LG AKA
#5938
ZTE Star 1
#6076Category Breakdown
LG AKA
ZTE Star 1
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 LG AKA and ZTE Star 1 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the Star 1 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the AKA's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Star 1 has a slightly faster CPU at 1.6 GHz versus the AKA's 1.2 GHz, although both share the same Snapdragon 400 chipset and Adreno 305 GPU.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Star 1 includes autofocus and a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the AKA's 2.1 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the AKA at 2610 mAh versus the Star 1's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Both devices run on Android 4.4.2, providing a similar software experience, though the Star 1 supports dual-band Wi-Fi and USB OTG, while the AKA includes NFC.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Star 1 being slimmer and lighter than the AKA.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
ZTE Star 1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
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 MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
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 x 69 x 6.6 mm (5.47 x 2.72 x 0.26 in)
Weight
135 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes