LG Joy
#8625
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
LG Joy
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The LG Joy features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the 3.8-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160, with both offering a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels but differing in pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG Joy is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz NovaThor U8500.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 supports autofocus and records video at 720p, while the Joy lacks these features.
- The Joy has a 1900 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- On the software front, the Joy runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Ace 2 originally launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, providing a more modern experience on the Joy.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Joy being slightly heavier and thicker than the Ace 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Joy
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
Also known as LG Joy H220
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 302
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122.7 x 64 x 11.9 mm (4.83 x 2.52 x 0.47 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
128 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark blue, White
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes