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LG Escape P870

LG Escape P870

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Micromax Canvas Spark 4G Q4201

Micromax Canvas Spark 4G Q4201

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Category Breakdown

LG Escape P870
Micromax Canvas Spark 4G Q4201
Performance
40.538.4
Camera
19.139.6
Display
42.354.4
Battery
20.218.9
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
47.340.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.227.5

Summary

  • The LG Escape P870 features a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Micromax Canvas Spark 4G Q4201, which has a 5.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Escape P870 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Canvas Spark utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum processor, resulting in different performance characteristics.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Canvas Spark has a higher 2 MP selfie camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Escape.
  • Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Canvas Spark at 2000 mAh compared to the Escape's 2150 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The Escape runs on an older Android 4.0.4, while the Canvas Spark operates on Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the Escape being lighter at 128g compared to the 165g of the Canvas Spark.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Escape P870
Micromax Canvas Spark 4G Q4201

General

Release Date

2012
2016

Announced

2012
2016

Description

For AT&T
N/A

Display

Size

4.3"
5"

Type

IPS LCD,
IPS LCD

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

540
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960L Snapdragon S4 Plus
Spreadtrum

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz

GPU

Adreno 225
N/A

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

HDR
LED flash

Front Camera

1.3 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2150 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
144 x 72.7 x 10.6 mm (5.67 x 2.86 x 0.42 in)

Weight

128 g
165 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White Champagne

Foldable

SAR

0.56 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer