Category Breakdown
LG G2 mini
LG Volt
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The LG G2 mini and LG Volt both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- However, the LG Volt has a significantly larger battery capacity at 3000 mAh compared to the G2 mini's 2440 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), but the Volt includes NFC connectivity, which the G2 mini lacks.
- Build quality shows slight differences, with the G2 mini being lighter and more compact, while the Volt is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2 mini
LG Volt
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Available as LG G2 mini D618 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
Display
Size
4.7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2440 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2440 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.6 x 66 x 9.8 mm (5.10 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
121 g
136.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
CDMA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG Optimus UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG Optimus UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

