LG KS500
#7972
Samsung S5250 Wave525
#7463Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Samsung S5250 Wave525
Performance
29.429.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.337.3
Battery
9.112.3
Build
17.116.9
Connectivity
18.518.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.818.8
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 Samsung S5250 Wave525 is slightly larger at 109.5 x 55 x 11.9 mm and lighter at 100g.
- The Wave525 has a larger 3.2-inch display compared to the KS500's 2.0-inch screen, although both have a similar pixel density of 240 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both devices have 100MB of storage and RAM, but the Wave525 benefits from Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 3.0, enhancing its software experience with bada OS.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Wave525 has a larger 1200mAh battery compared to the KS500's 950mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Overall, the Wave525 provides a more versatile software experience and better connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Samsung S5250 Wave525
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
Previously known as Samsung Wave 2
Display
Size
2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 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
100MB
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
109.5 x 55 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.17 x 0.47 in)
Weight
106 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/La Fleur edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.52 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
bada OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer