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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Sony Xperia ion | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | 
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | 
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | 
| Specifications | ||||
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| Display Size | ? | 4.6" diag. 16 : 9 | 5.5" diag. 16 : 9 | 4.6" diag. 16 : 9 | 
| Display Resolution & Type | 240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (~319 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) | 
| Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 
| Battery | 800 mAh | 1,900 mAh | 2,915 mAh | 2,600 mAh | 
| Processor | ? | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | Apple A8 | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | 
| RAM | ? | 1 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 
| Storage | ? raw hardware | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 20 megapixel | 
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | 
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | 
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD | 1080p HD | 4K UHD | 
| Front Camera | - | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 
| Weight | 3.53 oz (100g) | 5.1 oz (145g) | 6.07 oz (172g) | 4.55 oz (129g) | 
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) | 5.2" x 2.7" x 0.4" (132 x 69 x 10.2 mm) | 6.22" x 3.06" x 0.28" (158 x 78 x 7.1 mm) | 5" x 2.56" x 0.34" (127 x 65 x 8.6 mm) | 
| Form Factor | Slide | Slab | Slab | Slab | 
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Android | iOS | Android | 
| Network Bands | CDMA: 850, 1900 | 4G LTE: 4, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 850, 1700, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 
| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | LTE (Cat 3) | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 4) | 
| Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Reader | - | - | Yes | - | 
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes | 
| Water-Resistant | - | - | - | Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) | 
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | 
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes Classic Audio | Yes Classic Audio | Yes Classic Audio | Yes Classic Audio | 
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| NFC | - | - | Yes | Yes | 
| USB | - | Yes | Yes | Yes Micro-USB | 
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes | Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) | Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) | 
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | 
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| MMS | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | Yes | - | Yes | 
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Music Player | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes | 
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | Yes | - | Yes | 
| Miracast | - | - | - | Yes | 
| TV Output | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | - | - | - | Yes | 
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| To-Do List | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Games | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | 
| Voice | ||||
| Call Screening | - | - | - | Yes | 
| HD Voice | - | - | Yes | - | 
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| * Some versions only | ||||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Sony Xperia ion | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Sony Xperia ion | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | 
 







