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Samsung Galaxy W
I8150, I8150T, I8150BLG Optimus Vu
Dual CoreF100L
| Global Score | |
| 57.8 | 62.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
| 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-19 |
| 4.55 x 2.36 x 0.45 inches | 5.50 x 3.56 x 0.33 inches |
| 3.93 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 160.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3.7 inches | 5 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 768 x 1024 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 252 pixels per inch | 256 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset |
| Single-Core 1400 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-400 MP1 (320 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 3.82 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 530 hours standby time 18.3 hours talk time | 510 hours standby time 16.5 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 4 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | Digital TV Broadcast |
Comparison review
LG Optimus Vu has a score of 62.5, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy W's global score of 57.8. Both of these devices use the same Android 2.3 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding that. LG Optimus Vu's construction is extremely heavier but noticeably thinner than the Galaxy W, and they were released with only a couple of months difference.
The LG Optimus Vu has a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy W, because it has a lot better 1024 x 768 resolution, a really bigger display and a just a bit higher pixels density. The LG Optimus Vu has a bit more powerful processor than Galaxy W, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with 1 more cpu cores and more RAM memory.
LG Optimus Vu counts with a superior memory capacity to store more games and applications than Galaxy W, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 28 GB more internal memory capacity. LG Optimus Vu captures clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy W, because it has a much higher video resolution and a much better 8 megapixels resolution back facing camera.
LG Optimus Vu has a much better battery performance than Galaxy W, because it has a 2080mAh battery size instead of 1500mAh.
In addition to being the best phone between the ones we are comparing here, the LG Optimus Vu is also cheap compared to the other phone, which makes buying this phone a simple decision.
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