LG KU970 Shine
#9007
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
LG KU970 Shine
Samsung S3500
Performance
38.224.2
Camera
10.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
6.56.5
Build
17.115.1
Connectivity
15.84.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.612.7
Summary
- The LG KU970 Shine and Samsung S3500 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Samsung supports 16 million colors compared to the LG's 256, potentially offering a more vibrant visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the LG has significantly more RAM at 512MB versus the Samsung's 40MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Samsung can record video at 15fps, while the LG's video capabilities are limited to 320p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 800mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless options.
- The LG is slightly heavier at 120g compared to the Samsung's 95g, and the Samsung has a more compact design.
- Both phones do not support modern connectivity features like WiFi or 5G and lack a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KU970 Shine
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
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)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
120 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.2
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A