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LG Vortex VS660

LG Vortex VS660

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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Category Breakdown

LG Vortex VS660
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
34.738.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
15.416.6
Connectivity
19.723.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.213.7

Summary

  • The LG Vortex VS660 features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 192 ppi.
  • Both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the Xperia X8 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and slightly less RAM at 128MB compared to the Vortex's 170MB.
  • Both cameras are 3.15 MP without OIS, but the Xperia X8 can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Vortex does not specify video capabilities.
  • The Vortex has a 1500 mAh battery, providing a longer capacity than the Xperia X8's 1200 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the Vortex runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Xperia X8 initially operates on Android 1.6 (Donut) but can be upgraded to 2.1 (Eclair).

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Vortex VS660
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

General

Release Date

2010
2010

Announced

2010
2010

Description

For Verizon
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira

Display

Size

3.2"
3"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1

CPU

600 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

170MB
128MB 168MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)

Weight

124.8 g
104 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White

Foldable

SAR

1.20 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass