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Samsung i740

Samsung i740

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Samsung L870

Samsung L870

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Category Breakdown

Samsung i740
Samsung L870
Performance
40.629.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.336.8
Battery
15.210.3
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
11.414.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.417.1

Summary

  • The Samsung i740 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the L870 has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display but offers 16 million colors, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the i740 is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU and 64MB RAM, whereas the L870 has a 32-bit STMicroelectronics CPU and 100MB RAM, which may lead to better multitasking on the latter.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither supports optical image stabilization.
  • The i740 has a 1500 mAh battery capacity compared to the L870's 1000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the i740 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, while the L870 operates on Symbian 9.3, which may provide different user experiences.
  • Overall, the i740 has a slight edge in battery life and screen size, while the L870 benefits from a more vibrant display and potentially better performance due to its RAM.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung i740
Samsung L870

General

Release Date

2008
2008

Announced

2008
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.8"
2.4"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 16M

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

624 MHz
32-bit STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815P14

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
100MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
Yes

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

1500 mAh
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

107 x 59 x 13.9 mm (4.21 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
103.5 x 50.5 x 13.5 mm (4.07 x 1.99 x 0.53 in)

Weight

100 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.41 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

2.0
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A