LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

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

2/26/2013 1:58 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Motorola Charm X LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare LG Rumor Reflex X

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)

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!

5 Advantages LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+480MB2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+155 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3"7% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
1x 480MHz	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)21% Lighter
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)33% Thinner
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+CIF (352x288)32% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1170 mAh17% 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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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Model	Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Charm (MB502)
Other model names	Boost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	3/29/2012	8/5/2010
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	480MB	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	CIF (352x288) 24 fps
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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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 Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	5 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	334 hours (13.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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