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LG EGO T500

LG EGO T500

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Samsung T659 Scarlet

Samsung T659 Scarlet

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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