LG Connect 4G MS840
#7433
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
#7394Category Breakdown
LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
Performance
39.027.9
Camera
15.412.7
Display
34.116.9
Battery
16.015.2
Build
14.567.9
Connectivity
37.932.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.919.1
Summary
- The LG Connect 4G MS840 features a slightly higher resolution display at 480 x 840 pixels compared to the Samsung Galaxy V Plus's 480 x 800 pixels, though both have a 4.0" TFT screen.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, but the LG has a slight edge with 1.9GB of usable storage compared to the Galaxy V Plus's 512MB.
- The camera on the LG is superior with a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, while the Galaxy V Plus has a 3.15 MP rear camera limited to 480p video.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the LG at 1540 mAh and the Samsung at 1500 mAh.
- The LG runs on an older Android 2.3.5, while the Samsung operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Samsung includes a glass front and plastic back, making it slightly lighter than the LG, which is entirely plastic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Connect 4G MS840
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
For MetroPCS
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V+ G318
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
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
4GB (1.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@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
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
137 g
123 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA
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, 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, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer