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LG Mach LS860

LG Mach LS860

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Samsung W999

Samsung W999

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Category Breakdown

LG Mach LS860
Samsung W999
Performance
43.946.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
16.715.2
Build
14.316.8
Connectivity
41.729.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.726.8

Summary

  • The LG Mach LS860 features a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung W999 has a smaller 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG Mach is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with 1GB of RAM, compared to the Samsung W999's Snapdragon S3 with 16GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG Mach supports 1080p video recording, while the W999 is limited to 720p.
  • The LG Mach has a slightly larger 1700 mAh battery, whereas the W999 has a 1500 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the LG Mach runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern experience compared to the older Android 2.3 on the Samsung W999.
  • Build quality shows the LG Mach is lighter at 167.8g, while the Samsung W999 is heavier at 206g and thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Mach LS860
Samsung W999

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2011

Description

For SprintAlso known as LG Cayenne
N/A

Display

Size

4"
3.5"

Type

IPS LCD
Super AMOLED

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion

GPU

Adreno 225
Adreno 220

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
16GB

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

VGA
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1700 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117.9 x 65 x 12.2 mm (4.64 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)

Weight

167.8 g
206 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head)     1.13 W/kg (body)
0.67 W/kg (head)     0.69 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / EVDO

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass