LG GW520
#8418
Motorola FIRE XT311
#7688Category Breakdown
LG GW520
Motorola FIRE XT311
Performance
24.245.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
26.332.3
Battery
9.114.2
Build
16.815.1
Connectivity
11.924.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.217.7
Summary
- The LG GW520 and Motorola FIRE XT311 both feature a 2.8-inch TFT display, but the GW520 has a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels compared to the XT311's 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the XT311 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB of RAM, offering superior processing capabilities over the GW520's unspecified chipset and 40MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XT311 can record video at 480p, while the GW520's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The XT311 also has a larger battery capacity at 1420 mAh compared to the GW520's 950 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the XT311 running Android 2.3.4, offering a more modern interface than the GW520, which lacks specified software details.
- Overall, the XT311 demonstrates better build quality and performance metrics.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GW520
Motorola FIRE XT311
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
Also known as:LG GW520 Cookie 3G, LG GW525LG GW520 InTouch Plus, LG Calisto
For Europe and India
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 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
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
40MB
512MB 256MB RAM
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
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106.5 x 53 x 15.9 mm (4.19 x 2.09 x 0.63 in)
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
125.5 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue on Black, Red on Black, Silver, Pearl White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass