LG KS500
#7972
Nokia 301
#8014Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Nokia 301
Performance
29.436.2
Camera
39.611.7
Display
32.332.3
Battery
9.111.8
Build
17.115.7
Connectivity
18.518.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.816.6
Summary
- The LG KS500 and Nokia 301 both feature TFT displays, but the Nokia offers a slightly larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the 2.0-inch display of the LG.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has more RAM at 256MB versus the LG's 100MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 320p@30fps, while the LG's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Nokia also has a larger battery capacity at 1110mAh compared to the LG's 950mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Build-wise, the Nokia is lighter at 102g and thinner at 12.5mm, while the LG is slightly bulkier.
- Lastly, the Nokia includes a headphone jack, which the LG lacks, impacting the software experience for audio connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Nokia 301
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2008
2013
Description
N/A
Also available as Nokia 301 Dual Sim, Nokia 3010 for China
Display
Size
2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
100MB
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1110 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.8 x 49.2 x 14.9 mm (4.05 x 1.94 x 0.59 in)
114 x 50 x 12.5 mm, 104.2 cc (4.49 x 1.97 x 0.49 in)
Weight
106 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Cyan, Black, Yellow, Magenta, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A