Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
LG Optimus G E970
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG Optimus G E970 has a smaller 4.7-inch True HD-IPS + LCD with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, whereas the Optimus G utilizes a more capable Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, providing better processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Optimus G supports 1080p video recording compared to the Mega 3's 720p.
- The Mega 3 has a larger 3050 mAh battery, while the Optimus G has a smaller 2100 mAh battery, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Optimus G originally launched with Android 4.0, upgradable to 4.1.2, indicating a more modern software experience on the Mega 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
LG Optimus G E970
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
For AT&T
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
PPI
720
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
130.8 x 71.6 x 8.4 mm (5.15 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
Weight
170 g
147.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

