LG KG290
#9036
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
#10491Category Breakdown
LG KG290
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
Performance
12.312.3
Camera
39.62.2
Display
30.619.5
Battery
7.28.8
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
8.58.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
13.510.1
Summary
- The LG KG290 and Sony Ericsson R306 Radio both released in 2008, feature similar TFT displays with the LG having a slightly smaller 1.77" size compared to the R306's 1.9".
- In terms of performance, both devices have 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage, but the R306's battery capacity is higher at 930mAh versus the KG290's 820mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Both cameras are 1.3 MP without optical image stabilization, but the R306 supports video recording in SQCIF format.
- The LG KG290 is heavier at 90g and thicker at 17.7mm, while the R306 is lighter at 93g and slimmer at 15.8mm.
- The R306 also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, whereas the KG290 lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KG290
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
General
Release Date
2008
2008
Announced
2007
2008
Description
N/A
R306i Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzR306a Radio GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz for AmericaR306c Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China
Display
Size
1.77"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~108 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
5MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SQCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
92 x 46 x 17.7 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.70 in)
90 x 47.9 x 15.8 mm (3.54 x 1.89 x 0.62 in)
Weight
90 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Coffee Black, Champagne White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A