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| Product | Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (MetroPCS) | Nokia Lumia 900 (black, AT&T) | Samsung Galaxy Note (carbon blue, AT&T) | Samsung DoubleTime (AT&T) |
| Price | $329.99 | $0.01 to $399.99 | $199.99 | $94.99 to $169.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | August 3, 2012 | April 8, 2012 | February 19, 2012 | November 20, 2011 |
| Bottom line | Unless you're addicted to local TV and need anytime access, the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G isn't money well spent. | The
Nokia Lumia 900's unique design and high-end features make Windows Phone look fantastic, and the $99 price is extremely fair. Despite some flaws, this is my favorite Windows Phone yet. | With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the
Samsung Galaxy Note is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens XL will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will just simply be too big. | Those of you looking for a more unique, eye-catching design will appreciate the Samsung DoubleTime's petite hinging face with two screens and comfortable keyboard. However, the lower-end specs and outdated
Android OS do the phone no favors. |
| Service Provider | metroPCS | AT&T | AT&T | AT&T |
| Cellular technology | CDMA2000 1X | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Band / mode | CDMA2000 1X 1900 / AWS 1700/2100 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11 Bluetooth LTE | LTE Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | NFC IEEE 802.11 LTE Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 5.6 oz | 6.28 oz | 5.22 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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