LG GW520
#8418
Sony Ericsson W595
#8262Category Breakdown
LG GW520
Sony Ericsson W595
Performance
24.224.2
Camera
39.610.0
Display
26.332.3
Battery
9.19.1
Build
16.814.8
Connectivity
11.914.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.215.7
Summary
- The LG GW520 features a larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W595 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- Both phones have similar performance specifications with 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, but the W595 offers stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without OIS, but the W595 records video at a lower resolution of 320p at 15fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 950mAh, and neither device supports wireless charging.
- The GW520 is slightly bulkier and heavier at 125.5g compared to the W595's 104g, which may affect portability.
- Overall, both phones provide a basic software experience without advanced features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GW520
Sony Ericsson W595
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
Also known as:LG GW520 Cookie 3G, LG GW525LG GW520 InTouch Plus, LG Calisto
W595 UMTS/HSDPA/850/900/1800/1900 MHzW595c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandW595a 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for America
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
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 (~182 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
40MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8 GB, 2 GB included
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
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BST-33)
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)
100 x 47 x 14 mm (3.94 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
125.5 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue on Black, Red on Black, Silver, Pearl White
Jungle Grey, Lava Black, Ruby Black, Cosmopolitan White, Active Blue, Peachy Pink, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
1.41 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer