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Apple iPhone 3GS

Apple iPhone 3GS

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LG Optimus Chat C550

LG Optimus Chat C550

#7164

Category Breakdown

Apple iPhone 3GS
LG Optimus Chat C550
Performance
14.934.7
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.417.5
Connectivity
26.225.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.420.2

Summary

  • The Apple iPhone 3GS features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Optimus Chat C550 has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and offers up to 32GB of storage, whereas the LG Optimus Chat C550 has significantly less storage at 140MB and lacks detailed performance specs.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the iPhone can record video at 480p@30fps, while the LG's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The iPhone 3GS is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the Optimus Chat C550 has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the iPhone runs on iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, providing a different user experience compared to the LG's Android 2.2 (Froyo).
  • Build quality is comparable, with the iPhone being slightly heavier and slimmer than the LG, which offers a variety of color options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Apple iPhone 3GS
LG Optimus Chat C550

General

Release Date

2009
2011

Announced

2009
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
2.8"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

600 MHz Cortex-A8
N/A

GPU

PowerVR SGX535
N/A

Memory

8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
140MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in)

Weight

135 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, silver, blue, red, pink

Foldable

SAR

0.26 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)
0.49 W/kg (head)     0.39 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer