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Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 | Motorola Defy (2010) | Alcatel Idol |
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. 16 : 9 |
? |
3.6" diag. 16 : 9 |
4.7" diag. 16 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 854 pixels (~272 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
540 x 960 pixels (~234 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery | 1,000 mAh | ? | ? | 1,540 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
Processor | ? | Apple A6 | ? | 800 MHz TI OMAP3610 | 1 GHz MediaTek 6577 |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | 512 MB |
Storage | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 4 GB |
Main Camera | 3 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | ? | 1080p HD | ? | ? | 720p HD |
Front Camera | - | Yes | - | - | 2 megapixel |
Weight |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.95 oz (112g) |
3.6 oz (102g) |
4.16 oz (118g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3" (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) |
3.98" x 1.97" x 0.69" (101 x 50 x 17.5 mm) |
4.21" x 2.32" x 0.53" (107 x 59 x 13.4 mm) |
5.24" x 2.66" x 0.31" (133 x 67 x 7.9 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell | Slab | Slab |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | iOS | BlackBerry OS | Android | Android |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
WCDMA: 1, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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Data Technology | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 3) | EDGE | HSPA 7.2 | HSPA 7.2 |
Features | |||||
Flashlight | Yes | - | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Accessibility | |||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Alerts | |||||
Extra Display | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
USB | Yes | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Customization | |||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Data & Network | |||||
Data Tethering | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Touch Screen | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
MMS | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Music | |||||
FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - | - |
Photo & Video | |||||
DLNA | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
TV Output | Yes | Yes | - | - | - |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
To-Do List | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Software | |||||
BREW | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Games | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Java (J2ME) | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Voice | |||||
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 | Motorola Defy (2010) | Alcatel Idol |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 | Motorola Defy (2010) | Alcatel Idol |