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

