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The first phone in the world that works on North American CDMA networks and also GSM networks overseas. This stylish clamshell phone also sports a VGA camera with flash (A790 only), dual color displays, MMS, BREW, voice dialing, and airplane mode.

A795 lacks a camera

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Sprint Discontinued
Verizon Wireless Discontinued

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Modes	more detail less detail CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 900 / 1800 CDMA / 1xRTT (2G / 3G) 850 Cellular / BC0 Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 1900 PCS / BC1 Americas GSM (2G) 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa
Weight	4.2 oz (119 g)
Dimensions	3.4" x 2" x 1" (86 x 51 x 25.4 mm)
Battery	Talk: 2.9 hours max. (174 minutes) Standby: 120 hours max. (5 days) LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) TFT
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	?
Phone Book Capacity	500 plus SIM card memory
FCC ID	A3LSCHA790 » (Approved Oct 22, 2003)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Yes
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display	65,000 color LCD / 128 x 96 pixels
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	-
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	-
SDIO	-
USB	-
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	-
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	-
Voice Dialing	CDMA mode only
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	wallpaper (main and sub displays)
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	-
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xRTT
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	CDMA mode only
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	-
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	CDMA mode only
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	-
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Some versions only Resolution: VGA (640 x 480) A790 only / LED flash / self-timer
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	-
TV Output	-
Video Capture	-
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	mutliple alarms / works when phone is off (in autopower mode)
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	CDMA mode only
Software
BREW	CDMA mode only
Games	downladable via BREW
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	located on top
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	-

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