LG 8575 Samba
#9267
Philips X525
#9718Category Breakdown
LG 8575 Samba
Philips X525
Performance
8.724.3
Camera
39.68.7
Display
32.326.3
Battery
10.315.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.311.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.811.6
Summary
- The LG 8575 Samba and Philips X525 both feature a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the LG is slightly more compact and lighter at 119.9g compared to the Philips's 108.0g, but the Philips is larger and thicker.
- Performance-wise, the LG has 1GB of RAM and 1GB of storage, while the Philips significantly outperforms it with 44GB of RAM and 44MB of storage.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Philips supports video recording at QCIF resolution, whereas the LG does not specify video capabilities.
- The Philips also has a larger battery capacity of 1530 mAh compared to the LG's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Lastly, the LG lacks a headphone jack, while the Philips includes one, enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG 8575 Samba
Philips X525
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
44MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1530 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)
160 x 51 x 14.4 mm (6.30 x 2.01 x 0.57 in)
Weight
119.9 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Bronze
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A