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Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs LG C397

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Spica vs LG C397 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG C397 X Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) 16Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.3"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)

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Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs C397} 5 Advantages LG C397
+800MHz 32bit Single-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs416MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+512MB (200MB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (64MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+180 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs174 PPI
+3.2"39%
Larger screen
vs2.3"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+CIF (352x288)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)19%
Lighter
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)11%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
1500 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
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ModelGalaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Other model namesGalaxy Spica i5700, Samsung i5700LG Dual chip C397, LG C397 Dual-sim, LG-C397 NeoSmart
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/17/20093/1/2013
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)59.6 x 110 millimeters (2.35 x 4.33 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~25% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI174 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Chipset32bit: Samsung S3C641032bit: MediaTek MT6255
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 416MHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB
Internal storage512MB (200MB available)256MB (64MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsQCIF (176x144) 30 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 stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.2 hours11 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• Opera Mini 7, Facebook
• Quick Memo
• LED notification
• English, Portuguese, Spanish
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)LG C397
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
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