LG KS500
#7972
Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
#8566Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
Performance
29.428.9
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
9.110.3
Build
17.116.2
Connectivity
18.514.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.814.8
Summary
- The LG KS500 and Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition both feature a TFT display, but the Nokia offers a larger 2.4-inch screen with 16 million colors compared to the LG's 2.0-inch display with 256,000 colors, resulting in a more vibrant viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the LG has slightly more RAM at 100MB versus the Nokia's 70MB, but both devices have limited storage.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 320p@15fps, while the LG's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Nokia also has a larger battery capacity at 1000mAh compared to the LG's 950mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Build quality is similar, with the LG being slightly heavier at 106g versus the Nokia's 113g, and the Nokia includes a headphone jack, which the LG lacks.
- Overall, both devices provide basic functionality, but the Nokia's display and battery capacity may offer a better user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M 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
70MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (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)
101 x 48 x 14 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.55 in)
Weight
106 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Glossy Black, Glossy White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
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