LG 8575 Samba
#9267
Motorola Fire
#8138Category Breakdown
LG 8575 Samba
Motorola Fire
Performance
8.75.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
10.314.0
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
8.329.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.816.2
Summary
- The LG 8575 Samba features a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, providing a slightly larger and higher pixel density compared to the Motorola Fire's 2.8-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Samba has 1GB of RAM, while the Fire lacks dedicated RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video recording but no optical image stabilization.
- The Samba is powered by a 1000 mAh battery, whereas the Fire has a larger 1400 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Samba being slightly lighter at 119.9g versus the Fire's 110g, though the Fire supports Wi-Fi connectivity and runs on Android 2.3, enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG 8575 Samba
Motorola Fire
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For Brazil
Display
Size
3"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
1GB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.2 x 55.9 x 12 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.47 in)
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
119.9 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Bronze
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass