LG Optimus Chat C550
#7164
Parla Gala
#8256Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Chat C550
Parla Gala
Performance
34.732.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
15.26.5
Build
17.50.2
Connectivity
25.916.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.215.8
Summary
- The LG Optimus Chat C550 features a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better clarity than the Parla Gala's smaller 2.3-inch TFT screen with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the C550 has slightly more RAM at 140MB compared to the Gala's 128MB, which may provide a marginally better experience.
- The C550's rear camera is superior at 3.15 MP versus the Gala's 2 MP, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the C550 at 1500 mAh, compared to the Gala's 800 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older software, with the C550 operating on Android 2.2, while the Gala's OS is unspecified.
- Build quality favors the C550, which is slightly heavier at 122g and bulkier, while the Gala is lighter at 90g and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Chat C550
Parla Gala
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
P710 - Single SIMP730 - Triple SIM
Display
Size
2.8"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 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
140MB
128Mb 64Mb RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in)
105.5 x 59 x 12.9 mm (4.15 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight
122 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, silver, blue, red, pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A