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LG CU500

LG CU500

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ZTE R228 Dual SIM

ZTE R228 Dual SIM

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Category Breakdown

LG CU500
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
Performance
5.38.9
Camera
39.60.0
Display
20.314.2
Battery
11.610.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.96.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
13.35.5

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 Dual SIM, launched in 2011, is slightly larger at 108 x 46 x 11.7 mm and lighter at 80g.
  • Both phones have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the ZTE's 2.0-inch screen offers a higher pixel density of approximately 141 ppi compared to the LG's 176 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the ZTE has 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, while the LG has no RAM or storage specifications listed.
  • Both devices sport a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the ZTE does not support video recording, similar to the LG.
  • The LG CU500 has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1100 mAh compared to the ZTE's 1000 mAh.
  • Software experiences differ as the LG features stereo speakers, while the ZTE lacks this feature and uses Bluetooth 2.0 compared to the LG's Bluetooth 1.1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG CU500
ZTE R228 Dual SIM

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

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 Features

rotating lens
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
No

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1100 mAh
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

96.5 x 49.5 x 19.3 mm (3.80 x 1.95 x 0.76 in)
108 x 46 x 11.7 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.46 in)

Weight

105 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 1.8 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

1.1, A2DP
2.0

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A