LG U960
#9537
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
LG U960
Samsung S3500
Performance
24.424.2
Camera
10.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
10.36.5
Build
16.415.1
Connectivity
14.74.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.112.7
Summary
- The LG U960 and Samsung S3500 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Samsung offers a broader color range with 16M colors compared to the LG's 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the LG has a slight edge with 45MB of storage and 45GB of RAM versus the Samsung's 40MB storage and 40GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the Samsung records video at 15fps while the LG also supports 320p video.
- The LG U960 has a larger battery capacity at 1000mAh compared to the Samsung's 800mAh, contributing to longer usage time.
- The LG is heavier at 123g and bulkier with dimensions of 103.9 x 52.4 x 19.7 mm, while the Samsung is lighter at 95g and slimmer at 99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm.
- Both phones lack advanced connectivity options and modern software features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U960
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
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
45MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.9 x 52.4 x 19.7 mm (4.09 x 2.06 x 0.78 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
123 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
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