LG KS500
#7972
Philips Xenium X523
#8977Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Philips Xenium X523
Performance
29.429.0
Camera
39.69.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
9.118.9
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
18.510.7
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.813.7
Summary
- The LG KS500 features a compact build with dimensions of 102.8 x 49.2 x 14.9 mm and weighs 106g, while the Philips Xenium X523 is slightly larger at 117.5 x 51 x 15 mm and weighs 116.8g.
- Both devices have TFT displays, but the X523 offers a larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the KS500's 2.0-inch, although both share the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the KS500 has 100MB of storage and 100GB of RAM, surpassing the X523's 78MB storage and 78GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the X523 can only record video at QCIF@15fps.
- The KS500's battery capacity is 950mAh, significantly smaller than the X523's 2000mAh, which suggests longer usage time for the latter.
- Lastly, the KS500 lacks a headphone jack, while the X523 includes one, enhancing its software experience for audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Philips Xenium X523
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
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
78MB
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
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
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)
117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
Weight
106 g
116.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0
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