by: Caroline Telford
The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music and the LG Cookie are comparable, though they have different functions. While the 5800 Xpress is meant for those who love to take their music with them everywhere they go, the Cookie is for those who want something a bit more basic. Both phones were announced in the Fall of 2008, and both are available now for purchase.
The XPress phone provides fast data speed, though there are some complaints about the phone lagging. The other phone, however, has a significantly low data speed.
The music phone is 4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 inches, and weighs 3.84 ounces. The other is 4.19 x 2.18 x 0.47 inches, but is a little bit lighter Ð 3.14 ounces. If you compare the displays for both phones, the Nokia is larger, at 360 x 640 pixels and 3.20 inches. The LG cell phoneÕs display is 240 x 400 pixels, and only 3 inches. Both mobile phones offer a touch screen display, complete with a stylus and handwriting recognition. The 5800's touch screen is favored considerably over the otherÕs by phone users.
The battery life for both cell phones is significantly different. The 5800 has a talk time of almost nine hours, whereas the LG CookieÕs talk time is less than four hours. The stand-by battery life for the Nokia 5800 is approximately 406 hours, and 350 hours for the LG.
For some, the camera is one of the most important details on a phone. The 5800Õs camera is 3.2 megapixels and can also record video as well as auto focus, flash, and digital zoom. On the other end of the spectrum, the other phone's camera has a resolution of 3 megapixels and while it can record video, it doesnÕt have a flash.
The Xpress was designed with music lovers in mind, and it can play MP3s and more, including FM radio. While the other phone also offers FM radio, the music options are much more limited. It can only play MP3s.
As far as memory goes, the Music has its opponent beat. It offers 81 MB of built-in memory. Its competitor only offers 48 MB. Both phones use the MicroSD card.
As far as the extra features go, both offer picture and ring ID, alarm, calendar, and a calculator. They have the basics covered. The 5800 offers voice dialing as well. The main complaint as far as the other phone goes is that it offers no Wi-Fi and there are many bugs in the software.
Since the phones are quite different from each other, it is obvious that they are intended for different types of users. The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is designed for those who want their music on the go, as well as a camera that is as good as some digital cameras. The LG Cookie, however, was intended for somebody who wants a phone with them, but doesnÕt intend on using it much while they are out. While it is compatible with music programs, the battery life isnÕt nearly as long as its
opponents.
About The Author
DialToSave provides handset reviews and price comparison of mobile phone deals. They compare every single mobile phone available in the UK including the Nokia 5800. Visit http://www.dialtosave.co.uk/mobile/ and http://www.dialtosave.co.uk/mobile/mobile-phones/LG/KP500+Cookie/
