 3,000 mAh
Processor 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8270 528 MHz Qualcomm S1 MSM7625 ? 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.5 GHz Huawei Kirin 955
RAM 512 MB ? ? 2 GB 3 GB *
Storage 8 GB ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 32 GB * 32 GB *
Main Camera 5 megapixel 3 megapixel - 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD CIF (352 x 288) - 1080p HD 1080p HD
Front Camera - - - 2 megapixel 8 megapixel
Weight 4.39 oz
(124g)
4.76 oz
(135g)
4.66 oz
(132g)
5.64 oz
(160g)
5.05 oz
(143g)
Dimensions 4.72" x 2.52" x 0.39"
(120 x 64 x 9.9 mm)
4.57" x 2.44" x 0.55"
(116 x 62 x 14 mm)
4.53" x 2.28" x 0.79"
(115 x 58 x 20.1 mm)
5.5" x 2.6" x 0.35"
(140 x 66 x 8.9 mm)
5.71" x 2.79" x 0.28"
(145 x 71 x 7.1 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slide Slab Slab
Platform / OS Windows Android (proprietary) (proprietary) Android
Network Bands

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

AMPS: 850

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

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

Data Technology HSPA+ 21 EVDO rA - LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 6)
Features 
Fingerprint Reader - - - - Yes
Flashlight - - - Yes Yes
GPS / Location n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a n/a - - n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes - Yes -
Multiple Languages n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes - Yes -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot n/a n/a - Yes n/a
NFC - - - Yes Yes *
USB Yes Yes - Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
USB Type C
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
802.11 b,g
- Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Ringer ID n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Voice Dialing n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a n/a - - n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a n/a - - n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Dual-SIM - - - - Yes *
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes - - Yes
Messaging
Email Client n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Instant Messaging n/a n/a - - n/a
MMS n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes - - Yes Yes
Music Player n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Stereo Speakers - - - Yes -
Photo & Video
DLNA - - - - Yes
Miracast - - - Yes Yes
TV Output - - - Yes -
Power
Fast Charging - - - - Yes
Productivity
Alarm n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Calculator n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Calendar n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
To-Do List n/a n/a Yes - n/a
Voice Memo n/a n/a Yes Yes n/a
Software
Games n/a n/a - Yes n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - - Yes Yes
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) n/a n/a Yes - n/a
Speaker Phone Yes Yes - Yes Yes
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