LG KU800
#9476
Nokia Asha 500
#8984Category Breakdown
LG KU800
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
21.232.3
Battery
11.212.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.515.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
12.213.6
Summary
- The LG KU800 features a compact build with dimensions of 94.6 x 45.6 x 17 mm and weighs 98g, while the Nokia Asha 500 is slightly larger at 100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm and weighs 101g.
- The KU800 has a smaller 1.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the Asha 500's 2.8-inch TFT display, also at 240 x 320 pixels but with a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, whereas the KU800's video capabilities are unspecified.
- In terms of battery, the Asha 500 has a larger 1200 mAh capacity compared to the KU800's 1050 mAh.
- The software experience differs, with the Asha 500 running on Nokia's Asha software platform, which is upgradable, while the KU800 lacks a specified operating system.
- Connectivity options on the Asha 500 include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, whereas the KU800 has Bluetooth 1.2 and no Wi-Fi support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KU800
Nokia Asha 500
General
Release Date
2006
2013
Announced
2006
2013
Description
3G LG Chocolate phone
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750
Display
Size
1.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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
64MB
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
Videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94.6 x 45.6 x 17 mm (3.72 x 1.80 x 0.67 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
98 g
101 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity