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HTC Prime

HTC Prime

#6355
LG BL40 New Chocolate

LG BL40 New Chocolate

#10768

Category Breakdown

HTC Prime
LG BL40 New Chocolate
Performance
38.39.0
Camera
14.112.7
Display
42.016.3
Battery
1.610.3
Build
17.617.3
Connectivity
25.224.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.19.2

Summary

  • The HTC Prime features a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG BL40 New Chocolate has a larger 4.01-inch TFT display at 345 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the HTC Prime has 512MB of RAM compared to the LG's 1.1GB, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG records video at 480p, while the HTC can capture at 720p.
  • The battery capacity of the LG is 1000mAh, providing a potential advantage in longevity over the HTC, which lacks specified battery capacity.
  • Both devices run different operating systems, with the HTC using Microsoft Windows Phone 7, which may influence the overall software experience.
  • The build quality of the LG is more defined with specific dimensions and weight, while the HTC lacks detailed specifications in this area.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Prime
LG BL40 New Chocolate

General

Release Date

N/A
2009

Announced

N/A
2009

Description

Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A

Display

Size

3.7"
4.01"

Type

S-LCD
TFT

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
345 x 800 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)

PPI

480
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

512MB RAM
1.1GB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

N/A
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 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

0.55 W/kg (head)
0.21 W/kg (head)     0.62 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Phone 7
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity