LG U8550
#7857
Pantech Slate
#8909Category Breakdown
LG U8550
Pantech Slate
Performance
20.320.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.731.7
Battery
14.39.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.910.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.113.8
Summary
- The LG U8550 features a more robust build with a weight of 135g and thicker dimensions compared to the Pantech Slate, which is lighter at 91g and has a slimmer profile.
- Both phones have a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the U8550 offers a higher resolution of 220 x 220 pixels versus the Slate's 220 x 176 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- Performance-wise, both devices have the same RAM and storage capacity, but the U8550's battery is significantly larger at 1440mAh compared to the Slate's 950mAh.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization.
- The software experience varies, with the U8550 featuring stereo speakers while the Slate lacks this feature, and both devices do not support modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U8550
Pantech Slate
General
Release Date
2006
2008
Announced
2006
2008
Description
N/A
Also known as Pantech C530
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
220 x 220 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~141 ppi density)
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
220
220
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
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1440 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
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)
107 x 64 x 10 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
91 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Green, Silver
Black
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
Yes
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
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