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This tri-mode CDMA phone from Samsung was one of Sprint's flagship PCS Vision phones. Key features include a large color display, 1xRTT high-speed data, an optional camera attachment, and J2ME (Java) support. Additional features include voice dialing, WAP 2.0, a large external display, PIM (organizer) features, GPS positioning, and polyphonic ringers.

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Sprint Discontinued

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Display	128 x 160 pixels Type: LCD (TFT/TFD) TFT / up to 12 lines of text
Battery	? mAh Removable Talk: 2.5 hours max. Standby: 216 hours max.
Processor	?
Storage	Not expandable
Weight	3.6 oz 102 g
Dimensions	3.46 x 1.96 x 0.92 in 88 x 50 x 23.4 mm
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Network Bands	more detail less detail CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 CDMA 2G / 3G band 5 / BC0 / 850 MHz Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel) band 2 / BC1 / 1900 MHz PCS (Americas) AMPS 1G band 5 / 850 MHz Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
Data Technology	1xRTT
Phone Book Capacity	250

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Barometer	-
Fingerprint Reader	-
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Yes
Ruggedized	-
VR-ready	-
Water-Resistant	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
TTY/TDD (Digital)	-
Alerts
Extra Display	monochrome LCD, 96 x 64 pixels
Ringer Profiles	-
Connectivity
Bluetooth	-
Infrared (IR)	-
MirrorLink	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
NFC	-
USB	Yes
UWB	-
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-dependent (tags) up to 10 / plus voice digit dialing and voice control of menus
Customization
Changeable Body Plates	-
Custom Graphics	downloadable / can set as wallpaper (idle mode) or assign to phone book entries for incoming calls (Picture ID)
Custom Ringtones	downloadable
Real-Music Ringers	-
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Dual-SIM	-
External Antenna Jack	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Obigo 1.1.4 WAP 2.0
Input
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	up/down
Stylus	-
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	-
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	-
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	-
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
DLNA	-
Miracast	-
TV Output	-
Video Calling	-
Power
Fast Charging	-
Wireless Charging	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	up to 20 items
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
BREW	-
Games	downloadable Java games
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	located on top
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	-

FCC ID

A3LSPHA500 » approved May 10, 2002

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