Category Breakdown
LG KS500
Sony Ericsson W595
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.751.0
Summary
- The LG KS500 and Sony Ericsson W595 both feature a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the W595 has a slightly larger 2.2-inch screen compared to the KS500's 2.0 inches.
- In terms of performance, the KS500 offers more RAM at 100MB versus the W595's 40MB, although both have limited storage capacities.
- Both devices sport a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the W595 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the KS500 lacks specific video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 950mAh, providing similar longevity.
- The build quality of both phones is comparable, with the KS500 being slightly heavier at 106g versus the W595's 104g, and the W595 offers a wider range of color options.
- Lastly, the W595 features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, while the KS500 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KS500
Sony Ericsson W595
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2008
2008
Description
N/A
W595 UMTS/HSDPA/850/900/1800/1900 MHzW595c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandW595a 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for America
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
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 (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8 GB, 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BST-33)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
102.8 x 49.2 x 14.9 mm (4.05 x 1.94 x 0.59 in)
100 x 47 x 14 mm (3.94 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
106 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Jungle Grey, Lava Black, Ruby Black, Cosmopolitan White, Active Blue, Peachy Pink, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
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
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
No
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No

