LG KS500
#7972
Samsung E590
#9607Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Samsung E590
Performance
29.429.2
Camera
39.610.9
Display
32.331.7
Battery
9.16.5
Build
17.116.6
Connectivity
18.57.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.811.9
Summary
- The LG KS500 features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 200 ppi compared to the Samsung E590's 1.8-inch display at 220 x 220 pixels and 173 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the KS500 has slightly more RAM at 100MB versus the E590's 90MB, though both devices have limited storage.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the E590 includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The KS500 has a larger battery capacity at 950 mAh compared to the E590's 800 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality-wise, the KS500 is heavier at 106g and thicker at 14.9mm, while the E590 is lighter at 65g and slimmer at 13.5mm.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, maintaining a basic user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Samsung E590
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
220 x 220 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~173 ppi density)
PPI
240
220
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
90MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
94 x 42 x 13.5 mm (3.70 x 1.65 x 0.53 in)
Weight
106 g
65 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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