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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||
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Display Size | ? |
2.4" diag. 4 : 3 |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 360 pixels (~246 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? |
Battery | 800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? |
Front Camera | - | - |
Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.3 oz (122g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56" (109 x 60 x 14.2 mm) |
Form Factor | Slide | Slab |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | BlackBerry OS |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
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Data Technology | EVDO r0 | HSDPA 3.6 |
Features | ||
GPS / Location | Yes | n/a |
Accessibility | ||
Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes * |
Alerts | ||
Ringer Profiles | - | Yes |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
USB | - |
Yes Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 802.11 b,g |
Contacts | ||
Picture ID | Yes | n/a |
Ringer ID | Yes | n/a |
Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a |
Customization | ||
Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a |
Data & Network | ||
Data Tethering | Yes | n/a |
External Antenna Jack | Yes | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a |
Input | ||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes |
Memory | ||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | ||
Email Client | - | n/a |
Instant Messaging | - | n/a |
MMS | Yes | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a |
Music | ||
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | n/a |
Productivity | ||
Alarm | Yes | n/a |
Calculator | Yes | n/a |
Calendar | Yes | n/a |
To-Do List | - | n/a |
Voice Memo | Yes | n/a |
Software | ||
BREW | Yes | n/a |
Games | Yes | n/a |
Java (J2ME) | - | n/a |
Voice | ||
Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||
LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | BlackBerry Bold 9700 |