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LG Ally vs LG Vortex

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Also known as LG VS740 PA Rating - 8.2
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 12 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

LG Vortex Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 15 Nov 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.2, 2.1)Android (2.2) 
Form factorSide-SliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.56 x 2.22 x 0.62 inches (116 x 56 x 16 mm)4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 inches (114 x 59 x 13 mm) 
Weight5.57 oz (158 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
4.44 oz (126 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboard, D-Pad  
Display
Physical size3.2 inches3.2 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels320 x 480 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.

292 ppi180 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.

TFTLCD 
Colors262 144262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassProximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time7.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
7.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 600 MHz, ARM11600 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 200  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM  
Built-in storage0.102 GB0.15 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focus, White balance presets, Panorama, Macro mode, Scenes, Effects, Self-timerAuto focus, ISO control, White balance presets, Macro mode, Effects, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA)640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMAMP3, AAC+, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook  
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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AEV-DO Rev.A 
Global Roaming Yes 
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.

A-GPS, S-GPSA-GPS, S-GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingAIM, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google TalkAIM, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M4 
OtherVoice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice commands (Speaker independent), Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands (Speaker independent), Voice recording, 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

04 Mar 2010  
FCC ID value: BEJVS740 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.

   
Head1.36 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.74 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced12 May 201015 Nov 2010 
Shopping information
Accessories Bluetooth Stereo Headset, Stereo Headset, Vehicle Power Charger, Car Mount, Holster 
MSRP price   
$ 100$ 80 
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