LG BL40 New Chocolate
#10768
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
#10812Category Breakdown
LG BL40 New Chocolate
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
Performance
9.05.3
Camera
12.714.1
Display
16.316.0
Battery
10.314.3
Build
17.315.4
Connectivity
24.321.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.28.9
Summary
- The LG BL40 New Chocolate features a larger 4.01-inch TFT display with a resolution of 345 x 800 pixels, providing a higher pixel density than the Samsung M850 Instinct HD's 2.6-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG model has 1.1GB of RAM, while the Samsung has none specified, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Samsung offers higher video recording quality at 720p compared to the LG's 480p.
- The LG BL40 is equipped with a 1000 mAh battery, while the Samsung M850 has a larger 1440 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The build quality of the LG is slightly slimmer at 10.9 mm compared to the Samsung's 13 mm, and the LG includes a headphone jack, whereas the Samsung does not.
- Both devices run on unspecified operating systems and lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG BL40 New Chocolate
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
For SprintAlso known as Samsung Instinct2, Samsung Instinct s50
Display
Size
4.01"
2.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
345 x 800 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
345
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1.1GB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1440 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 51 x 10.9 mm (5.04 x 2.01 x 0.43 in)
118 x 58 x 13 mm (4.65 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
129 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer