Category Breakdown
LG EGO T500
Samsung T659 Scarlet
Performance
24.65.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.96.5
Build
17.016.6
Connectivity
11.413.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.513.3
Summary
- The LG EGO T500 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung T659 Scarlet has a smaller screen but identical resolution.
- In terms of performance, the LG EGO has 50MB of storage and 50GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Samsung T659, which lacks specified RAM and storage.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The LG EGO T500 is equipped with a 1280mAh battery, providing longer usage than the Samsung T659's 800mAh battery.
- Additionally, the LG model includes a headphone jack, whereas the Samsung does not, impacting the software experience and audio connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG EGO T500
Samsung T659 Scarlet
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Also known as LG EGO Wi-Fi, LG T510
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.8"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
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
50MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
1280 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1280 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 58 x 12 mm (4.17 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
104.1 x 48.3 x 15.2 mm (4.10 x 1.90 x 0.60 in)
Weight
86 g
93.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pink
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
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
N/A
N/A

