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LG KG288

LG KG288

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Samsung C520

Samsung C520

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Category Breakdown

LG KG288
Samsung C520
Performance
8.338.4
Camera
2.50.0
Display
30.619.5
Battery
7.45.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
0.71.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
6.48.7

Summary

  • The LG KG288 features a slightly larger 1.7-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Samsung C520 has a 1.67-inch TFT display with 65K colors, resulting in better color representation on the LG model.
  • In terms of performance, the LG KG288 has 1GB of RAM compared to the Samsung C520's 600MB, which may allow for better multitasking.
  • Both devices have a rear camera of 0 MP, but the C520 includes a VGA camera, albeit with limited functionality.
  • The LG KG288 is equipped with an 830mAh battery, slightly outperforming the C520's 750mAh battery.
  • Build quality shows the LG KG288 is lighter at 65g and slimmer at 12.9mm, while the C520 is bulkier at 74g and 18.2mm.
  • Both phones run basic software experiences without advanced features, lacking connectivity options like WiFi and Bluetooth.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG KG288
Samsung C520

General

Release Date

2007
2007

Announced

2007
2007

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

1.7"
1.67"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

128 x 160 pixels (~121 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~123 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
600 KB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
VGA

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
No

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

830 mAh
750 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery

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)
84.4 x 45.1 x 18.2 mm (3.32 x 1.78 x 0.72 in)

Weight

65 g
74 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Red
White, Red, 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

No
Proprietary

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