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LG GU285

LG GU285

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NEC N500iS

NEC N500iS

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Category Breakdown

LG GU285
NEC N500iS
Performance
20.324.8
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
8.37.2
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
11.88.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
11.111.4

Summary

  • The LG GU285 features a slightly larger display at 2.0 inches with 256K colors, while the NEC N500iS has a 1.9-inch display with 65K colors, both having the same resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the LG GU285 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, whereas the NEC N500iS offers 54MB of storage and 54GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the NEC N500iS supports video recording, while the LG GU285 does not.
  • The battery capacity of the LG GU285 is 900mAh, slightly higher than the NEC N500iS's 820mAh, which may provide longer usage.
  • Build quality shows the LG GU285 is heavier at 105g compared to the NEC N500iS at 95g, with the latter being slightly slimmer.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with the LG GU285 using Bluetooth 2.1 and the NEC N500iS having a proprietary USB connection.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG GU285
NEC N500iS

General

Release Date

2010
2006

Announced

2009
2006

Description

Also known as LG GU280
Nec e959 in Asia

Display

Size

2"
N/A

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels, 1.9 inch

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
54MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

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
820 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 820 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)
101 x 48 x 13.6 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.54 in)

Weight

105 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

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

Foldable

SAR

0.71 W/kg (head)     0.39 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
Yes

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