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Phone Amazon Fire Apple iPhone 3G Samsung SGH-A117 Motorola Defy XT Nokia Lumia 521 / 520
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 4.7" diag.
16 : 9
3.5" diag.
5 : 3
? 3.7" diag.
16 : 9
4" diag.
5 : 3
Display Resolution & Type 720 x 1280 pixels
(~312 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
320 x 480 pixels
(~165 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
128 x 160 pixels
LCD (STN)
480 x 854 pixels
(~265 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
480 x 800 pixels
(~233 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz ?
Battery 2,400 mAh ? 800 mAh 1,650 mAh 1,430 mAh
Processor 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 ? ? ? 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8270
RAM 2 GB ? ? 512 MB 512 MB
Storage 32 GB * 16 GB * ? raw hardware 1 GB 8 GB
Main Camera 13 megapixel 2 megapixel - 5 megapixel 5 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 1080p HD - - WVGA / 480p 720p HD
Front Camera 2 megapixel - - Yes -
Weight 5.64 oz
(160g)
4.7 oz
(133g)
2.86 oz
(81g)
4.06 oz
(115g)
4.39 oz
(124g)
Dimensions 5.5" x 2.6" x 0.35"
(140 x 66 x 8.9 mm)
4.52" x 2.44" x 0.49"
(115 x 62 x 12.4 mm)
3.39" x 1.67" x 0.76"
(86 x 42 x 19.3 mm)
4.53" x 2.3" x 0.47"
(115 x 58 x 11.9 mm)
4.72" x 2.52" x 0.39"
(120 x 64 x 9.9 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Clamshell Slab Slab
Platform / OS (proprietary) iOS (proprietary) Android Windows
Network Bands

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

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

GSM: 850, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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