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Phone Samsung Galaxy Note5 (GSM) HTC SDA (USA) / SP5m (Tornado) Alcatel Idol 4S Sony Xperia ion Motorola Bali
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Not yet released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 5.7" diag.
16 : 9
2.2" diag.
4 : 3
5.5" diag.
16 : 9
4.6" diag.
16 : 9
2.2" diag.
4 : 3
Display Resolution & Type 1440 x 2560 pixels
(~515 ppi)
AMOLED
240 x 320 pixels
(~182 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 2560 pixels
(~534 ppi)
AMOLED
720 x 1280 pixels
(~323 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
176 x 220 pixels
(~128 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh 60 Hz ? 60 Hz 60 Hz ?
Battery 3,000 mAh ? 3,000 mAh 1,900 mAh 950 mAh
Processor 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 ? 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976) 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 ?
RAM 4 GB ? 3 GB 1 GB ?
Storage 32 GB * ? raw hardware 32 GB 16 GB ? raw hardware
Main Camera 16 megapixel 1 megapixel 16 megapixel 12 megapixel 1 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 4K UHD QCIF (176 x 144) 4K UHD 1080p HD ?
Front Camera 5 megapixel - 8 megapixel 1 megapixel -
Weight 6.03 oz
(171g)
3.74 oz
(106g)
5.26 oz
(149g)
5.1 oz
(145g)
2.6 oz
(74g)
Dimensions 6.03" x 3" x 0.3"
(153 x 76 x 7.6 mm)
4.53" x 1.82" x 0.69"
(115 x 46 x 17.5 mm)
6.06" x 2.97" x 0.28"
(154 x 75 x 7 mm)
5.2" x 2.7" x 0.4"
(132 x 69 x 10.2 mm)
3.8" x 1.8" x 0.6"
(97 x 46 x 15.2 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slab Slab Clamshell
Platform / OS Android Windows Mobile Standard Android Android (proprietary)
Network Bands

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 30

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 4, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 9) EDGE LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 3) 1xRTT
Features 
Fingerprint Reader Yes - Yes * - -
Flashlight Yes - Yes - -
GPS / Location n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
VR-ready Yes - - - -
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 n/a n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes - Yes
Alerts
Extra Display - - - - Yes
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 - Yes - -
USB Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Mini-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
Yes Yes
Mini-USB
Wi-Fi Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes -
Contacts
Picture ID n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Ringer ID n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice Dialing n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Custom Ringtones n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Dual-SIM - - Yes * - -
External Antenna Jack n/a n/a n/a n/a -
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stylus Yes - - - -
Touch Screen Yes - Yes Yes -
Memory
Memory Card Slot - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Instant Messaging n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
MMS n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Music
FM Radio - - - Yes -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes - Yes Yes -
Music Player n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Stereo Speakers - - Yes - -
Photo & Video
DLNA Yes - - Yes -
Miracast - - Yes - -
TV Output Yes - - Yes -
Power
Fast Charging Yes - Yes - -
Wireless Charging Yes - - - -
Productivity
Alarm n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calculator n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calendar n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
To-Do List n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Voice Memo n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Software
Games n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Java (J2ME) n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice
HD Voice Yes - Yes - -
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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