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LG C310

LG C310

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Sony Ericsson S500

Sony Ericsson S500

#9016

Category Breakdown

LG C310
Sony Ericsson S500
Performance
16.316.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.88.8
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
11.53.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.713.5

Summary

  • The LG C310 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson S500 has a smaller 2.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~200 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG C310 offers 15GB of RAM compared to the S500's 12GB, although both have limited storage options.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the C310 has a larger battery capacity of 1250 mAh compared to the S500's 930 mAh.
  • The build quality of the C310 is slightly bulkier at 116 x 61.9 x 11.9 mm and 92.5g, while the S500 is more compact at 99 x 47 x 14 mm and 94g.
  • The LG C310 includes a headphone jack, whereas the S500 does not, which may affect the software experience for users who prefer wired audio.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG C310
Sony Ericsson S500

General

Release Date

2010
2007

Announced

2010
2007

Description

Also known as LG Cookie Duet
S500i 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for Europe, Middle East, Africa.S500c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland

Display

Size

2.4"
2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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

15MB
12MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1250 mAh
930 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

116 x 61.9 x 11.9 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
99 x 47 x 14 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)

Weight

92.5 g
94 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Red
Mysterious Green, Spring Yellow, Contrasted Copper, Ice Purple, Silver Steel

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.35 W/kg (head)     0.59 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
N/A