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LG CU500V

LG CU500V

#10026
ZTE R228

ZTE R228

#11587

Category Breakdown

LG CU500V
ZTE R228
Performance
5.38.9
Camera
39.60.0
Display
20.314.2
Battery
11.84.6
Build
16.20.2
Connectivity
10.98.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
10.85.0

Summary

  • The LG CU500V and ZTE R228 differ significantly in build quality and display, with the CU500V being heavier at 105g and bulkier at 97 x 50 x 19.3 mm compared to the lighter and slimmer R228, which weighs 67g and measures 108 x 46 x 11 mm.
  • Both devices feature a TFT display with the same resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the R228 has a larger 2.0-inch screen, resulting in a lower pixel density of approximately 141 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the R228 has 2GB of RAM, while the CU500V lacks RAM specifications, indicating potentially lower performance.
  • Both cameras are 1.3 MP without optical image stabilization, but the R228 does not support video recording.
  • The CU500V has a larger battery capacity of 1110 mAh compared to the R228's 700 mAh, which may translate to better longevity.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features, with no specified operating systems or audio enhancements.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG CU500V
ZTE R228

General

Release Date

2007
2011

Announced

2007
2011

Description

For AT&T
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

N/A
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

1110 mAh
700 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1110 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

97 x 50 x 19.3 mm (3.82 x 1.97 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

Colors

Black
Black, Pink

Foldable

SAR

1.12 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A