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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens C56 | Sonim XP3plus |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) |
AT&T T-Mobile Verizon |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size | ? | ? | ? |
2.8" diag. 4 : 3 |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
240 x 320 pixels (~143 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | ? | ? | ? | 60 Hz |
Battery | 800 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 700 mAh | 2,300 mAh |
Processor | ? | ? | ? | 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) |
RAM | ? | ? | ? | 2 GB |
Storage | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 16 GB |
Main Camera | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixel | - | 8 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | QCIF (176 x 144) | ? | - | 1080p HD |
Front Camera | - | - | - | - |
Weight |
3.53 oz (100g) |
4.4 oz (125g) |
3 oz (85g) |
7.76 oz (220g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.69" (97 x 48 x 17.5 mm) |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
3.98" x 1.73" x 0.83" (101 x 44 x 21.1 mm) |
4.57" x 2.36" x 1.1" (116 x 60 x 28 mm) |
Form Factor | Slide | Clamshell | Slab | Clamshell |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) | (proprietary) |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 30, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO r0 | EVDO r0 | GPRS | LTE (Cat 13) |
Features | ||||
Barometer | - | - | - | Yes |
Flashlight | - | Yes | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ruggedized | - | - | - | Yes |
Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Accessibility | ||||
Adjustable Text Size | - | - | - | Yes |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
- |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | - | - | - | Yes |
USB | - | Yes | Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
Wi-Fi | - | - | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Ringer ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Dialing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customization | ||||
Changeable Body Plates | - | - | Yes | - |
Custom Graphics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Real-Music Ringers | 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 | - |
MMS | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Music | ||||
FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes |
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | - | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | - | 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 |
Software | ||||
BREW | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Games | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Java (J2ME) | - | - | Yes | - |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes |
Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | Yes |
Speaker Phone | Yes * | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||||
LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens C56 | Sonim XP3plus |
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Phone | LG VX-8500 Chocolate | Samsung SCH-A990 | Siemens C56 | Sonim XP3plus |