Garmin
#9670
LG BL40 New Chocolate
#10768Category Breakdown
Garmin
LG BL40 New Chocolate
Performance
11.39.0
Camera
11.712.7
Display
33.216.3
Battery
15.210.3
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
27.424.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.79.2
Summary
- The Garmin phone, released in 2010, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG BL40 New Chocolate, from 2009, has a larger 4.01-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 345 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Garmin has 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, compared to the LG's 1.1GB of storage and 1.1GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the LG.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera but the LG can record video at 480p, superior to the Garmin's 320p.
- The Garmin's battery capacity is 1500mAh, which is larger than the LG's 1000mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older software, with the Garmin operating on Android 2.1, while the LG's OS is unspecified.
- Overall, the LG BL40 offers a better display and performance, while the Garmin has a larger battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Garmin
LG BL40 New Chocolate
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4.01"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
345 x 800 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
320
345
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1.1GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
128 x 51 x 10.9 mm (5.04 x 2.01 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity