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LG KG200

LG KG200

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Philips 290

Philips 290

#10328

Category Breakdown

LG KG200
Philips 290
Performance
25.012.4
Camera
39.635.4
Display
30.630.6
Battery
6.54.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.81.8
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
12.410.5

Summary

  • The LG KG200 and Philips 290 both feature a 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering similar visual performance.
  • In terms of build quality, the LG KG200 is slightly heavier at 89g compared to the 82g of the Philips 290, which is also slimmer at 12.2mm versus 15mm.
  • Performance-wise, the LG KG200 has a significantly larger RAM of 60MB compared to the 6MB in the Philips 290, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera on the LG KG200 is superior with a 1.3 MP rear camera, while the Philips 290 has a VGA camera with limited video capabilities.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the LG KG200 at 800mAh, compared to the 620mAh of the Philips 290, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, providing a basic user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG KG200
Philips 290

General

Release Date

2006
2007

Announced

2006
2007

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

1.8"
1.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)

PPI

128
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
6MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
VGA

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
120p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

800 mAh
620 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 620 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

100 x 46 x 15 mm (3.94 x 1.81 x 0.59 in)
101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm (3.98 x 1.75 x 0.48 in)

Weight

89 g
82 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

No
No

NFC

USB

Proprietary
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A