HTC ChaCha vs LG Optimus Chat C550
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC ChaCha and the LG Optimus Chat C550, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Price | $85 | $5,779 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,250 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 2.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 124 g | 122 g |
| Released | Jun 2011 | Mar 2011 |
Summary: HTC ChaCha is ahead on our rating. LG Optimus Chat C550 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus Chat C550 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC ChaCha is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors | TFT touchscreen |
| Size | 2.6 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 pixels (HVGA), ~222 ppi density | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 3:2 |
| PPI | — | ~206 ppi density |
| Screen-to-body ratio | — | ~36.3% |
Platform
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 2.3.5, with HTC Sense UI 2.1 for Messenger | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 800 MHz ARMv6 | 600 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (2GB card included) | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 140 MB |
Main Camera
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 3.15 MP (3 MP) |
| Features | LED flash, Face detection, Touch focus, Geotagging | Autofocus |
| Video | 480p@24fps (D1) | VGA (640x480 px) at 18 fps max or 24 fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Single | VGA | None |
Battery
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 660 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | — | 1500 mAh |
| Standby time | — | Up to 440 hours (18.5 days) |
Body
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in) | 109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in) |
| Weight | 124 g (4.37 oz) | 122 g (4.30 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY physical keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
Launch
| HTC ChaCha | LG Optimus Chat C550 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2011 | February 2011 |
| Status | Released June 2011 | — |
| Released | — | March 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC ChaCha or LG Optimus Chat C550?
LG Optimus Chat C550 — 1,250 mAh for the HTC ChaCha versus 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus Chat C550.
Which is lighter, HTC ChaCha or LG Optimus Chat C550?
LG Optimus Chat C550 — 124 g for the HTC ChaCha versus 122 g for the LG Optimus Chat C550.
Which is newer, HTC ChaCha or LG Optimus Chat C550?
HTC ChaCha — Jun 2011 for the HTC ChaCha versus Mar 2011 for the LG Optimus Chat C550.
Is the HTC ChaCha or the LG Optimus Chat C550 rated higher?
We rate the HTC ChaCha 7/10 and the LG Optimus Chat C550 4/10.
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