HTC Desire Eye
#5643
LG Optimus G E975
#5798Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Eye
LG Optimus G E975
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire Eye features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the LG Optimus G E975's 4.7-inch True HD-IPS + LCD with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Eye is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a faster 2.3 GHz CPU, while the Optimus G uses an older Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Desire Eye excels with a higher resolution 13 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Desire Eye's battery capacity is 2400 mAh, slightly larger than the Optimus G's 2100 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire Eye runs Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 6.1), while the Optimus G starts with Android 4.1.2 (upgradable to 4.4.2), indicating a more modern software experience on the Desire Eye.
- Overall, the Desire Eye offers superior display quality, performance, and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Eye
LG Optimus G E975
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus G E973, LG Optimus G E971, LG-F180
Display
Size
5.2"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD,
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
PPI
1080
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB (25GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP/8 MP, market dependent, AF
Front Camera
13 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (5.97 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Weight
154 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Red, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes