OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  LG BL40 New ChocolateDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Apple iPhone 3GS 16GBDiscontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 128mm (5.04") | 115.5mm (4.55") |
| Width | 51mm (2.01") | 62.1mm (2.44") |
| Depth | 10.9mm (0.43") | 12.3mm (0.48") |
| Dimension | 128x51x10.9mm (5.04x2.01x0.43") | 115.5x62.1x12.3mm (4.55x2.44x0.48") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 129gr (4.55oz) | 135gr (4.76oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | Scratch-Resistant Glass | |
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 345x800px | 320x480px |
| Display Size | 41x94mm (1.61x3.7") ~217PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 4.01" | |
| Display Type | 16M TFT | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 6 hours - 2G 5 hours - 3G | 12 hours |
| Standby Time | 16 days, 16 hours - 2G 15 days, 10 hours - 3G | 12 days, 12 hours |
| OS | iOS 3 | |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 600MHz | |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 256MB | |
| Internal Memory | 1.1GB | 16GB |
| External Memory | microSD | |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | Schneider Camera Optics | |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | Available | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Accelerometer Gesture Control Proximity Sensor | Digital Compass Accelerometer Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Stereo | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | 1400mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.1 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | TV Output | TV Output |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
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| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 90 out of 100 Phone Arena LG has managed to bowl everyone over with the introduction of the extravagant New Chocolate BL40 this year a handset of the stylish Black Label series of the manufacturer... read more 80 out of 100 TechRadar LG's new Chocolate is the latest addition to its Black Label line. But is it any good? read more 78 out of 100 CNET Asia It may be packed with really great features, but the LG Chocolate BL40's disappointing user interface means it's not as satisfying a handset to use as the iPhone or HTC Hero. read more 75 out of 100 Good Gear Guide LG's New Chocolate (BL40) boasts excellent build quality and a flashy, if unconventional, design. The interface does have its issues and the oddly-shaped design does take a while to grasp, but it has plenty of features. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The words "Black Label" evoke images of things exclusive, reserved for the lucky few. The new entrant in the arena, the LG BL40 New Chocolate, the intriguing successor of highly popular style-conscious phones... read more | |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | August 2009 | July 2009 |
