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Phone | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Pantech Hotshot | Samsung Sway U650 | LG Velvet | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||||
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Display Size |
6.3" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
3.2" diag. 5 : 3 |
2.2" diag. 4 : 3 |
6.8" diag. 20.5 : 9 |
6.5" diag. 20 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~522 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 400 pixels (~146 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels (~182 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi) AMOLED |
720 x 1600 pixels (~270 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery | 3,300 mAh | 1,000 mAh | ? | 4,300 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
Processor | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 480 MHz ARM11 | ? | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 2 GHz MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) |
RAM | 6 GB | 256 MB | ? | 6 GB | 3 GB |
Storage | 64 GB * | 512 MB | ? raw hardware | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 48 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Tele Camera | 12 megapixel | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | 4K UHD | QVGA (320 x 240) | ? | 4K UHD | 1080p HD |
Front Camera | 8 megapixel | - | - | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Weight |
6.88 oz (195g) |
3.2 oz (91g) |
3.56 oz (101g) |
6.35 oz (180g) |
6.81 oz (193g) |
Dimensions |
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34" (163 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
4.67" x 2.35" x 0.5" (119 x 60 x 12.7 mm) |
4.15" x 1.96" x 0.47" (105 x 50 x 11.9 mm) |
6.58" x 2.92" x 0.31" (167 x 74 x 7.9 mm) |
6.61" x 3.02" x 0.32" (168 x 77 x 8.1 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slide | Slab | Slab |
Platform / OS | Android | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android | Android |
Network Bands |
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 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
5G: 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | LTE (Cat 16) | EVDO r0 | 1xRTT | NR (5G) | LTE (Cat 6) |
Features | |||||
Barometer | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
- | - |
Yes in-display (optical) |
Yes stand-alone |
Flashlight | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
GPS / Location | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
VR-ready | Yes | - | - | - | - |
Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
Accessibility | |||||
Adjustable Text Size | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MirrorLink | Yes | - | - | - | - |
NFC | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes | Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Ringer ID | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice Dialing | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Customization | |||||
Custom Graphics | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Data & Network | |||||
WAP / Web Browser | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stylus | Yes | - | - | - | - |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
EMS / Picture Messaging | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Instant Messaging | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
MMS | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Music | |||||
FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Music Player | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Photo & Video | |||||
DLNA | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Miracast | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
TV Output | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Power | |||||
Fast Charging | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Calculator | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Calendar | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice Memo | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Software | |||||
BREW | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Games | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice | |||||
HD Voice | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Pantech Hotshot | Samsung Sway U650 | LG Velvet | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Pantech Hotshot | Samsung Sway U650 | LG Velvet | Samsung Galaxy A21 |