Category Breakdown
LG GD580 Lollipop
Samsung S5230 Star
Performance
25.024.6
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.326.3
Battery
6.510.3
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
14.17.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.411.5
Summary
- The LG GD580 Lollipop features a slightly smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Samsung S5230 Star has a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG offers 60MB of RAM compared to the Samsung's 50MB, though both devices have limited storage.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera without OIS, but the S5230 can only record video at 320p@15fps, while the LG does not specify video capabilities.
- The LG GD580 has an 800mAh battery, while the Samsung S5230 has a larger 1000mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no WiFi and basic Bluetooth capabilities.
- The build quality is comparable, with the LG being slightly heavier and thicker than the Samsung.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GD580 Lollipop
Samsung S5230 Star
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Also known as LG dLite for T-MobileLG GD580 Cookie flip for India
Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One, and Samsung S5233, Samsung Avila
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
60MB
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.3 x 51.5 x 13.4 mm (4.26 x 2.03 x 0.53 in)
104 x 53 x 11.9 mm (4.09 x 2.09 x 0.47 in)
Weight
103.5 g
93.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Pink, Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

