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LG U8200

LG U8200

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Sony Ericsson W550

Sony Ericsson W550

#7804

Category Breakdown

LG U8200
Sony Ericsson W550
Performance
20.336.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
1.68.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.33.0
Audio
0.087.6
Overall
10.017.3

Summary

  • The LG U8200 and Sony Ericsson W550 both released in 2005, exhibit notable differences in build quality and performance.
  • The W550 features a slightly larger display at 1.8 inches with 256K colors compared to the U8200's 0-inch display, enhancing visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the W550 has significantly more RAM at 256MB, which may contribute to better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the W550's superior software experience is highlighted by its stereo speakers.
  • The W550 also has a larger battery capacity of 900mAh, likely providing better longevity compared to the U8200's unspecified battery capacity.
  • Overall, the W550 appears to offer a more robust feature set in several key areas.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG U8200
Sony Ericsson W550

General

Release Date

2005
2005

Announced

2005
2005

Description

N/A
W550c - Triple-band 900/1800/1900 for ChinaW550i - Triple-band 900/1800/1900

Display

Size

N/A
1.8"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels
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

20MB
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

180 deg rotating lens, LED flash
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

N/A
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-37)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm (3.52 x 1.87 x 0.96 in)
93 x 46.5 x 22.5 mm (3.66 x 1.83 x 0.89 in)

Weight

125 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Vibrant Orange, Orchid White, Universe Blue

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

1.1
2.0

NFC

USB

Proprietary
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A