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LG U8550

LG U8550

#7857
Sony Ericsson W900

Sony Ericsson W900

#9749

Category Breakdown

LG U8550
Sony Ericsson W900
Performance
20.337.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
31.732.3
Battery
14.38.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.99.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.111.5

Summary

  • The LG U8550 and Sony Ericsson W900 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the W900 offers a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels compared to the U8550's 220 x 220 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the W900 has significantly more RAM at 470MB versus the U8550's 20MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
  • The W900 also boasts a superior camera with 2 MP and autofocus, compared to the U8550's 1.3 MP.
  • Battery capacity differs as well, with the U8550 having a larger 1440 mAh battery compared to the W900's 900 mAh.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features, but the U8550 includes stereo speakers, while the W900 does not.
  • Overall, the W900 excels in display quality and camera performance, while the U8550 has a better battery capacity and audio output.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG U8550
Sony Ericsson W900

General

Release Date

2006
2005

Announced

2006
2005

Description

N/A
W900c for China

Display

Size

2.2"
2.2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

220 x 220 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~141 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)

PPI

220
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

20MB
470MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Duo Pro, up to 4 GB

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
2 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p

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-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-33)

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)
109 x 49 x 24 mm (4.29 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)

Weight

135 g
148 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Orange, Green, Silver
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM / UMTS

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

Yes
2.0

NFC

USB

Proprietary
Proprietary

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