LG KU970 Shine
#9007
Samsung W9705
#8062Category Breakdown
LG KU970 Shine
Samsung W9705
Performance
38.229.2
Camera
10.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
6.510.3
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
15.822.9
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
13.616.4
Summary
- The LG KU970 Shine features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung W9705 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the KU970 Shine has 512MB of RAM compared to the W9705's 83MB, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the W9705 supports video recording.
- The KU970 Shine has an 800mAh battery, while the W9705 offers a larger 1000mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with the W9705 supporting Wi-Fi, unlike the KU970 Shine.
- Build quality is comparable, with the KU970 Shine being lighter at 120g versus the W9705's 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG KU970 Shine
Samsung W9705
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung Extreme
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
83MB
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
100.5 x 52 x 22.9 mm (3.96 x 2.05 x 0.90 in)
Weight
120 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.2
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Compass