LG GW550
#7853
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
#8715Category Breakdown
LG GW550
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
Performance
36.136.1
Camera
10.02.5
Display
22.133.2
Battery
13.110.3
Build
15.915.9
Connectivity
20.98.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.214.3
Summary
- The LG GW550 and Samsung Comment 2 R390C both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the LG model supports 65K colors compared to the 256K colors of the Samsung.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of RAM and 256MB of storage, but the camera on the LG GW550 is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera versus the 2 MP on the Samsung, although video recording is limited on both.
- The LG GW550 has a larger 1300 mAh battery compared to the 1000 mAh battery in the Samsung, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- The build quality of the Samsung is lighter and slightly thinner, while the LG runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, offering a different software experience compared to the unspecified OS of the Samsung.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GW550
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
Also known as LG Sm@rt
For CricketAlso known as Samsung Freeform 4 for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
176x144
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
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)
110 x 61 x 10.9 mm (4.33 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
125.5 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A