LG GU285
#9905
ZTE R230
#9754Category Breakdown
LG GU285
ZTE R230
Performance
20.315.9
Camera
2.339.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
8.35.0
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
11.83.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.111.5
Summary
- The LG GU285 features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display with 256K colors, compared to the ZTE R230's smaller 1.8-inch TFT screen with 65K colors, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the GU285 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, while the R230 has 10MB of storage and 10GB of RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities for the LG device.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the R230 supports video recording, which the GU285 does not.
- The GU285's battery capacity is 900mAh, larger than the R230's 720mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- The LG device is heavier at 105g versus the R230's 80g, and both lack advanced software features, with no stereo speakers or headphone jacks.
- Overall, the LG GU285 offers better display quality, performance, and battery life, while the ZTE R230 is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GU285
ZTE R230
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
Also known as LG GU280
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K 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
10MB
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
720 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 720 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)
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
Weight
105 g
80 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
2.0, A2DP (R230BT model only)
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