LG EGO T500
#7755
ZTE Cymbal 2
#6850Category Breakdown
LG EGO T500
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
24.646.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
32.327.2
Battery
12.916.2
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
11.437.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.521.8
Summary
- The LG EGO T500 and ZTE Cymbal 2 both feature a 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the ZTE model offers better performance with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset and 8GB of RAM compared to the LG's 50MB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal 2 supports 720p video recording, while the EGO T500 does not specify video quality.
- The ZTE also has a larger battery capacity at 1600 mAh versus the LG's 1280 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the LG being lighter at 86g and more compact, while the ZTE is heavier at 135g and thicker.
- Both devices run on different software, with the LG lacking specific OS details and the ZTE operating on Linux 3.18.71, but neither supports advanced connectivity features like 5G or Wi-Fi 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG EGO T500
ZTE Cymbal 2
General
Release Date
2011
2020
Announced
2011
2020
Description
Also known as LG EGO Wi-Fi, LG T510
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
50MB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1280 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1280 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 58 x 12 mm (4.17 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
109 x 56 x 19.5 mm (4.29 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
86 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Linux 3.18.71
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity