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LG GD580 Lollipop

LG GD580 Lollipop

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Samsung S5230 Star

Samsung S5230 Star

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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