LG GB230 Julia
#10427
Sony Ericsson TM506
#8285Category Breakdown
LG GB230 Julia
Sony Ericsson TM506
Performance
12.424.1
Camera
9.639.6
Display
31.432.3
Battery
6.59.1
Build
17.414.4
Connectivity
7.815.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.315.6
Summary
- The LG GB230 Julia and Sony Ericsson TM506 both feature a 2.0" TFT display, but the TM506 offers a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels compared to the GB230's 176 x 220 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the TM506 has significantly more RAM at 35GB versus the GB230's 6GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the TM506 supports video recording while the GB230 does not.
- The TM506 also has a larger battery capacity at 950 mAh compared to the GB230's 800 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the TM506 is slightly heavier and thicker than the GB230, which may affect portability.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, including WiFi and NFC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GB230 Julia
Sony Ericsson TM506
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
176
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
6MB
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
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
QCIF@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101.2 x 49.2 x 15.7 mm (3.98 x 1.94 x 0.62 in)
95 x 48 x 17 mm (3.74 x 1.89 x 0.67 in)
Weight
89 g
96 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Dark Blue
Chrome with Amber, Emerald, Scarlet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A