LG Apex
#7734
ZTE Kis 3
#6431Category Breakdown
LG Apex
ZTE Kis 3
Performance
44.959.4
Camera
11.911.3
Display
34.154.4
Battery
15.214.0
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
25.522.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.623.7
Summary
- The LG Apex features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher pixel density of 292 ppi, while the ZTE Kis 3 has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display at 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 512MB of RAM and similar GPUs, but the Kis 3 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon S1 chipset.
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with 480p video recording, but the Kis 3 records at a lower frame rate of 15fps.
- The Apex has a slightly larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Kis 3's 1400mAh.
- Software-wise, the Apex runs on an older Android 2.1, upgradeable to 2.2, while the Kis 3 operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Kis 3 is lighter and slimmer than the Apex.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Apex
ZTE Kis 3
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
For U.S. Cellular
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
Cortex-A5
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
126 x 65 x 11 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
158 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity