Category Breakdown
LG U880
LG Xenon GR500
Performance
28.929.1
Camera
8.710.6
Display
31.421.2
Battery
11.29.1
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
9.316.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
13.711.8
Summary
- The LG U880, released in 2005, features a compact build with dimensions of 98.8 x 49 x 18.2 mm and weighs 99g, while the LG Xenon GR500, launched in 2009, is slightly larger at 105.5 x 53.5 x 15.8 mm and weighs 108g.
- The U880 has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, compared to the Xenon's 2.8-inch TFT display at 240 x 400 pixels, offering better clarity and size.
- Performance-wise, the U880 has 75MB of storage and 75MB of RAM, while the Xenon provides slightly more with 80MB of storage and 80MB of RAM.
- The camera on the U880 is 1.3 MP, whereas the Xenon features a 2 MP camera, providing better photo quality.
- Battery capacity is 1050mAh for the U880, slightly higher than the Xenon's 950mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software experience, the U880 has stereo speakers, while the Xenon does not, and both devices lack advanced connectivity options like WiFi and modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG U880
LG Xenon GR500
General
Release Date
2005
2009
Announced
2005
2009
Description
Also known as LG U8500
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
176
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
75MB
80MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
180 deg rotating lens
flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.8 x 49 x 18.2 mm, 80 cc (3.89 x 1.93 x 0.72 in)
105.5 x 53.5 x 15.8 mm (4.15 x 2.11 x 0.62 in)
Weight
99 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
4 - glossy black, matt black, silver, pink
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.21 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

