LG CU720 Shine
#8470
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
#8494Category Breakdown
LG CU720 Shine
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
Performance
24.626.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.312.3
Build
15.916.4
Connectivity
11.217.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.015.0
Summary
- The LG CU720 Shine, released in 2007, features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM, launched in 2013, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 500 has 64MB of RAM compared to the Shine's 50MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, while the Shine offers standard video capabilities without specific frame rate details.
- The Asha 500 also boasts a larger 1200mAh battery compared to the Shine's 900mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Shine lacks Wi-Fi connectivity, whereas the Asha 500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and the Asha 500 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, offering a different software experience than the Shine.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG CU720 Shine
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
50MB
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP, 1/5.0"
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100 x 50.5 x 15 mm (3.94 x 1.99 x 0.59 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
119 g
101.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
1.11 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity