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LG 420G vs LG VX5500

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LG 420G Remove phone

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User Rating - 9

Posted: 28 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Tracfone - Available (since 27 Apr 2010)

LG VX5500 Remove phone

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User Rating - 6.6

Posted: 31 Oct 2008
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeBasic phone  
Form factorClamshellClamshell 
Dimensions 3.56 x 1.84 x 0.73 inches (90 x 47 x 19 mm) 
Weight2.87 oz (81 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.05 oz (86 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2) 
Side Keys Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Camera shutter 
Display
Physical size 1.8 inches 
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

 160 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

 TFT 
Colors 262 144 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

YesColor, TFT 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

 96 x 64 pixels 
Physical Size 1.04 inches 
Colors

Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports

 65 536 
Battery
Talk time7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time23.0 days (552 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		18.3 days (440 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity 950 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
Camera
Camera0.3 megapixels VGA0.3 megapixels VGA 
Features Effects, Self-timer 
Internet browsing
BrowserYessupports: supports: WAP 2.0 
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Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

 800, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 1900 MHz  
DataEDGE  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 GPS 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerAlarmCalendar, Alarm, Tip calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mail Yes 
Instant Messaging Yes 
BREW Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.0, EDR 
ProfilesBasic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP) 
USB Yes 
Headphones connector 2.5mm 
Charging connector Proprietary 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3M4, T4 
OtherTTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, TTY/TDD 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

12 Apr 2010  
FCC ID value: BEJLG420G link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.13 W/kg0.95 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.40 W/kg0.64 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced27 Apr 2010  

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