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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Character | Motorola V551 / V330 / V547 / V555 / V557 | 
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | 
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | 
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | 2.8" diag. 4 : 3 | ? | 
| Display Resolution & Type | 240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) | 240 x 320 pixels (~143 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) | 176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) | 
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | 
| Battery | 800 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 820 mAh | 
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | 
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | 
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | Yes | 
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | 
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | 
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | ? | 
| Front Camera | - | - | - | 
| Weight | 3.53 oz (100g) | 4.23 oz (120g) | 4.23 oz (120g) | 
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) | 4.2" x 2.18" x 0.58" (107 x 55 x 14.7 mm) | 3.5" x 1.93" x 0.97" (89 x 49 x 24.6 mm) | 
| Form Factor | Slide | Slide | Clamshell | 
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | 
| Network Bands | CDMA: 850, 1900 | CDMA: 850, 1900 | GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | 1xRTT | EDGE | 
| Features | |||
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | - | 
| Accessibility | |||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | - | 
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Alerts | |||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | 
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | 
| Connectivity | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes Classic Audio | Yes Classic Audio | Yes Classic Audio | 
| USB | - | Yes Micro-USB | Yes | 
| Contacts | |||
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Customization | |||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Data & Network | |||
| Data Tethering | Yes | - | Yes | 
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | - | - | 
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Input | |||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | 
| Touch Screen | - | Yes | - | 
| Memory | |||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | 
| Messaging | |||
| Email Client | - | - | Yes | 
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | Yes | 
| Instant Messaging | - | - | Yes | 
| MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Music | |||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | - | 
| Music Player | Yes | Yes | - | 
| Productivity | |||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Software | |||
| BREW | Yes | Yes | - | 
| Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Java (J2ME) | - | - | Yes | 
| Voice | |||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | - | Yes | 
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | 
| * Some versions only | |||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Character | Motorola V551 / V330 / V547 / V555 / V557 | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung Character | Motorola V551 / V330 / V547 / V555 / V557 | 
 









