LG CU915 Vu
#9366
Samsung A697 Sunburst
#8215Category Breakdown
LG CU915 Vu
Samsung A697 Sunburst
Performance
32.035.0
Camera
10.639.6
Display
26.326.3
Battery
10.310.3
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
14.77.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.515.9
Summary
- The LG CU915 Vu and Samsung A697 Sunburst both feature a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with identical resolutions and pixel densities, offering comparable display quality.
- In terms of performance, the Sunburst has a slight edge with 190MB of RAM compared to the Vu's 128MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Sunburst supports video recording, while the Vu does not.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1000mAh for both, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The build quality is similar, with the Vu being slightly heavier at 89.6g compared to the Sunburst's 87.3g.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, including WiFi and NFC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG CU915 Vu
Samsung A697 Sunburst
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
AT&T exclusiveAlso LG CU920 Vu with AT&T Mobile TV
For AT&T
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
128MB
190MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 54.9 x 13 mm (4.25 x 2.16 x 0.51 in)
101 x 52.8 x 13 mm (3.98 x 2.08 x 0.51 in)
Weight
89.6 g
87.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer