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LG Connect 4G MS840

LG Connect 4G MS840

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Samsung Galaxy Axiom R830

Samsung Galaxy Axiom R830

#8350

Category Breakdown

LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy Axiom R830
Performance
39.030.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
34.116.9
Battery
16.020.0
Build
14.514.8
Connectivity
37.942.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.915.4

Summary

  • The LG Connect 4G MS840 and Samsung Galaxy Axiom R830 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Axiom has a slightly lower resolution of 480 x 800 pixels compared to the Connect's 480 x 840 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors running at 1.2 GHz, but the Axiom uses a Krait CPU, which may offer better efficiency.
  • Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the Axiom includes a 1.3 MP front camera, while the Connect lacks a front camera entirely.
  • The Axiom also has a larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the Connect's 1540 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
  • On the software front, the Axiom runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more updated experience than the Connect's Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
  • Overall, the Axiom presents a more modern build and software experience, while both devices share similar performance and camera capabilities.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy Axiom R830

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2012

Description

For MetroPCS
For U.S. CellularAlso known as Samsung SCH-R830

Display

Size

4"
4"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

480 x 840 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~242 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 MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait

GPU

Adreno 220
N/A

Memory

4GB (1.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1540 mAh
2100 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable

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)
121.7 x 63.8 x 11.9 mm (4.79 x 2.51 x 0.47 in)

Weight

137 g
136.1 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Blue

Foldable

SAR

1.04 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head)     1.28 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity