Compare Phones
Maximum number of phones selected. Remove a phone to compare others.
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Sidekick 4G | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 / 9105 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? |
3.5" diag. 5 : 3 |
? |
2.3" diag. 1 : 1 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 800 pixels (~267 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
360 x 400 pixels (~238 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | ? | ? |
| Battery | 1,000 mAh | ? | 800 mAh | 1,150 mAh |
| Processor | ? | 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Cortex A8 | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 3 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | ? | WVGA / 480p | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? |
| Front Camera | - | Yes | - | - |
| Weight |
4.4 oz (125g) |
5.7 oz (162g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
3.3 oz (94g) |
| Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
5" x 2.42" x 0.6" (127 x 61 x 15.2 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108 x 50 x 13.2 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide | Slide | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Android | (proprietary) | BlackBerry OS |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 1, 4 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
|
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | HSPA+ 21 | EVDO r0 | HSDPA 3.6 |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | Yes | - | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly 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 | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| USB | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
- |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
- |
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 | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| External Antenna Jack | - | n/a | Yes | 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 | - | - |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| MMS | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | Yes | - | - |
| 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 |
| To-Do List | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Games | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | - | n/a | - | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes * | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Sidekick 4G | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 / 9105 | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Sidekick 4G | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 / 9105 |
