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Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Motorola i830 / i833 / i835 / i836 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
130 x 130 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | 1,000 mAh | ? | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | 3 megapixel | - | - | 1 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | ? | - | - | QCIF (176 x 144) |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.94 oz (112g) |
4.66 oz (132g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
3.35" x 1.77" x 0.79" (85 x 45 x 20.1 mm) |
4.53" x 2.28" x 0.79" (115 x 58 x 20.1 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slide | Slide |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
iDEN: 800 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO r0 | - | - | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Flashlight | Yes | - | - | - |
GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessibility | ||||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | - | - | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | - | - | - | Yes |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | - | - |
MMS | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Music | ||||
Music Player | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
Photo & Video | ||||
TV Output | Yes | - | - | - |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
To-Do List | - | - | Yes | - |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Games | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | - | Yes | - | - |
Voice | ||||
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | Yes | - |
Push-To-Talk | - | Yes | - | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | - | Yes * |
* Some versions only | ||||
Samsung SCH-A990 | Motorola i830 / i833 / i835 / i836 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |
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Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Motorola i830 / i833 / i835 / i836 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | LG VX-8500 Chocolate |