LG Rumor Reflex LN272
#8585
Mitac MIO A501
#8646Category Breakdown
LG Rumor Reflex LN272
Mitac MIO A501
Performance
36.833.8
Camera
10.639.6
Display
32.326.3
Battery
10.311.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
16.79.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.714.5
Summary
- The LG Rumor Reflex LN272 features a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Mitac MIO A501's 2.7-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Rumor Reflex has a faster 480 MHz CPU compared to the MIO A501's 200 MHz, though both have limited RAM and storage capacities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the MIO A501 supports video recording while the Rumor Reflex does not.
- The Rumor Reflex has a 1000 mAh battery, slightly lower than the MIO A501's 1050 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The software experience differs, with the Rumor Reflex running an unspecified OS and the MIO A501 using Windows Mobile 5, which may impact usability and app availability.
- Build quality shows the Rumor Reflex being more compact and lighter, while the MIO A501 is bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Rumor Reflex LN272
Mitac MIO A501
General
Release Date
2012
2007
Announced
2012
2007
Description
For Sprint and Boost Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
3"
2.7"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 850
CPU
480 MHz
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
480MB 256MB RAM
256MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SD/MMC, SDIO
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 53 x 15.2 mm (4.21 x 2.09 x 0.60 in)
95.7 x 59.6 x 20.7 mm, 118 cc (3.77 x 2.35 x 0.81 in)
Weight
133 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titan Grey
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Windows Mobile 5 AKU3.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A