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Celkon A79

Celkon A79

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LG Optimus S

LG Optimus S

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Category Breakdown

Celkon A79
LG Optimus S
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.952.7

Summary

  • The Celkon A79 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 420 pixels, while the LG Optimus S has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A79 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, compared to the Optimus S's 600 MHz CPU, which may result in better multitasking on the A79.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus S includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
  • The A79 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Optimus S offers a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • Both smartphones run on older versions of Android, with the A79 on Gingerbread and the Optimus S on Froyo, leading to a similar, limited software experience.
  • The build quality is comparable, with the A79 being lighter at 98g versus the 130g of the Optimus S, but both have similar dimensions and thickness.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A79
LG Optimus S

General

Release Date

2013
2010

Announced

2013
2010

Description

N/A
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Display

Size

3.5"
3.2"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

320 x 420 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~151 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz
600 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

N/A
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Details

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

115 x 62 x 13 mm (4.53 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)
114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)

Weight

98 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Gray

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

OS Version

Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes