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LG CU515

LG CU515

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LG GU285

LG GU285

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Category Breakdown

LG CU515
LG GU285
Performance
24.820.3
Camera
8.72.3
Display
20.331.4
Battery
10.38.3
Build
14.217.2
Connectivity
11.211.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
9.511.1

Summary

  • The LG CU515 and LG GU285 both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the GU285 supports 256K colors compared to the CU515's 65K colors, potentially offering better color depth.
  • In terms of performance, the CU515 has 55MB of storage and 55GB of RAM, while the GU285 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, indicating the CU515 may handle tasks more efficiently.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera without OIS, but the GU285 can record video at a slightly higher resolution of 176x144@15fps compared to the CU515's QCIF.
  • The CU515 has a 1000mAh battery, while the GU285 has a smaller 900mAh battery, which may affect overall longevity.
  • In terms of build quality, the CU515 is slightly thicker and heavier at 95g, while the GU285 is lighter at 105g and features a more compact design.
  • Connectivity options differ, with the CU515 supporting Bluetooth 1.2 and the GU285 offering Bluetooth 2.1, which may provide improved connectivity.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and do not include a headphone jack.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG CU515
LG GU285

General

Release Date

2007
2010

Announced

2007
2009

Description

For AT&T
Also known as LG GU280

Display

Size

2"
2"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~141 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

N/A
N/A

Memory

55MB
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

QCIF
176x144@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

96 x 49.5 x 18 mm (3.78 x 1.95 x 0.71 in)
96 x 45.7 x 14.9 mm (3.78 x 1.80 x 0.59 in)

Weight

95 g
105 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver

Foldable

SAR

1.30 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head)     0.39 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

1.2, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB 2.0

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