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LG KG288

LG KG288

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Motorola W230

Motorola W230

#11410

Category Breakdown

LG KG288
Motorola W230
Performance
8.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
30.622.8
Battery
7.48.9
Build
0.20.1
Connectivity
0.72.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
6.45.7

Summary

  • The LG KG288 features a slightly larger 1.7-inch TFT display with 256K colors and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Motorola W230 has a 1.6-inch CSTN display with 65K colors and a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, resulting in a marginally better visual experience for the LG model.
  • In terms of performance, the LG KG288 has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Motorola W230 lacks RAM specifications, indicating a potential disadvantage in multitasking.
  • Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras, limiting their photography capabilities.
  • The LG KG288 is powered by an 830mAh battery, while the Motorola W230 offers a larger 940mAh battery, which may provide longer usage time.
  • Build quality shows the LG KG288 is lighter at 65g and slimmer at 12.9mm compared to the heavier 80g and thicker 14.7mm of the Motorola W230.
  • Both phones lack advanced connectivity options and run on basic software experiences.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG KG288
Motorola W230

General

Release Date

2007
2008

Announced

2007
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

1.7"
1.6"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors

Resolution

128 x 160 pixels (~121 ppi density)
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 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

1MB
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
N/A

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
N/A

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

830 mAh
940 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

99.5 x 45 x 12.9 mm (3.92 x 1.77 x 0.51 in)
110 x 45 x 14.7 mm (4.33 x 1.77 x 0.58 in)

Weight

65 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Red
lustrous silver, dark titanium gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.28 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)

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

No
1.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A