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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-T229 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Huawei Pinnacle 2 | BLU Pure View |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | |||||
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Display Size | ? |
1.7" diag. 4 : 3 |
4" diag. 16 : 9 |
2.4" diag. 4 : 3 |
5.7" diag. 18 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels (~121 ppi) LCD (STN) |
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 240 pixels (~167 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 1440 pixels (~282 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | ? | 60 Hz |
Battery | 800 mAh | 800 mAh | ? | 900 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | Apple A6 | ? | 1.3 GHz MediaTek 6753 |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? | 3 GB |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | 24 MB | 32 GB |
Main Camera | 1 megapixel | Yes | 8 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | 1080p HD | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD |
Front Camera | - | - | Yes | - | 8 megapixel |
Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
3 oz (85g) |
3.95 oz (112g) |
3.63 oz (103g) |
6.47 oz (183g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
3.5" x 1.9" x 0.78" (89 x 48 x 19.8 mm) |
4.87" x 2.31" x 0.3" (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) |
4.51" x 2.39" x 0.47" (115 x 61 x 11.9 mm) |
6" x 2.82" x 0.32" (152 x 72 x 8.1 mm) |
Form Factor | Slide | Clamshell | Slab | Slab | Slab |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | iOS | (proprietary) | Android |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 17, 28 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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Data Technology | EVDO r0 | GPRS | LTE (Cat 3) | 1xRTT | LTE (Cat 4) |
Features | |||||
Fingerprint Reader | - | - | - | - |
Yes stand-alone |
Flashlight | - | - | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Accessibility | |||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | - | n/a | - | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
- |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | |||||
Extra Display | - | Yes | - | - | - |
Connectivity | |||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | - | - | n/a | - | n/a |
USB | - | - | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
- |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Contacts | |||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Voice Dialing | Yes | - | n/a | - | n/a |
Customization | |||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Data & Network | |||||
Data Tethering | Yes | - | n/a | - | n/a |
Dual-SIM | - | - | - | - | Yes |
External Antenna Jack | Yes | - | n/a | - | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Input | |||||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes | - |
Touch Screen | - | - |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | |||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | |||||
Email Client | - | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
EMS / Picture Messaging | - | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Instant Messaging | - | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
MMS | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Music | |||||
FM Radio | - | - | - | - | Yes |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Photo & Video | |||||
TV Output | - | - | Yes | - | - |
Power | |||||
Fast Charging | - | - | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | |||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
To-Do List | - | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Software | |||||
BREW | Yes | - | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Java (J2ME) | - | Yes | n/a | - | n/a |
Voice | |||||
Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | |||||
LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-T229 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Huawei Pinnacle 2 | BLU Pure View |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SGH-T229 | Apple iPhone 5 (CDMA / global) | Huawei Pinnacle 2 | BLU Pure View |