LG A290
#10307
Samsung C5212
#10387Category Breakdown
LG A290
Samsung C5212
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The LG A290 and Samsung C5212 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the LG A290 is slightly lighter and more compact, while the Samsung C5212 is marginally thicker and heavier.
- Performance-wise, the LG A290 has a significantly larger RAM and storage capacity compared to the Samsung C5212, which may contribute to better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the video recording capabilities differ slightly, with the Samsung supporting QCIF resolution.
- The LG A290 is equipped with a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the 1000 mAh battery of the Samsung C5212, potentially offering longer usage.
- Finally, the LG A290 includes a headphone jack, while the Samsung C5212 does not, impacting the software experience related to audio output.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG A290
Samsung C5212
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Fizz
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
Mediatek MT6253
N/A
Memory
19MB
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@15fps
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113.5 x 51 x 13 mm (4.47 x 2.01 x 0.51 in)
112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)
Weight
92 g
98.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM, triple stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No