Category Breakdown
LG AKA
LG Optimus Vu F100S
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The LG AKA and LG Optimus Vu F100S both feature a 5.0-inch display, but the AKA utilizes an IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Vu has an HD-IPS LCD with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Vu.
- In terms of performance, the AKA is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Vu's dual-core Snapdragon S3.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Vu includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The AKA has a larger battery capacity at 2610 mAh compared to the Vu's 2080 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the AKA runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat, while the Vu originally launched with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, though it can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, making the AKA's software experience more modern.
- The build quality of the AKA is slightly thicker and lighter than the Vu, which is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
LG Optimus Vu F100S
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For Europe
For South KoreaAlso known as LG Optimus F100L
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 2080 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5 mm (5.50 x 3.56 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

