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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494 | Samsung Droid Charge | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? | ? |
4.3" diag. 5 : 3 |
4" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
104 x 80 pixels LCD (STN) |
480 x 800 pixels (~217 ppi) AMOLED |
480 x 854 pixels (~245 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 800 mAh | ? | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Processor | ? | ? | 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
| RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | - | 8 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | 720p HD | WVGA / 480p |
| Front Camera | - | - | 1 megapixel | Yes |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
3.52 oz (100g) |
5.06 oz (144g) |
6.17 oz (175g) |
| Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
4.45" x 1.89" x 0.91" (113 x 48 x 23.1 mm) |
5.1" x 2.68" x 0.46" (130 x 68 x 11.7 mm) |
4.68" x 2.44" x 0.63" (119 x 62 x 16 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | Android | Android |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 13 CDMA: 850, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | EVDO r0 | 1xRTT | LTE (Cat 3) | HSPA 7.2 |
| Features | ||||
| Flashlight | - | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes * | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
- |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| USB | - | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | - | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Changeable Body Plates | - | Yes | - | - |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| External Antenna Jack | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | - |
| Video Calling | - | - | n/a | n/a |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | - | n/a | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Games | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | - | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494 | Samsung Droid Charge | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) | |
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| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494 | Samsung Droid Charge | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G (GSM) |










