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Phone Microsoft Lumia 950 LG G8 ThinQ HTC G2 Samsung Galaxy Note8 LG AX-490
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 5.2" diag.
16 : 9
6.1" diag.
19.5 : 9
3.7" diag.
5 : 3
6.3" diag.
18.5 : 9
?
Display Resolution & Type 1440 x 2560 pixels
(~565 ppi)
AMOLED
1440 x 3120 pixels
(~563 ppi)
AMOLED
480 x 800 pixels
(~252 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 2960 pixels
(~522 ppi)
AMOLED
128 x 160 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz ?
Battery 3,000 mAh 3,500 mAh 1,300 mAh 3,300 mAh 1,100 mAh
Processor 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 800 MHz Qualcomm S2 MSM7230 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) ?
RAM 3 GB 6 GB ? 6 GB ?
Storage 32 GB 128 GB ? raw hardware 64 GB * ? raw hardware
Main Camera 20 megapixel 12 megapixel 5 megapixel 12 megapixel Yes
Wide Camera - 16 megapixel - - -
Tele Camera - - - 12 megapixel -
Video Capture 4K UHD 4K UHD 720p HD 4K UHD -
Front Camera 5 megapixel 8 megapixel - 8 megapixel -
Weight 5.29 oz
(150g)
5.96 oz
(169g)
6.5 oz
(184g)
6.88 oz
(195g)
3.79 oz
(107g)
Dimensions 5.71" x 2.88" x 0.32"
(145 x 73 x 8.2 mm)
5.98" x 2.83" x 0.33"
(152 x 72 x 8.4 mm)
4.68" x 2.37" x 0.55"
(119 x 60 x 14 mm)
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34"
(163 x 75 x 8.6 mm)
3.74" x 1.92" x 1"
(95 x 49 x 25.4 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slab Slab Clamshell
Platform / OS Windows Android Android Android (proprietary)
Network Bands

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

WCDMA: 1, 4

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

AMPS: 850

Data Technology LTE (Cat 6) LTE (Cat 20) HSPA 14.4 LTE (Cat 16) 1xRTT
Features 
Barometer - Yes - Yes -
Fingerprint Reader - Yes
stand-alone
- Yes
stand-alone
-
Flashlight Yes Yes - Yes -
GPS / Location n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
VR-ready - - - Yes -
Water-Resistant - Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
- Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes 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
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MirrorLink - Yes - Yes -
Mobile Hotspot n/a n/a n/a n/a -
NFC Yes Yes - Yes -
USB Yes
USB Type C
Yes
USB Type C
Yes Yes
USB Type C
Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
-
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 Yes
WAP / Web Browser n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stylus - - - Yes -
Text Keyboard, Hardware - - Yes - Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Messaging
Email Client n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Instant Messaging n/a n/a n/a n/a -
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 Yes -
Music Player n/a n/a n/a n/a -
Stereo Speakers - Yes - - Yes
Photo & Video
DLNA Yes Yes - - -
Miracast Yes Yes - Yes -
TV Output Yes - - - -
Power
Fast Charging Yes Yes - Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes - 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
BREW n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Games n/a n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice
HD Voice Yes 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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