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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy Alpha | LG VX-8300 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Orbic Joy |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | Verizon |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
4.7" diag. 16 : 9 |
? | ? |
4" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.1" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
720 x 1280 pixels (~312 ppi) AMOLED |
176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 1560 pixels (~283 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 1,860 mAh | 1,100 mAh | 800 mAh | ? | 3,400 mAh |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AC) | ? | ? | Apple A6 | 2.4 GHz Snapdragon 680 |
| RAM | 2 GB | ? | ? | ? | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | 32 GB |
| Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | QCIF (176 x 144) | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD | 1080p HD |
| Front Camera | 2 megapixel | - | - | Yes | 5 megapixel |
| Weight |
4.06 oz (115g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
3.95 oz (112g) |
6.42 oz (182g) |
| Dimensions |
5.21" x 2.58" x 0.26" (132 x 66 x 6.7 mm) |
3.58" x 1.93" x 0.92" (91 x 49 x 23.4 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3" (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) |
6.37" x 2.89" x 0.36" (162 x 73 x 9.1 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Clamshell | Slide | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | iOS | Android |
| Network Bands |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66 WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 4) | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 3) | LTE (Cat 13) |
| Features | |||||
| Barometer | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Flashlight | Yes | - | - | - | Yes |
| GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | n/a | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| USB | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| External Antenna Jack | n/a | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
- | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | n/a | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Music | |||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| TV Output | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
| Power | |||||
| Fast Charging | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| To-Do List | n/a | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Software | |||||
| BREW | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Games | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | |||||
| HD Voice | Yes | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| Samsung Galaxy Alpha | LG VX-8300 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Orbic Joy | |
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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy Alpha | LG VX-8300 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Orbic Joy |
