LG KT520
#8523
ZTE Nova Messenger
#9035Category Breakdown
LG KT520
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
20.78.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.333.2
Battery
6.51.6
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
10.18.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.913.5
Summary
- The LG KT520 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Nova Messenger has a 2.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KT520 has 30MB of internal storage and 30GB of RAM, which is significantly higher than the Nova Messenger's 1GB ROM and 256MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The KT520 is powered by an 800mAh battery, while the Nova Messenger's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The build quality of the KT520 is slightly bulkier at 101.4 x 49.6 x 15.3 mm compared to the slimmer Nova Messenger at 107 x 60 x 10.3 mm.
- Connectivity options differ, with the Nova Messenger supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1, while the KT520 only has Bluetooth 2.0.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and do not have a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KT520
ZTE Nova Messenger
General
Release Date
2008
2013
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
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
30MB
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
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
800 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101.4 x 49.6 x 15.3 mm (3.99 x 1.95 x 0.60 in)
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
Weight
97 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A