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| Phone | Nokia 9500 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Kyocera Hydro Life | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
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| Display Size | ? | ? |
4.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
640 x 200 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
540 x 960 pixels (~245 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | ? |
| Battery | 1,300 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh | 800 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8212 | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | 1.5 GB | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 8 GB | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | Yes | 3 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 1 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | ? | ? | 720p HD | QCIF (176 x 144) |
| Front Camera | - | - | 2 megapixel | - |
| Weight |
7.83 oz (222g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
4.8 oz (136g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
| Dimensions |
5.83" x 2.24" x 0.94" (148 x 57 x 23.9 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
5.19" x 2.57" x 0.43" (132 x 65 x 10.9 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slab | Slide |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | EDGE | EVDO r0 | HSPA+ 21 | EVDO r0 |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| GPS / Location | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ruggedized | - | - | Yes | - |
| Water-Resistant | - | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
- |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | - | n/a | - |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | - |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | - | - | - |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | - | n/a | - |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
- |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
- |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | ||||
| Changeable Body Plates | Yes | - | - | - |
| Custom Graphics | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| External Antenna Jack | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Side Keys | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | Yes | - | - | - |
| Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | n/a | - |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | - |
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | Yes | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| Voice | ||||
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes * |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Nokia 9500 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Kyocera Hydro Life | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | |
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| Phone | Nokia 9500 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Kyocera Hydro Life | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
