LG Cosmos Touch VN270
#8811
Samsung R570 Messenger III
#8919Category Breakdown
LG Cosmos Touch VN270
Samsung R570 Messenger III
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.337.3
Battery
10.311.8
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
12.311.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.113.8
Summary
- The LG Cosmos Touch VN270 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display compared to the 2.4-inch display of the Samsung R570 Messenger III, both offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of build quality, the Cosmos is heavier at 123.9g and thicker at 17mm, while the Messenger III is lighter at 105g and slimmer at 14.9mm.
- Both devices have 1.3 MP rear cameras with video capabilities but lack front-facing cameras.
- The Messenger III has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1140 mAh compared to the Cosmos's 1000 mAh.
- Both phones run on basic software without advanced features, and neither supports Wi-Fi, although the Messenger III includes a headphone jack, which the Cosmos does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Cosmos Touch VN270
Samsung R570 Messenger III
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For VerizonAlso known as LG VN270
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 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
1000 mAh
1140 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 53 x 17 mm (4.06 x 2.09 x 0.67 in)
116.6 x 53.5 x 14.9 mm (4.59 x 2.11 x 0.59 in)
Weight
123.9 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A