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Phone Nokia Lumia 521 / 520 BlackBerry 7230 / 7210 Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) Kyocera Hydro Wave / Hydro Air Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global)
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 4" diag.
5 : 3
? ? 5" diag.
16 : 9
4" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 480 x 800 pixels
(~233 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 160 pixels
LCD (Color)
128 x 160 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
540 x 960 pixels
(~220 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
640 x 1136 pixels
(~326 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? ? ? 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 1,430 mAh ? 1,000 mAh 2,300 mAh ?
Processor 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8270 ? ? 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) Apple A6
RAM 512 MB ? ? 1 GB ?
Storage 8 GB ? raw hardware ? raw hardware 8 GB 64 GB *
Main Camera 5 megapixel - - 5 megapixel 8 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD - - 1080p HD 1080p HD
Front Camera - - - 2 megapixel Yes
Weight 4.39 oz
(124g)
4.9 oz
(139g)
4.66 oz
(132g)
5.11 oz
(145g)
3.95 oz
(112g)
Dimensions 4.72" x 2.52" x 0.39"
(120 x 64 x 9.9 mm)
4.4" x 2.9" x 0.94"
(112 x 74 x 23.9 mm)
4.53" x 2.28" x 0.79"
(115 x 58 x 20.1 mm)
5.66" x 2.85" x 0.42"
(144 x 72 x 10.7 mm)
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3"
(124 x 59 x 7.6 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slide Slab Slab
Platform / OS Windows BlackBerry OS (proprietary) Android iOS
Network Bands

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

GSM: 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1900

AMPS: 850

4G LTE: 2, 4, 12

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

4G LTE: 1, 3, 5, 13, 25

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900, 2100

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

Data Technology HSPA+ 21 GPRS - LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 3)
Features 
Flashlight - - - Yes -
GPS / Location n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Ruggedized - - - Yes -
Water-Resistant - - - Yes
IPX7 (snorkeling)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Multiple Languages n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes - - Yes Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes - - Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot n/a n/a - n/a n/a
USB Yes Yes - Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Wi-Fi Yes - - Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
Yes
4 (802.11 a,b,g,n)
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 Yes n/a n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a n/a - n/a n/a
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - Yes - - -
Touch Screen Yes - - Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes - - Yes -
Messaging
Email Client n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Instant Messaging n/a n/a - n/a n/a
MMS n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes - - Yes Yes
Music Player n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Photo & Video
TV Output - - - - Yes
Power
Fast 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 - n/a n/a
Java (J2ME) n/a n/a - n/a n/a
Voice
HD Voice - - - Yes * -
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) n/a n/a Yes n/a n/a
Speaker Phone Yes - - Yes Yes
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  Nokia Lumia 521 / 520 BlackBerry 7230 / 7210 Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) Kyocera Hydro Wave / Hydro Air Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global)
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Phone Nokia Lumia 521 / 520 BlackBerry 7230 / 7210 Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) Kyocera Hydro Wave / Hydro Air Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global)

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