LG CU500
#10309
ZTE R228
#10421Category Breakdown
LG CU500
ZTE R228
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The LG CU500, released in 2006, features a compact build with dimensions of 96.5 x 49.5 x 19.3 mm and weighs 105g, while the ZTE R228, launched in 2011, is lighter at 67g and has a slimmer profile at 108 x 46 x 11 mm.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the R228 offers a larger 2.0-inch screen compared to the CU500's 0-inch.
- In terms of performance, the CU500 lacks RAM, while the R228 has 2GB, enhancing its software experience.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the CU500 supports video recording, whereas the R228 does not.
- The CU500 is equipped with an 1100 mAh battery, providing longer usage than the R228's 700 mAh battery.
- Connectivity options are limited for both, with neither supporting WiFi, but the R228 includes Bluetooth, which the CU500 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG CU500
ZTE R228
General
Release Date
2006
2011
Announced
2006
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE-G R228
Display
Size
N/A
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
96.5 x 49.5 x 19.3 mm (3.80 x 1.95 x 0.76 in)
108 x 46 x 11 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.43 in)
Weight
105 g
67 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No