HTC Glacier
#6373
LG GW990
#7415Category Breakdown
HTC Glacier
LG GW990
Performance
63.454.8
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
1.617.8
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.324.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.019.0
Summary
- The HTC Glacier features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG GW990 has a larger 4.8-inch TFT display at 480 x 1024 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Glacier is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 768MB RAM, compared to the GW990's Intel Atom CPU with 512MB RAM, giving the Glacier an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the GW990 supports video recording, whereas the Glacier does not specify additional video capabilities.
- The Glacier lacks battery specifications, while the GW990 has a 1850mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Glacier runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the GW990 operates on MeeGo OS, indicating differing user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Glacier
LG GW990
General
Release Date
N/A
2010
Announced
N/A
2010
Description
Announced asT-Mobile myTouch 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 1024 pixels (~236 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Intel Atom (Pineview, 45nm)
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
768MB RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
146.8 x 64.2 x 12 mm (5.78 x 2.53 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
MeeGo OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer