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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SPH-A250 | Samsung SCH-A530 | Samsung Magnet A257 / A177 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Not yet released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
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| Display Size | ? | ? | ? |
2.2" diag. 4 : 3 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
? |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (STN) |
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | ? | ? | 800 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | - | - | Yes |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | - | - |
| Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
2.82 oz (80g) |
3 oz (85g) |
3.09 oz (88g) |
| Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
2.76" x 1.91" x 0.83" (70 x 49 x 21.1 mm) |
3.18" x 1.67" x 0.9" (81 x 42 x 22.9 mm) |
4.29" x 2.32" x 0.47" (109 x 59 x 11.9 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Clamshell | Clamshell | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 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 M3 (mostly compatible) |
- | - | - |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | - | - | 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 |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | - | - | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | - | - |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | - | - | Yes |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | - | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Music | ||||
| Music Player | Yes | - | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| To-Do List | - | 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 | Yes | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | - | - | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SPH-A250 | Samsung SCH-A530 | Samsung Magnet A257 / A177 | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SPH-A250 | Samsung SCH-A530 | Samsung Magnet A257 / A177 |
