LG U830
#8756
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
LG U830
Samsung S3500
Performance
34.924.2
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
1.66.5
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
10.74.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.212.7
Summary
- The LG U830 and Samsung S3500 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 182 ppi, but the Samsung offers a broader color range with 16 million colors compared to the LG's 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the LG has significantly more RAM at 180MB versus the Samsung's 40MB, but both have limited storage capacities.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording at 320p@15fps while the LG does not specify video capabilities.
- The Samsung S3500 has a larger battery capacity of 800mAh compared to the LG's unspecified capacity, which may contribute to better longevity.
- Build-wise, the LG is slightly lighter at 93g versus the Samsung's 95g, and they both lack advanced connectivity options and modern software features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U830
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
180MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98 x 49 x 14.8 mm (3.86 x 1.93 x 0.58 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
93 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 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