Compare Phones
Maximum number of phones selected. Remove a phone to compare others.
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Visible Midnight | Samsung Galaxy Alpha | BlackBerry Passport |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ? |
6.5" diag. 20 : 9 |
4.7" diag. 16 : 9 |
4.5" diag. 1 : 1 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
720 x 1280 pixels (~312 ppi) AMOLED |
1440 x 1440 pixels (~453 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 1,860 mAh | 3,450 mAh |
| Processor | ? | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AC) | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AA) |
| RAM | ? | 3 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | ? raw hardware | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | 5 megapixel | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | 1080p HD | 4K UHD | 1080p HD |
| Front Camera | - | 8 megapixel | 2 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
6.35 oz (180g) |
4.06 oz (115g) |
6.91 oz (196g) |
| Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
6.53" x 3" x 0.34" (166 x 76 x 8.6 mm) |
5.21" x 2.58" x 0.26" (132 x 66 x 6.7 mm) |
5.04" x 3.56" x 0.36" (128 x 90 x 9.1 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Android | Android | BlackBerry 10 |
| Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 66 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 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 4) | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 4) |
| Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Reader | - |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes | - |
| Flashlight | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| USB | - |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
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 |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| 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 |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | - | - | Yes |
| Miracast | - | - | - | Yes |
| TV Output | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||||
| Wireless 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 | ||||
| HD Voice | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Visible Midnight | Samsung Galaxy Alpha | BlackBerry Passport | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Visible Midnight | Samsung Galaxy Alpha | BlackBerry Passport |
