LG A290
#9313
LG GU285
#9905Category Breakdown
LG A290
LG GU285
Performance
20.120.3
Camera
2.32.3
Display
31.431.4
Battery
15.28.3
Build
15.917.2
Connectivity
15.511.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.611.1
Summary
- The LG A290 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display compared to the 2.0-inch display of the LG GU285, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A290 has 19MB of storage and 19GB of RAM, while the GU285 offers 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, indicating a marginal advantage for the latter.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera with identical video capabilities, but neither has a front camera.
- The A290 has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the GU285's 900 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality shows the A290 is lighter and more compact, while the GU285 is slightly bulkier.
- Software experiences are similar, with both lacking advanced features like stereo speakers or a headphone jack in the GU285.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG A290
LG GU285
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as LG GU280
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
20MB
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
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@15fps
176x144@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 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)
96 x 45.7 x 14.9 mm (3.78 x 1.80 x 0.59 in)
Weight
92 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Black, White
Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM, triple stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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