LG U8550
#7857
Nokia 6230i
#10839Category Breakdown
LG U8550
Nokia 6230i
Performance
20.322.3
Camera
39.68.7
Display
31.720.5
Battery
14.38.3
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
14.96.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.18.8
Summary
- The LG U8550 features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 220 x 220 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia 6230i's 1.5-inch display at 208 x 208 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, while the Nokia provides 32MB of storage with 32GB of RAM, indicating a slight advantage for the Nokia in memory.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the LG supports video capture, whereas the Nokia only offers QCIF video.
- The LG U8550 is equipped with a 1440 mAh battery, outperforming the Nokia's 900 mAh capacity.
- Build quality shows the LG is heavier at 135g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Nokia at 99g.
- Lastly, the software experience differs as the LG has stereo speakers, while the Nokia does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U8550
Nokia 6230i
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
1.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
220 x 220 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~141 ppi density)
208 x 208 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
220
208
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
32MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
MMC, up to 512 MB
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 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
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1440 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
90 x 55 x 24.7 mm (3.54 x 2.17 x 0.97 in)
103 x 44 x 20 mm, 76 cc (4.06 x 1.73 x 0.79 in)
Weight
135 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Green, Silver
Silver Grey, Black , White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Pop-Port
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A