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Phone | LG VX-8300 | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Torque / Torque XT | LG Phoenix Plus / Harmony 2 / Xpression Plus |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||||
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Display Size | ? | ? | ? |
4" diag. 5 : 3 |
5.3" diag. 16 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 1280 pixels (~277 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery | 1,100 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh | 2,500 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 4 GB * | 16 GB * |
Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD | 1080p HD |
Front Camera | - | - | - | 1 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Weight |
3.88 oz (110g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
5.94 oz (168g) |
5.77 oz (164g) |
Dimensions |
3.58" x 1.93" x 0.92" (91 x 49 x 23.4 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) |
5.06" x 2.96" x 0.51" (129 x 75 x 13 mm) |
5.85" x 2.96" x 0.34" (149 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slide | Slab | Slab |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android | Android |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 25 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14 WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 3) | LTE (Cat 4) |
Features | |||||
Barometer | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Fingerprint Reader | - | - | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
Flashlight | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
- |
Accessibility | |||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | - | - | n/a | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | |||||
Extra Display | Yes | Yes | - | - | - |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | - | - | - | n/a | n/a |
NFC | - | - | - | Yes | Yes * |
USB | Yes | Yes | - |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | - | - | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Customization | |||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Data & Network | |||||
Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
External Antenna Jack | - | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen | - | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | - | - | - | n/a | n/a |
EMS / Picture Messaging | - | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
Instant Messaging | Yes | - | - | n/a | n/a |
MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Music | |||||
FM Radio | - | - | - | - | Yes |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes | - | - | - |
Photo & Video | |||||
TV Output | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Software | |||||
BREW | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Voice | |||||
HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes | - | - | n/a | n/a |
Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | |||||
LG VX-8300 | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Torque / Torque XT | LG Phoenix Plus / Harmony 2 / Xpression Plus |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | LG VX-8300 | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Torque / Torque XT | LG Phoenix Plus / Harmony 2 / Xpression Plus |