LG GU285
#9905
Samsung Z170
#9825Category Breakdown
LG GU285
Samsung Z170
Performance
20.324.8
Camera
2.38.7
Display
31.431.4
Battery
8.37.9
Build
17.215.7
Connectivity
11.811.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.111.3
Summary
- The LG GU285 features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display compared to the Samsung Z170's 1.8-inch screen, both with the same resolution but the Z170 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, while the Samsung offers 55MB of storage and 55GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Samsung supports video recording at QCIF resolution, while the LG is limited to 176x144 at 15fps.
- The LG GU285 has a 900 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 880 mAh battery in the Samsung Z170, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality favors the Samsung Z170, which is lighter at 76g and slimmer at 9.3mm compared to the LG's 105g and 14.9mm.
- Both phones run basic software without advanced features, lacking stereo speakers and headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GU285
Samsung Z170
General
Release Date
2010
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
Also known as LG GU280
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 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
55MB
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
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@15fps
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
880 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 880 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)
117.5 x 48.5 x 9.3 mm (4.63 x 1.91 x 0.37 in)
Weight
105 g
76 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)
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
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
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
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