LG Connect 4G MS840
#7433
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
39.032.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
34.140.0
Battery
16.015.2
Build
14.517.4
Connectivity
37.931.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.918.7
Summary
- The LG Connect 4G MS840 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 840 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG model is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S3 chipset, compared to the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz NovaThor U8500, giving the LG an edge in processing power.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Ace 2 has a slightly wider aperture.
- The LG Connect has a 1540 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Ace 2 has a 1500 mAh battery, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Both devices run on Android Gingerbread, but the Ace 2 can be upgraded to Jelly Bean, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the LG is slightly thicker and heavier than the Ace 2, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For MetroPCS
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 840 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~242 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 220
Mali-400
Memory
4GB (1.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 62 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
137 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass