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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus M vs Motorola Charm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Charm X LG Optimus M (MS690) 08Points
LG Optimus M (MS690)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare LG Optimus M X
Motorola Charm (MB502)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Charm (MB502)

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Optimus M (MS690)} 8 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Charm (MB502)} 9 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+180 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
+3.2"14%
Larger screen		vs2.8"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 2.2 FroyoAdvantage
Android 2.2 Froyo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+1500 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1170 mAh
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)39%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)40%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
512MB (150MB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)Charm (MB502)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGMotorola
Release date11/24/20108/5/2010
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI 1.5

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)CIF (352x288) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1170 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours5 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)334 hours (13.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
Java framework		• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet
• 2GB microSD included
• CrystalTalk Plus
• BackTrack navigation pad
• Kodak Perfect Touch
• HAC
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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