OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼ LG KU990 ViewtyDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼ LG KU970 ShineDiscontinued | |
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Construction | ||
| Height | 103.5mm (4.07") | 99.8mm (3.93") |
| Width | 54.4mm (2.14") | 50.6mm (1.99") |
| Depth | 14.8mm (0.58") | 13.8mm (0.54") |
| Dimension | 103.5x54.4x14.8mm (4.07x2.14x0.58") | 99.8x50.6x13.8mm (3.93x1.99x0.54") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 112gr (3.95oz) | 120gr (4.23oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Slide |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 240x400px | 240x320px |
| Display Size | 40x66mm (1.57x2.6") ~155PPI | 34x45mm (1.34x1.77") ~182PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 3.0" | 2.2" |
| Display Type | 256K TFT | 256K TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Capacitive Touchscreen | Numeric Keypad |
| Talk Time | 4 hours | 2 hours, 50 minutes |
| Standby Time | 17 days, 22 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 | 100MB | 512MB |
| External Memory | microSD | |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | Xenon | LED |
| Camera Lens | Schneider Camera Optics | Schneider Camera Optics |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | 0.3 Megapixel | 0.3 Megapixel |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | 800mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | 1.2 |
| Bluetooth | v1.2 | v1.2 |
| Positioning System | ||
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 2100 HSPA 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 900 UMTS 2100 HSPA 2100 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Available | |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
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| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 85 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The Viewty KU990 will suit anyone who wants to combine their camera and mobile phone into one product. From picture resolution to call quality, it performs its two primary functions with stunning proficiency. Highly recommended. read more 82 out of 100 CNET Asia This is one of LG's best phones yet. If you're looking for a good camera-phone, the LG Viewty is definitely worth checking out. From the vibrating touchscreen interface to the YouTube video capabilities and photo-editing app, we liked what it has to offer and think you will, too. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The LG KU990 Viewty is a true powerhouse packing a mass of high-tech goodies under its hood: the impressive 3" touchscreen display with 240 x 400 pixels resolution, the HSDPA 3.6 Mbps capability, the stereo Bluetooth and the highly intriguing... read more | 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 |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | July 2007 | January 2007 |



