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LG U8290

LG U8290

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Samsung E380

Samsung E380

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Category Breakdown

LG U8290
Samsung E380
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 and Samsung E380, both released in 2006, exhibit notable differences in build quality and performance.
  • The U8290 is bulkier at 125g and dimensions of 89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm, while the E380 is lighter at 77g and slimmer at 93 x 46 x 16.8 mm.
  • The E380 features a 1.9-inch TFT display, providing a larger viewing area compared to the U8290's non-existent screen size.
  • In terms of performance, the E380 has double the RAM at 40GB and storage at 40MB, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera with video recording, but the E380's camera performance may be slightly more efficient due to better processing.
  • The U8290 has a 1400 mAh battery, while the E380's battery is smaller at 750 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
  • Connectivity-wise, the E380 supports Bluetooth 2.0, offering improved wireless capabilities compared to the U8290's Bluetooth 1.1.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and do not support modern connectivity options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG U8290
Samsung E380

General

Release Date

2006
2006

Announced

2006
2006

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

N/A
1.9"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels (~148 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
40MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
No

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
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
750 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 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)
93 x 46 x 16.8 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.66 in)

Weight

125 g
77 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Champagne Gold, Scarlet Red, Ice Blue

Foldable

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, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
1.1

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