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Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Nexus S 4G |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||
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Display Size | ? |
4" diag. 5 : 3 |
Display Resolution & Type |
240 x 320 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi) AMOLED |
Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz |
Battery | 1,000 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
Processor | ? | 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Cortex A8 |
RAM | ? | ? |
Storage | ? raw hardware | 16 GB |
Main Camera | 3 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - |
Video Capture | ? | WVGA / 480p |
Front Camera | - | Yes |
Weight |
4.4 oz (125g) |
4.62 oz (131g) |
Dimensions |
3.8" x 1.88" x 0.82" (97 x 48 x 20.8 mm) |
4.88" x 2.48" x 0.44" (124 x 63 x 11.2 mm) |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Slab |
Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Android |
Network Bands |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
4G WiMAX: 41 CDMA: 850, 1900 |
Data Technology | EVDO r0 | WiMAX |
Features | ||
Flashlight | Yes | - |
GPS / Location | Yes | n/a |
Accessibility | ||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | - |
Alerts | ||
Extra Display | Yes | - |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | - | n/a |
NFC | - | Yes |
USB | Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | - |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Contacts | ||
Picture ID | Yes | n/a |
Ringer ID | Yes | n/a |
Voice Dialing | Yes | n/a |
Customization | ||
Custom Graphics | Yes | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | Yes | n/a |
Data & Network | ||
Data Tethering | Yes | n/a |
WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a |
Input | ||
Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | ||
Memory Card Slot | Yes | - |
Messaging | ||
Email Client | - | n/a |
EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes | n/a |
Instant Messaging | - | n/a |
MMS | Yes | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a |
Music | ||
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes |
Music Player | Yes | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | Yes | - |
Photo & Video | ||
TV Output | Yes | - |
Productivity | ||
Alarm | Yes | n/a |
Calculator | Yes | n/a |
Calendar | Yes | n/a |
Voice Memo | Yes | n/a |
Software | ||
BREW | Yes | n/a |
Games | Yes | n/a |
Voice | ||
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes |
Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Nexus S 4G |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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Phone | Samsung SCH-A990 | Samsung Nexus S 4G |