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Phone | Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Samsung SGH-A157 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-A990 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size | ? |
1.8" diag. 4 : 3 |
? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
101 x 80 pixels LCD (STN) |
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | ? | 800 mAh | 700 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | 256 MB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | - | - | - | 3 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | - | - | - | ? |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
2.79 oz (79g) |
2.99 oz (85g) |
3 oz (85g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
Dimensions |
4" x 1.71" x 0.71" (102 x 43 x 18 mm) |
3.83" x 1.84" x 0.65" (97 x 47 x 16.5 mm) |
4" x 1.7" x 0.8" (102 x 43 x 20.3 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | GPRS | ? | - | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessibility | ||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | Yes | - | - |
Hearing Aid Compatible | - |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | - | - | - | Yes |
Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | Yes | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | - | - | - | Yes |
USB | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
- | Yes |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Changeable Body Plates | - | - | Yes | - |
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | - | - | - | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | - | - | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | Yes | - | - | - |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
MMS | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Music | ||||
Music Player | - | - | - | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||||
TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
To-Do List | - | Yes | - | - |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | - | - | - | Yes |
Games | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Voice | ||||
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Samsung SGH-A157 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-A990 |
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Phone | Sony Ericsson T237 / T290a | Samsung SGH-A157 | Siemens A56 / A56i | Samsung SCH-A990 |