LG KE500
#9057
LG KG290
#9036Category Breakdown
LG KE500
LG KG290
Performance
25.012.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.430.6
Battery
6.57.2
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
3.58.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.413.5
Summary
- The LG KE500 features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering better clarity than the LG KG290's 1.77-inch display at 128 x 160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KE500 has significantly more RAM at 60MB compared to the KG290's 5MB, which enhances multitasking capabilities.
- The KE500 also boasts a superior 2 MP rear camera versus the 1.3 MP camera on the KG290.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower on the KE500 at 800 mAh, while the KG290 has an 820 mAh battery, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices weighing 90g, though the KE500 is slightly slimmer.
- Software experiences are limited on both, lacking advanced features and connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KE500
LG KG290
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
PPI
176
128
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
60MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
97 x 47 x 14.9 mm (3.82 x 1.85 x 0.59 in)
92 x 46 x 17.7 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.70 in)
Weight
90 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
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