Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L3 E405
Samsung Dart T499
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.951.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus L3 E405 features a slightly larger 3.2-inch display compared to the Samsung Dart T499's 3.14-inch screen, both with similar TFT technology and resolutions.
- In terms of performance, the LG model has a faster 800 MHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Dart runs on a 600 MHz CPU with no RAM specified, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have comparable camera specifications, with the LG offering a 3.15 MP rear camera and the Dart a 3.2 MP camera, though the Dart's video recording is limited to 320p at 15fps, compared to the LG's 480p at 24fps.
- The LG also has a larger 1540 mAh battery compared to the Dart's 1200 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the LG on Gingerbread and the Dart on Froyo, which may limit software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is similar, with the LG being slightly heavier and thicker than the Dart.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L3 E405
Samsung Dart T499
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as LG Optimus L3 Dual, LG Optimus L3 DualSim
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung SGH-T499, Samsung T499, Samsung Tass
Display
Size
3.2"
3.14"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~127 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 384MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
102.6 x 61.6 x 11.9 mm (4.04 x 2.43 x 0.47 in)
104 x 61 x 13 mm (4.09 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
119 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

