LG U8550
#7857
Samsung R351 Freeform
#8106Category Breakdown
LG U8550
Samsung R351 Freeform
Performance
20.324.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.731.7
Battery
14.310.3
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
14.915.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.116.3
Summary
- The LG U8550 features a more robust build with a weight of 135g and thicker dimensions compared to the Samsung R351 Freeform, which is lighter at 103g and slimmer.
- Both phones have a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the U8550 offers a higher resolution of 220 x 220 pixels, while the R351 has a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U8550 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, whereas the R351 has 55MB of storage and 55GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Samsung device.
- Both cameras are identical at 1.3 MP for the rear, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The U8550 has a larger battery capacity of 1440 mAh compared to the R351's 1000 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Lastly, the software experience differs as the U8550 includes stereo speakers, while the R351 lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U8550
Samsung R351 Freeform
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2009
Description
N/A
For U.S. CellularAlso known as Samsung LINK, Samsung R350 Freeform
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
55MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
112 x 61 x 13 mm (4.41 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
135 g
103 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Green, Silver
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-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