LG KS20
#8490
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
#9736Category Breakdown
LG KS20
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
39.634.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
10.815.2
Battery
11.212.3
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
18.024.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.011.6
Summary
- The LG KS20 and Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 both feature a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Galaxy 5 offers a slightly more advanced software experience with Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, compared to the Windows Mobile 6.0 on the KS20.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy 5 has a faster 600 MHz CPU and more RAM at 170MB, while the KS20 has a 400 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 5 can record video at 320p@15fps, whereas the KS20's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy 5 also has a larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the KS20's 1050 mAh.
- Build-wise, the KS20 is lighter at 92.5g and has a more compact design, while the Galaxy 5 is slightly bulkier at 102g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS20
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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
Qualcomm MSM72000
N/A
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
128MB
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
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
1050 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.8 x 58 x 12.8 mm (3.93 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
92.5 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Baby Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity