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| Phone | Nokia 6255i / 6256i | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A530 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (STN) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 1,070 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh | 1,400 mAh | ? |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | Yes | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel | - | - |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | ? | ? | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | - |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
4.23 oz (120g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.73 oz (134g) |
3 oz (85g) |
| Dimensions |
3.36" x 1.87" x 0.97" (85 x 47 x 24.6 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55" (114 x 66 x 14 mm) |
3.18" x 1.67" x 0.9" (81 x 42 x 22.9 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slide | Slab | Clamshell |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | BlackBerry OS | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | EDGE | 1xRTT |
| Features | |||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- | - |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | Yes | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| USB | Yes | Yes | - |
Yes Mini-USB |
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| Wi-Fi | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| External Antenna Jack | - | - | Yes | n/a | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | Yes | - | - | n/a | - |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes * | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Music Player | Yes * | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| TV Output | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| To-Do List | Yes | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Software | |||||
| BREW | Yes * | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes * | - | - | n/a | - |
| Voice | |||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes * | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * | Yes | - |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| Nokia 6255i / 6256i | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A530 | |
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| Phone | Nokia 6255i / 6256i | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A530 |
