The LG CU500, released in July 2006, was a lightweight and compact feature phone with a thickness of 19.3mm and weighing only 105g, making it easy to carry around.
Equipped with a microSD slot for expandable storage, users could store more photos, videos, and music on this device.
The phone featured a 1.3 MP rotating lens camera, allowing users to take photos and videos conveniently.
With GSM/HSPA technology, this phone offered decent internet connectivity speeds for its time, supporting 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G bands HSDPA 2100.
The LG CU500 had a removable Li-Po 1100 mAh battery that provided up to 5 hours of talk time, ensuring users stayed connected throughout the day.
Despite being discontinued, this phone was popular among users, with a popularity score of 337,859 hits, and was available in a sleek black color option.