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LG KU385

LG KU385

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LG U8290

LG U8290

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Category Breakdown

LG KU385
LG U8290
Performance
25.020.3
Camera
9.639.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
8.314.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
13.39.3
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
10.611.5

Summary

  • The LG KU385 features a compact build with dimensions of 96 x 45 x 17.9 mm and weighs 95g, while the LG U8290 is slightly bulkier at 89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm and weighs 125g.
  • Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the KU385 supports 256K colors compared to the U8290's 65K colors.
  • In terms of performance, the KU385 has 60MB of storage and 60GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the U8290's 20MB storage and 20GB RAM.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the U8290 supports video recording while the KU385 does not.
  • The KU385 has a smaller 900mAh battery, whereas the U8290 offers a larger 1400mAh capacity.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with the KU385 supporting Bluetooth 1.2 and the U8290 Bluetooth 1.1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG KU385
LG U8290

General

Release Date

2007
2006

Announced

2007
2006

Description

For TIM
N/A

Display

Size

1.9"
N/A

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels

PPI

176
176

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

60MB
20MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
180 deg rotating lens, LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF@15fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

900 mAh
1400 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1400 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

96 x 45 x 17.9 mm (3.78 x 1.77 x 0.70 in)
89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm (3.52 x 1.87 x 0.96 in)

Weight

95 g
125 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Brown
N/A

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM / UMTS

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

1.2
1.1

NFC

USB

2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A