Category Breakdown
LG U8200
ZTE R230
Performance
20.315.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.320.3
Battery
1.65.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.33.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
10.011.5
Summary
- The LG U8200, released in 2005, features a compact build with dimensions of 89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm and weighs 125g, while the ZTE R230, introduced in 2010, is slightly larger at 108 x 46 x 13 mm and lighter at 80g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the R230's 1.8" screen offers a slightly higher pixel density of approximately 157 ppi compared to the U8200's 176 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the U8200 has 20GB of RAM, outperforming the R230's 10GB, though both have limited storage capacity.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The R230 has a 720mAh battery, providing better longevity than the U8200's unspecified capacity.
- Software experiences are minimal on both devices, lacking modern features and connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U8200
ZTE R230
General
Release Date
2005
2010
Announced
2005
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
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
20MB
10MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
180 deg rotating lens, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
720 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
89.5 x 47.5 x 24.5 mm (3.52 x 1.87 x 0.96 in)
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
Weight
125 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
2.0, A2DP (R230BT model only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

