LG GW990
#7415
Motorola MILESTONE
#7943Category Breakdown
LG GW990
Motorola MILESTONE
Performance
54.834.7
Camera
39.612.5
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.814.0
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
24.928.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.016.9
Summary
- The LG GW990 features a larger 4.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 1024 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola MILESTONE's 3.7-inch TFT display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GW990 is powered by an Intel Atom CPU with 512MB RAM, while the MILESTONE uses a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 256MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the GW990.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the MILESTONE can record video at 480p, whereas the GW990 does not specify video capabilities.
- The GW990 has a 1850 mAh battery, slightly larger than the MILESTONE's 1400 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the GW990 running MeeGo OS and the MILESTONE on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a more familiar interface for Android users.
- Build quality shows the MILESTONE is heavier at 165g compared to the GW990, which has a more substantial form factor but lacks detailed weight specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GW990
Motorola MILESTONE
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
Display
Size
4.8"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 1024 pixels (~236 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel Atom (Pineview, 45nm)
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB RAM
133MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
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
1850 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.8 x 64.2 x 12 mm (5.78 x 2.53 x 0.47 in)
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
Weight
N/A
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Motonav software
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
MeeGo OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass