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LG Enlighten VS700

LG Enlighten VS700

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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Category Breakdown

LG Enlighten VS700
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
56.538.7
Camera
12.512.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
16.012.3
Build
14.516.6
Connectivity
27.123.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.813.7

Summary

  • The LG Enlighten VS700 features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch screen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Enlighten is powered by an 800 MHz CPU, outperforming the Xperia's 600 MHz processor, although both share the same GPU.
  • The camera capabilities are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X8 offers better video recording at 30fps compared to the Enlighten's 24fps.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the Enlighten at 1540 mAh versus the Xperia's 1200 mAh, which may contribute to longer usage time.
  • The Enlighten runs on Android 2.3, while the Xperia X8 starts with Android 1.6 but can be upgraded to 2.1, providing a more modern software experience for the Enlighten.
  • Build quality shows the Enlighten is heavier at 157g, while the Xperia is lighter at 104g, making it more portable.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Enlighten VS700
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

LG Enlighten for VerizonLG Eclipse for Bell Canada
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira

Display

Size

3.2"
3"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7627T
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1

CPU

800 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11

GPU

Adreno 200
Adreno 200

Memory

150MB
128MB 168MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@24fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1540 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

114 x 58 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 0.59 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)

Weight

157 g
104 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White

Foldable

SAR

0.72 W/kg (head)     1.31 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP, EDR
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
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass