LG GW550
#7853
LG Optimus Chat C550
#7164Category Breakdown
LG GW550
LG Optimus Chat C550
Performance
36.134.7
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
13.115.2
Build
15.917.5
Connectivity
20.925.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.220.2
Summary
- The LG GW550 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the LG Optimus Chat C550 has a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the GW550 has 256MB of RAM compared to the C550's 140MB, but the C550 runs on Android 2.2, offering a more modern software experience than the GW550's Windows Mobile 6.5.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the C550 includes autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
- The GW550 has a 1300mAh battery capacity, while the C550 offers a slightly larger 1500mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the GW550 is lighter at 125.5g and slimmer at 12mm, whereas the C550 is thicker at 16mm but offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GW550
LG Optimus Chat C550
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
Also known as LG Sm@rt
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
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
256MB
140MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 62 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in)
Weight
125.5 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, silver, blue, red, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer