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LG 8575 Samba

LG 8575 Samba

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Philips X550

Philips X550

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Category Breakdown

LG 8575 Samba
Philips X550
Performance
8.75.3
Camera
39.611.2
Display
32.332.3
Battery
10.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.32.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.87.7

Summary

  • The LG 8575 Samba features a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly larger and higher resolution screen compared to the Philips X550's 2.4-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the LG has 1GB of RAM, while the Philips has none, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Philips includes autofocus, potentially enhancing photo quality.
  • The LG's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, while the Philips lacks a specified battery capacity, which could impact overall usage time.
  • Build quality shows the LG is slightly heavier at 119.9g and thicker at 12mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Philips at 90g and 11.7mm.
  • Both devices run basic software experiences without advanced features or connectivity options like WiFi.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG 8575 Samba
Philips X550

General

Release Date

2009
2009

Announced

2009
2009

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3"
N/A

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

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)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
CIF@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 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)
112 x 45 x 11.7 mm (4.41 x 1.77 x 0.46 in)

Weight

119.9 g
90 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Bronze
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 1.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A