LG KU970 Shine
#9007
Philips W337
#9064Category Breakdown
LG KU970 Shine
Philips W337
Performance
38.238.2
Camera
10.612.7
Display
32.315.2
Battery
6.513.6
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
15.826.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.613.4
Summary
- The LG KU970 Shine features a compact build with a weight of 120g and dimensions of 99.8 x 50.6 x 13.8 mm, while the Philips W337 is slightly larger and lighter at 108.3g with dimensions of 107.3 x 54.6 x 12.8 mm.
- The Shine has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the W337's 3.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 400 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
- Both devices have similar performance specifications with 512MB of RAM and storage, but the W337 supports Wi-Fi and has a more capable camera with video recording at 480p, compared to the Shine's 320p.
- The W337 also boasts a larger 1350mAh battery versus the Shine's 800mAh.
- In terms of software, the Shine lacks a specified OS, while the W337 runs on Android 2.3, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KU970 Shine
Philips W337
General
Release Date
2007
2012
Announced
2007
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
512MB
512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.8 x 50.6 x 13.8 mm (3.93 x 1.99 x 0.54 in)
107.3 x 54.6 x 12.8 mm (4.22 x 2.15 x 0.50 in)
Weight
120 g
108.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.2
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity