LG Freedom (UN272) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

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Side by side comparison between LG Freedom vs Samsung Wave Y phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/26/2013 1:58 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:13 PM

Compare Samsung Wave Y X LG Freedom (UN272) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) Compare LG Freedom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage LG Freedom (UN272)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
+480MB2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	150MB
1x 480MHz	vs	+832MHz 32bit Single-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)30% Lighter
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)24% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
155 PPI	vs	+180 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.2"7% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps200% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Change model
Model	Freedom (UN272)	Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Other model names	US Cellular LG Freedom, LG UN272	Samsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/20/2012	11/1/2011
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
System version	Proprietary OS	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
RAM memory	256MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	480MB	150MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB454357VU
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	feature not registered
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition • 2GB microSD included • Samsung ChatON • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Freedom (UN272)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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LG Freedom (UN272) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

Side by side comparison between LG Freedom vs Samsung Wave Y phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate