LG A290
#10307
Samsung E380
#10386Category Breakdown
LG A290
Samsung E380
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 features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display compared to the Samsung E380's 1.9-inch screen, both with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A290 has 19MB of storage and 19GB of RAM, while the E380 offers 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, giving it an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the A290 can record video at a lower resolution of 176x144@15fps, whereas the E380 supports video recording without specified limitations.
- The A290's battery capacity is significantly higher at 1500mAh compared to the E380's 750mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- In terms of build quality, the A290 is slightly heavier and thicker than the E380, which is more compact and lighter, but neither phone offers advanced materials or water resistance.
- The A290 includes a headphone jack, while the E380 does not, impacting the software experience for audio connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG A290
Samsung E380
General
Release Date
2012
2006
Announced
2012
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 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
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 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)
93 x 46 x 16.8 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.66 in)
Weight
92 g
77 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Black, White
Champagne Gold, Scarlet Red, Ice Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM, triple stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
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