LG GU285
#9905
Samsung T739 Katalyst
#9008Category Breakdown
LG GU285
Samsung T739 Katalyst
Performance
20.312.3
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
8.39.4
Build
17.217.3
Connectivity
11.812.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.113.6
Summary
- The LG GU285 features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Samsung T739 Katalyst has a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the LG GU285 offers 20MB of storage and 20.0GB of RAM, significantly more than the Samsung's 5MB storage and 5.0GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording while the LG does not.
- The LG GU285 is powered by a 900mAh battery, whereas the Samsung has a slightly larger 960mAh battery.
- Build-wise, the LG is lighter at 105g compared to the Samsung's 116g, but the Samsung is thicker at 16.5mm versus the LG's 14.9mm.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, with neither supporting modern connectivity options like 5G or Wi-Fi beyond basic standards.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GU285
Samsung T739 Katalyst
General
Release Date
2010
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
Also known as LG GU280
For T-mobile
Display
Size
2"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~134 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
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
960 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 960 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)
100.8 x 50.3 x 16.5 mm (3.97 x 1.98 x 0.65 in)
Weight
105 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g - UMA only
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
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A