LG CU500V
#10314
ZTE R228
#10421Category Breakdown
LG CU500V
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 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
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
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 & Design
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
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
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No