Category Breakdown
HTC Lead
LG Optimus LTE Tag
Performance
62.535.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.439.7
Battery
1.616.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
36.849.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.422.2
Summary
- The HTC Lead and LG Optimus LTE Tag both feature a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the LG model offers an HD-IPS LCD for potentially better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the LG has significantly more RAM at 1GB compared to the HTC's 768MB.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the LG includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, while the HTC lacks one entirely.
- The LG Optimus LTE Tag has a 1700 mAh battery, providing it with a capacity advantage over the HTC Lead, which does not specify a battery capacity.
- Both devices run Android 2.3, but the LG can be upgraded to Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- Connectivity options are also better on the LG, which supports NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Lead
LG Optimus LTE Tag
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Unofficial preliminary specificationsFor AT&T
For South KoreaAlso known as LG F120L, F120S, F120K
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM4329
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
768MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
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
N/A
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
126.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (4.98 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
141.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

