LG GU285
#9905
LG U8290
#9769Category Breakdown
LG GU285
LG U8290
Performance
20.320.3
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
8.314.0
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
11.89.3
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
11.111.5
Summary
- The LG GU285 features a compact build with dimensions of 96 x 45.7 x 14.9 mm and weighs 105g, while the LG U8290 is slightly bulkier at 89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm and weighs 125g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the GU285 supports 256K colors compared to the U8290's 65K colors, potentially offering a better visual experience.
- Performance-wise, both models have 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, but the GU285's camera can record video at 176x144@15fps, whereas the U8290 has video capability without specified resolution.
- The GU285's battery capacity is 900mAh, which is lower than the U8290's 1400mAh, suggesting shorter usage time for the former.
- In terms of software experience, both lack advanced features and connectivity options, with the GU285 supporting Bluetooth 2.1 and the U8290 using Bluetooth 1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GU285
LG U8290
General
Release Date
2010
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
Also known as LG GU280
N/A
Display
Size
2"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels
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
20MB
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
180 deg rotating lens, LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
96 x 45.7 x 14.9 mm (3.78 x 1.80 x 0.59 in)
89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm (3.52 x 1.87 x 0.96 in)
Weight
105 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A