LG A290
#9313
LG GB250
#8441Category Breakdown
LG A290
LG GB250
Performance
20.120.4
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
15.26.5
Build
15.917.1
Connectivity
15.510.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.615.1
Summary
- The LG A290 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch display compared to the 2.0-inch screen of the LG GB250, both with the same resolution and color depth.
- In terms of performance, the A290 has 19MB of storage and 19GB of RAM, while the GB250 offers 22MB of storage and 22GB of RAM, indicating a marginally better performance for the GB250.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the A290 can record video at a lower resolution of 176x144@15fps, whereas the GB250 supports video recording without specified limitations.
- The A290 has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the GB250's 800 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of build quality, the A290 is lighter and more compact, while the GB250 is thicker and heavier.
- Software experiences are similar, with both lacking advanced features like stereo speakers or modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG A290
LG GB250
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
Mediatek MT6253
N/A
Memory
19MB
22MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.5 x 51 x 13 mm (4.47 x 2.01 x 0.51 in)
97.6 x 48.8 x 16.9 mm (3.84 x 1.92 x 0.67 in)
Weight
92 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM, triple stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A