LG GT550 Encore
#10893
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
#8494Category Breakdown
LG GT550 Encore
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
Performance
5.326.9
Camera
10.69.5
Display
26.332.3
Battery
9.112.3
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
18.417.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.615.0
Summary
- The LG GT550 Encore features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM has a slightly smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG model lacks RAM, whereas the Nokia offers 64MB, which enhances its multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the LG GT550 is 3.15 MP compared to the Asha's 2 MP, but both devices have limited video recording capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Asha is 1200 mAh, providing longer usage than the GT550's 950 mAh.
- Both phones run on basic software platforms, with the Asha utilizing the Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, while the GT550's software details are unspecified.
- Build quality is similar, with the GT550 weighing 104.9g and the Asha at 101.3g, but the Asha offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT550 Encore
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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
N/A
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP, 1/5.0"
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 53.3 x 12 mm (4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
104.9 g
101.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.11 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity