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Casio G'zOne Ravine 2

Casio G'zOne Ravine 2

#7886
LG KU970 Shine

LG KU970 Shine

#9007

Category Breakdown

Casio G'zOne Ravine 2
LG KU970 Shine
Performance
38.238.2
Camera
39.610.6
Display
15.232.3
Battery
11.96.5
Build
14.517.1
Connectivity
21.615.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.113.6

Summary

  • The Casio G'zOne Ravine 2 features a more robust build with a weight of 138g and dimensions of 109.9 x 50.5 x 21.1 mm, compared to the lighter LG KU970 Shine at 120g and smaller dimensions of 99.8 x 50.6 x 13.8 mm.
  • Both phones have a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both devices offer 512MB of RAM and 512MB of storage, but the Ravine 2 has a superior rear camera at 3.15 MP versus the Shine's 2 MP.
  • The battery capacity of the Ravine 2 is 1150 mAh, significantly larger than the Shine's 800 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features, but the Ravine 2 is designed for durability, while the Shine emphasizes a sleek design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Casio G'zOne Ravine 2
LG KU970 Shine

General

Release Date

2011
2007

Announced

2011
2007

Description

GSM coverage available only if sold with a SIM card and activated for use with a Verizon global service plan
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
2.2"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
512MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
2 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
VGA videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1150 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

109.9 x 50.5 x 21.1 mm (4.33 x 1.99 x 0.83 in)
99.8 x 50.6 x 13.8 mm (3.93 x 1.99 x 0.54 in)

Weight

138 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Silver

Foldable

SAR

1.00 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head)     0.34 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
1.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
1.2

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Compass, thermometer
N/A