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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-A727 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Nokia E50 | Huawei M228 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? | 1.8" diag. |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
220 x 176 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
? |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | ? | 1,000 mAh | 970 mAh | 1,150 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | 1 megapixel | Yes |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | QCIF (176 x 144) | - |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
2.82 oz (80g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3.67 oz (104g) |
2.96 oz (84g) |
| Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.51" x 2.01" x 0.35" (115 x 51 x 8.9 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4.45" x 1.71" x 0.61" (113 x 43 x 15.5 mm) |
4.29" x 1.78" x 0.59" (109 x 45 x 15 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slab | Clamshell | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | S60 (Symbian) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | HSDPA 1.8 | EVDO r0 | EDGE | 1xRTT |
| Features | |||||
| Flashlight | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| USB | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes Mini-USB |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | - | Yes | n/a | - |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | - | - | n/a | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | - | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | Yes | n/a | - |
| Instant Messaging | - | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Music | |||||
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | - |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Software | |||||
| BREW | Yes | - | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | - | Yes | - | n/a | - |
| Voice | |||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | - | - | n/a | Yes |
| Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-A727 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Nokia E50 | Huawei M228 | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-A727 | Samsung SCH-A990 | Nokia E50 | Huawei M228 |
