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Phone Alcatel Idol 4S Samsung SCH-A990 Samsung Galaxy Note5 (CDMA) Samsung Glyde U940 Sony Xperia ion
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Not yet released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 5.5" diag.
16 : 9
? 5.7" diag.
16 : 9
2.8" diag.
16.5 : 9
4.6" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 1440 x 2560 pixels
(~534 ppi)
AMOLED
240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 2560 pixels
(~515 ppi)
AMOLED
240 x 440 pixels
(~182 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
720 x 1280 pixels
(~323 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh 60 Hz ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz
Battery 3,000 mAh 1,000 mAh 3,000 mAh 1,000 mAh 1,900 mAh
Processor 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976) ? 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 ? 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
RAM 3 GB ? 4 GB ? 1 GB
Storage 32 GB ? raw hardware 32 GB * ? raw hardware 16 GB
Main Camera 16 megapixel 3 megapixel 16 megapixel 2 megapixel 12 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture 4K UHD ? 4K UHD QVGA (320 x 240) 1080p HD
Front Camera 8 megapixel - 5 megapixel - 1 megapixel
Weight 5.26 oz
(149g)
4.4 oz
(125g)
6.03 oz
(171g)
4.2 oz
(119g)
5.1 oz
(145g)
Dimensions 6.06" x 2.97" x 0.28"
(154 x 75 x 7 mm)
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82"
(97 x 48 x 20.8 mm)
6.03" x 3" x 0.3"
(153 x 76 x 7.6 mm)
4.09" x 1.98" x 0.71"
(104 x 50 x 18 mm)
5.2" x 2.7" x 0.4"
(132 x 69 x 10.2 mm)
Form Factor Slab Clamshell Slab Slide Slab
Platform / OS Android (proprietary) Android (proprietary) Android
Network Bands

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

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 13

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8

CDMA: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 4, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 4) EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 6) EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 3)
Features 
Fingerprint Reader Yes * - Yes - -
Flashlight Yes Yes Yes - -
GPS / Location n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
VR-ready - - Yes - -
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a - n/a - n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Alerts
Extra Display - Yes - - -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MirrorLink - - Yes - -
Mobile Hotspot n/a - n/a - n/a
NFC Yes - Yes - -
USB Yes
Micro-USB
Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
- Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
- Yes
Contacts
Picture ID n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Ringer ID n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Voice Dialing n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Dual-SIM Yes * - - - -
WAP / Web Browser n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stylus - - Yes - -
Text Keyboard, Hardware - - - Yes -
Touch Screen Yes - Yes Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client n/a - n/a - n/a
EMS / Picture Messaging n/a Yes n/a - n/a
Instant Messaging n/a - n/a - n/a
MMS n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Music
FM Radio - - - - Yes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Yes - Yes - Yes
Music Player n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes - - -
Photo & Video
DLNA - - Yes - Yes
Miracast Yes - - - -
TV Output - Yes Yes - Yes
Power
Fast Charging Yes - Yes - -
Wireless Charging - - Yes - -
Productivity
Alarm n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Calculator n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Calendar n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Voice Memo n/a Yes n/a - n/a
Software
BREW n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Games n/a Yes n/a Yes n/a
Voice
HD Voice Yes - Yes - -
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) n/a - n/a Yes n/a
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Phone Alcatel Idol 4S Samsung SCH-A990 Samsung Galaxy Note5 (CDMA) Samsung Glyde U940 Sony Xperia ion

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