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LG U8290

LG U8290

#10313
Samsung C5212

Samsung C5212

#10387

Category Breakdown

LG U8290
Samsung C5212
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4

Summary

  • The LG U8290 features a compact build with dimensions of 89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm and weighs 125g, while the Samsung C5212 is larger at 112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm and lighter at 98.7g, offering a more modern 2.2" display with 256K colors compared to the LG's smaller screen.
  • Both phones have a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the Samsung's display density is slightly lower at ~128 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG has 20MB storage and 20GB RAM, while the Samsung provides 60MB storage and 60GB RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Samsung supports video recording at QCIF@15fps, whereas the LG does not specify video capabilities.
  • The LG U8290 has a 1400mAh battery, while the Samsung C5212 has a smaller 1000mAh battery.
  • Both run basic software experiences without advanced features, lacking stereo speakers and headphone jacks.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG U8290
Samsung C5212

General

Release Date

2006
2009

Announced

2006
2009

Description

N/A
Also known as Samsung Fizz

Display

Size

N/A
2.2"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
60MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Details

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
QCIF@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm (3.52 x 1.87 x 0.96 in)
112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)

Weight

125 g
98.7 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

1.1
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No