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Phone Samsung SCH-A990 Alcatel Idol 5S BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 LG G8 ThinQ Amazon Fire
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Not yet released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size ? 5.2" diag.
16 : 9
2.5" diag.
4 : 3
6.1" diag.
19.5 : 9
4.7" diag.
16 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 240 x 320 pixels
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1080 x 1920 pixels
(~424 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
320 x 240 pixels
(~160 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 3120 pixels
(~563 ppi)
AMOLED
720 x 1280 pixels
(~312 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz ?
Battery 1,000 mAh 2,620 mAh 1,150 mAh 3,500 mAh 2,400 mAh
Processor ? 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) ? 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
RAM ? 3 GB ? 6 GB 2 GB
Storage ? raw hardware 32 GB ? raw hardware 128 GB 32 GB *
Main Camera 3 megapixel 12 megapixel 2 megapixel 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - 16 megapixel -
Tele Camera - - - - -
Video Capture ? 1080p HD ? 4K UHD 1080p HD
Front Camera - 8 megapixel - 8 megapixel 2 megapixel
Weight 4.4 oz
(125g)
5.14 oz
(146g)
3.7 oz
(105g)
5.96 oz
(169g)
5.64 oz
(160g)
Dimensions 3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82"
(97 x 48 x 20.8 mm)
5.85" x 2.79" x 0.29"
(149 x 71 x 7.4 mm)
4.29" x 2.36" x 0.55"
(109 x 60 x 14 mm)
5.98" x 2.83" x 0.33"
(152 x 72 x 8.4 mm)
5.5" x 2.6" x 0.35"
(140 x 66 x 8.9 mm)
Form Factor Clamshell Slab Slab Slab Slab
Platform / OS (proprietary) Android BlackBerry OS Android (proprietary)
Network Bands

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

*

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 6) EVDO r0 LTE (Cat 20) LTE (Cat 4)
Features 
Barometer - - - Yes -
Fingerprint Reader - Yes
stand-alone
- Yes
stand-alone
-
Flashlight Yes Yes - Yes Yes
GPS / Location Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Water-Resistant - - - Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size - n/a n/a n/a -
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Languages Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Extra Display Yes - - - -
Ringer Profiles - - Yes - -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
Yes
Classic Audio
MirrorLink - - - Yes -
Mobile Hotspot - n/a n/a n/a Yes
NFC - - - Yes Yes
USB Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
USB Type C
Yes
Micro-USB
Wi-Fi - Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
802.11 b,g
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Ringer ID Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice Dialing Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics Yes n/a n/a n/a -
Custom Ringtones Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers Yes n/a n/a n/a -
Data & Network
Data Tethering Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
WAP / Web Browser Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - - Yes - -
Touch Screen - Yes - Yes Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Messaging
Email Client - n/a n/a n/a Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging Yes n/a n/a n/a -
Instant Messaging - n/a n/a n/a -
MMS Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Music
FM Radio - Yes - Yes -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Music Player Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Photo & Video
DLNA - - - Yes -
Miracast - - - Yes Yes
TV Output Yes - - - Yes
Power
Fast Charging - - - Yes -
Wireless Charging - - - Yes -
Productivity
Alarm Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calculator Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calendar Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
To-Do List - n/a n/a n/a -
Voice Memo Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Software
BREW Yes n/a n/a n/a -
Games Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Java (J2ME) - n/a n/a n/a -
Voice
HD Voice - Yes - Yes Yes
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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