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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG VX-8300 | Siemens A65 | Samsung SCH-A990 |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Not yet released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
176 x 220 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 80 pixels LCD (STN) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Battery | 800 mAh | 1,100 mAh | 700 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | ? |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 1 megapixel | - | 3 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | QCIF (176 x 144) | - | ? |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
2.69 oz (76g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
3.58" x 1.93" x 0.92" (91 x 49 x 23.4 mm) |
3.96" x 1.76" x 0.76" (101 x 45 x 19.3 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
Form Factor | Slide | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | GPRS | EVDO r0 |
Features | ||||
Flashlight | - | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Accessibility | ||||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
USB | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | Yes | 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 |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Messaging | ||||
EMS / Picture Messaging | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Instant Messaging | - | Yes | - | - |
MMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music | ||||
Music Player | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||||
TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Memo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||||
BREW | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Java (J2ME) | - | - | Yes | - |
Voice | ||||
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | - | Yes | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | - | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||||
LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG VX-8300 | Siemens A65 | Samsung SCH-A990 |
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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | LG VX-8300 | Siemens A65 | Samsung SCH-A990 |