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Gionee Ctrl V2

Gionee Ctrl V2

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LG L40 Dual D170

LG L40 Dual D170

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Category Breakdown

Gionee Ctrl V2
LG L40 Dual D170
Performance
27.436.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
53.553.5
Battery
15.216.7
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
23.829.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.324.8

Summary

  • The Gionee Ctrl V2 and LG L40 Dual D170 both feature a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
  • In terms of performance, the Gionee is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the LG utilizes a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, providing a marginal edge in processing power.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
  • The LG L40 has a larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the Gionee's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Gionee runs on Android 4.0, whereas the LG operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 with LG's custom UI, enhancing the user experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Gionee being slightly thicker and lighter than the LG.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gionee Ctrl V2
LG L40 Dual D170

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
Also known as LG L40 Dual SIM D170

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210/MSM8610 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)

CPU

1.0 GHz Cotex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Adreno 302

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1700 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700/1540 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

115 x 61 x 10.8 mm (4.53 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
109.4 x 59 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)

Weight

N/A
113.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
White, Black

Foldable

SAR

1.25 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

Yes
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
A-GPS only

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer