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| Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Palm Pre (CDMA) | Pantech Caper |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? |
3.1" diag. 5 : 3 |
2.2" diag. 4 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 480 pixels (~186 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 1,000 mAh | 800 mAh | 1,150 mAh | 920 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | TI OMAP 3430 | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | ? | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | - |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.76 oz (135g) |
3.5 oz (99g) |
| Dimensions |
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) |
3.9" x 2.3" x 0.67" (99 x 58 x 17 mm) |
4.4" x 2.4" x 0.5" (112 x 61 x 12.7 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Slide | Slide | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | webOS | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | EVDO rA | 1xRTT |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | Yes | - | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | Yes | - | - | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | - |
Yes Micro-USB |
- |
| Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 802.11 b,g |
- |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| External Antenna Jack | - | Yes | n/a | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | - | n/a | - |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | - |
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | - | n/a | - |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Voice | ||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes * | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Palm Pre (CDMA) | Pantech Caper | |
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| Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Palm Pre (CDMA) | Pantech Caper |
