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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Alcatel Idol 5S | Sony Ericsson S710a | BlackBerry Passport |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Not yet released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
6.3" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
5.2" diag. 16 : 9 |
? |
4.5" diag. 1 : 1 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~522 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 1440 pixels (~453 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? | ? |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 2,620 mAh | 780 mAh | 3,450 mAh |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) | ? | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AA) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB | ? | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB * | 32 GB | ? raw hardware | 32 GB |
| Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | 12 megapixel | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 1080p HD | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD |
| Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel | - | 2 megapixel |
| Weight |
6.88 oz (195g) |
5.14 oz (146g) |
4.83 oz (137g) |
6.91 oz (196g) |
| Dimensions |
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34" (163 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
5.85" x 2.79" x 0.29" (149 x 71 x 7.4 mm) |
4.23" x 1.93" x 0.96" (107 x 49 x 24.4 mm) |
5.04" x 3.56" x 0.36" (128 x 90 x 9.1 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Swivel | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | (proprietary) | BlackBerry 10 |
| 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 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 16) | LTE (Cat 6) | EDGE | LTE (Cat 4) |
| Features | ||||
| Barometer | Yes | - | - | - |
| Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes stand-alone |
- | - |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| VR-ready | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- | - | - |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Infrared (IR) | - | - | Yes | - |
| MirrorLink | Yes | - | - | - |
| Mobile Hotspot | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| NFC | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
| 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 | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | Yes | - | - | - |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | - | - | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| To-Do List | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Alcatel Idol 5S | Sony Ericsson S710a | BlackBerry Passport | |
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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Alcatel Idol 5S | Sony Ericsson S710a | BlackBerry Passport |
