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LG U8138

LG U8138

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Sony Ericsson W700

Sony Ericsson W700

#9342

Category Breakdown

LG U8138
Sony Ericsson W700
Performance
22.324.0
Camera
8.739.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
10.31.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.26.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.512.5

Summary

  • The LG U8138 and Sony Ericsson W700 both feature TFT displays with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the W700 has a slightly larger 1.8-inch screen compared to the U8138's 0-inch display.
  • In terms of build quality, the W700 is lighter at 99g and has a more compact design, while the U8138 weighs 126g and is bulkier.
  • Performance-wise, the W700 has a marginally higher RAM of 34MB compared to the U8138's 32MB.
  • The camera on the W700 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera versus the U8138's VGA camera, allowing for better image quality.
  • Both devices have a non-removable battery, but the U8138 has a capacity of 1000mAh, while the W700's battery capacity is unspecified.
  • Lastly, the W700 supports Bluetooth 2.0, enhancing connectivity options, while the U8138 lacks any wireless connectivity features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG U8138
Sony Ericsson W700

General

Release Date

2004
2006

Announced

2004
2006

Description

N/A
W700c for China

Display

Size

N/A
1.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels, 7 lines
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)

PPI

176
176

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

32MB
34MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
Memory Stick Duo Pro, up to 4 GB, 256 MB included

Camera

Main Camera

VGA, 180 deg swivel
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

95.7 x 49.5 x 22.4 mm (3.77 x 1.95 x 0.88 in)
100 x 46 x 20.5 mm (3.94 x 1.81 x 0.81 in)

Weight

126 g
99 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Blue
Titanium Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

No
2.0

NFC

USB

Proprietary
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A