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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

Offered By:

Sprint Discontinued
Verizon Discontinued

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Display	176 x 220 pixels Type: LCD (TFT/TFD) TFT
Battery	? mAh Removable Talk: 2.9 hours max. Standby: 120 hours max.
Processor	?
Storage	Not expandable
Cameras	Some versions only A790 only LED flash self-timer
Weight	4.2 oz 119 g
Dimensions	3.4 x 2 x 1 in 86 x 51 x 25.4 mm
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Network Bands	more detail less detail CDMA: 850, 1900 GSM: 900, 1800 CDMA 2G / 3G band 5 / BC0 / 850 MHz Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel) band 2 / BC1 / 1900 MHz PCS (Americas) GSM 2G band 8 / 900 MHz (Europe, Asia, Africa) band 3 / 1800 MHz DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
Data Technology	1xRTT
Phone Book Capacity	500 plus SIM card memory
SIM card size	Traditional / Mini 2FF

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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)	Yes
Alerts
Extra Display	65,000 color LCD / 128 x 96 pixels
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	-
Infrared (IR)	-
MirrorLink	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
NFC	-
USB	-
UWB	-
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	-
Voice Dialing	CDMA mode only
Customization
Changeable Body Plates	-
Custom Graphics	wallpaper (main and sub displays)
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	-
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Dual-SIM	-
External Antenna Jack	-
WAP / Web Browser	CDMA mode only
Input
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	Yes
Stylus	-
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	-
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	CDMA mode only
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
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	mutliple alarms / works when phone is off (in autopower mode)
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
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	-

FCC ID

A3LSCHA790 » approved Oct 22, 2003

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