Category Breakdown
LG Escape P870
LG Lucid2 VS870
Performance
40.543.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.343.8
Battery
20.221.4
Build
17.014.7
Connectivity
47.344.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.223.3
Summary
- The LG Escape P870 and LG Lucid2 VS870 both feature a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Lucid2 uses AH IPS LCD technology, potentially offering better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core CPU; however, the Lucid2 has 8GB of RAM compared to the Escape's 4GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Lucid2 has a larger battery capacity at 2460 mAh versus the Escape's 2150 mAh, which could translate to longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Escape runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Lucid2 is on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a slightly more updated user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Lucid2 being slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Escape P870
LG Lucid2 VS870
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For AT&T
For Verizon
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD,
AH IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960L Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2460 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 65 x 9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
122.5 x 62.8 x 9.8 mm (4.82 x 2.47 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.56 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
0.59 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

