Category Breakdown
LG Apex
LG Axis
Performance
44.944.9
Camera
11.911.9
Display
34.134.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
25.524.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.616.9
Summary
- The LG Apex and LG Axis share similar specifications in terms of display, performance, and camera, both featuring a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Build quality is slightly different, with the Apex measuring 116 x 56 x 16 mm and the Axis at 115.8 x 56.4 x 15.8 mm, both weighing 158g.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Qualcomm MSM7627 chipset and 600 MHz CPU, along with 512MB of RAM.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, and both run on Android 2.1, though the Axis does not support an upgrade to Froyo.
- Overall, the differences are minimal, primarily in dimensions and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Apex
LG Axis
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For U.S. Cellular
For AlltelAlso known as LG AS740
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627
Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 56 x 16 mm (4.57 x 2.20 x 0.63 in)
115.8 x 56.4 x 15.8 mm (4.56 x 2.22 x 0.62 in)
Weight
158 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, compass

