LG GU285
#9905
Samsung E490
#8274Category Breakdown
LG GU285
Samsung E490
Performance
20.320.4
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
8.37.5
Build
17.217.3
Connectivity
11.88.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
11.115.7
Summary
- The LG GU285 features a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Samsung E490 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with 65K colors, both offering a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the GU285 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, whereas the E490 provides 22MB of storage and 22GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the E490 supports video recording, while the GU285 does not.
- The GU285 is equipped with a 900 mAh battery, slightly larger than the E490's 850 mAh battery.
- Build quality shows the GU285 is heavier at 105g compared to the E490's 83g, with the latter being slightly thicker.
- The software experience differs as the E490 includes stereo speakers, while the GU285 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GU285
Samsung E490
General
Release Date
2010
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
Also known as LG GU280
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
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
22MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 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)
94 x 49 x 15.5 mm (3.70 x 1.93 x 0.61 in)
Weight
105 g
83 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver
Red/Silver and Red/Black (different keypads)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
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
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A