OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  LG KU970 ShineDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Samsung D900Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 99.8mm (3.93") | 103.5mm (4.07") |
| Width | 50.6mm (1.99") | 51mm (2.01") |
| Depth | 13.8mm (0.54") | 12.9mm (0.51") |
| Dimension | 99.8x50.6x13.8mm (3.93x1.99x0.54") | 103.5x51x12.9mm (4.07x2.01x0.51") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 120gr (4.23oz) | 85gr (3oz) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slide |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 240x320px | 240x320px |
| Display Size | 34x45mm (1.34x1.77") ~182PPI | 33x43mm (1.3x1.69") ~190PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 2.2" | 2.1" |
| Display Type | 256K TFT | 256K TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Numeric Keypad | Navigation Joystick / Button Numeric Keypad |
| Talk Time | 2 hours, 50 minutes | 6 hours, 30 minutes |
| Standby Time | 10 days, 20 hours | 10 days, 20 hours |
| OS | ||
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | ||
| GPU | ||
| Ram | ||
| Internal Memory | 512MB | 60MB |
| External Memory | microSD | |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | Schneider Camera Optics | |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | 0.3 Megapixel | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Stereo |
| Battery Capacity | 800mAh | 800mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | 1.2 | v1.1 |
| Bluetooth | v1.2 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | ||
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | TV Output | |
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 900 UMTS 2100 HSPA 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 |
| O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Three | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 70 out of 100 CNET Asia A worthy successor to the popular Chocolate series, the ultra-chic design of the KU970 will appeal to both sexes, but its average Joe feature set and dodgy scroll wheel don't impress. If you can forgo 3G and HSDPA connectivity, the KE970 looks like a better choice with a microSD expansion card slot. read more 70 out of 100 Phone Arena Shine phone is a worthy successor of the Chocolates but unfortunately there are some drawbacks here, too. Although the appearance is brilliant and the functions are exactly as necessary for a ... read more 60 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The Shine is another fashion oriented camera that will appease many who are after a stylish handset, however some design and operation issues mean it isn't all it could be. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The LG Shine fashion handset was released in two distinct versions. Not long ago we reviewed the KE970 Shine. This time we turn our attention to the LG KU970 , the 3G version which is to be exclusively sold by Vodafone. They share the same metallic bodies, the same 2 megapixel cameras and the same QVGA TFT display. Other than that software-wise the two Shine handsets are as different as they can be. Be our guest on this tour with the exciting LG KU970 Shine. read more | 80 out of 100 TechRadar Samsung has produced a quality mobile here, useful for anyone buys one. Only let down on a few points. read more 80 out of 100 Good Gear Guide Housed in a sleek and sophisticated design, the D900 is another excellent handset from Samsung that is only let down by a below average battery life. read more 80 out of 100 CNET If you can afford it, the Samsung SGH-D900 is a sleekly designed slider phone with a stellar feature set, including a great camera. read more 73 out of 100 Phone Arena D900's main feature is its design! It is a multimedia phone, but compared to its rivals, the N73, the K800, the N80, etc it is much slimmer and better looking, with stylish design and solid ... read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The slimmest slider in the world already on the market. Samsung D900 (12.9 mm thick when closed) offers almost maximum equipment. It has also been given a special final touch: a 3 megapixel camera and a superb display. Now try to imagine it all in a stylish sliding body. The price, however, is rather high. read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | January 2007 | August 2006 |
