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Phone | Samsung SGH-E340 / SGH-E340E | Samsung SCH-R500 Hue | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Not yet released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size | ? |
2.1" diag. 4 : 3 |
? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
176 x 220 pixels (~133 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | ? | 800 mAh | 1,420 mAh | 800 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | Yes | 1 megapixel | - | 1 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | ? | ? | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
2.75 oz (78g) |
3.22 oz (91g) |
4.34 oz (123g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
Dimensions |
3.39" x 1.77" x 0.94" (86 x 45 x 23.9 mm) |
3.72" x 1.95" x 0.65" (94 x 50 x 16.5 mm) |
4.53" x 2.05" x 0.77" (115 x 52 x 19.6 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slab | Slide |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
GSM: 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | GPRS | EVDO r0 | HSDPA 3.6 | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Flashlight | - | - | Yes | - |
GPS / Location | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ruggedized | - | - | Yes | - |
Accessibility | ||||
Hearing Aid Compatible | - |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Changeable Body Plates | - | Yes | - | - |
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | - | - | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | Yes | - | Yes | - |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | - | - |
Instant Messaging | - | - | Yes | - |
MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music | ||||
Music Player | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
To-Do List | - | - | Yes | - |
Voice Memo | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | Yes | - | Yes | - |
Voice | ||||
Push-To-Talk | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes * |
* Some versions only | ||||
Samsung SGH-E340 / SGH-E340E | Samsung SCH-R500 Hue | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
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Phone | Samsung SGH-E340 / SGH-E340E | Samsung SCH-R500 Hue | Samsung SGH-A657 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |