LG Esteem MS910
#8296
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
LG Esteem MS910
Plum Axe
Performance
39.434.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
36.725.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.619.6
Summary
- The LG Esteem MS910 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display compared to the 4.0-inch display of the Plum Axe, though both have a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Esteem is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1.0 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, while the Plum Axe uses a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with the same clock speed but only 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Esteem offers a 1.3 MP front camera, whereas the Axe lacks a front camera.
- The Esteem has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Axe's 1400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Esteem runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), while the Axe is equipped with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the Plum Axe, which is lighter at 98g and slimmer at 10.4 mm, compared to the heavier and bulkier Esteem at 172g and 13 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Esteem MS910
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For MetroPCSAlso known as LG Bryce
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 67 x 13 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.51 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
172 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
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, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass