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Dell Mini 3iX

Dell Mini 3iX

#7798
LG GW550

LG GW550

#7853

Category Breakdown

Dell Mini 3iX
LG GW550
Performance
36.136.1
Camera
39.610.0
Display
33.522.1
Battery
10.313.1
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
20.120.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
17.317.2

Summary

  • The Dell Mini 3iX features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the LG GW550's 2.4-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
  • Both devices have similar RAM and storage specifications, but the Mini 3iX runs on Android 1.5, while the GW550 operates on Windows Mobile 6.5, offering different software experiences.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the GW550 records video at a lower resolution of 320p at 15fps.
  • The Mini 3iX has a smaller 1000 mAh battery, while the GW550 has a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Mini 3iX being lighter at 108g versus the GW550's 125.5g, and both lack water resistance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Dell Mini 3iX
LG GW550

General

Release Date

2009
2009

Announced

2009
2009

Description

N/A
Also known as LG Sm@rt

Display

Size

3.5"
2.4"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

360
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

256MB
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

120 x 59.9 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
116 x 62 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)

Weight

108 g
125.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Oiled Bronze and Ocean Blue
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.12 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
N/A