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| Phone | Motorola C290 | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A990 | HTC Merge |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? | ? |
3.8" diag. 5 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (STN) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 800 pixels (~246 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 1,020 mAh | 1,400 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 1,400 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | 800 MHz Qualcomm S2 MSM7630 |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | - | - | 3 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | - | - | ? | 720p HD |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.73 oz (134g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
6.98 oz (198g) |
| Dimensions |
3.43" x 1.91" x 0.93" (87 x 49 x 23.6 mm) |
4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55" (114 x 66 x 14 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4.74" x 2.43" x 0.59" (120 x 62 x 15 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell | Slide |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | BlackBerry OS | (proprietary) | Android |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 1 CDMA: 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | 1xRTT | EDGE | EVDO r0 | EVDO rA |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
| Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | - | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| USB |
Yes Mini-USB |
Yes Mini-USB |
Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| MMS | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | - | Yes |
| Music Player | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Games | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
| Push-To-Talk | - | Yes * | - | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Motorola C290 | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A990 | HTC Merge | |
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| Phone | Motorola C290 | BlackBerry 8820 | Samsung SCH-A990 | HTC Merge |
