LG Optimus 3D Cube SU870
#6879
ZTE Imperial
#7649Category Breakdown
LG Optimus 3D Cube SU870
ZTE Imperial
Performance
35.428.0
Camera
35.139.6
Display
43.516.9
Battery
15.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.640.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.617.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus 3D Cube SU870 features a 4.3-inch 3D IPS LCD display, while the ZTE Imperial has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display, both with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the ZTE offers 4GB of RAM compared to the LG's 1GB.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the LG can record in 1080p for 2D and 720p for 3D, whereas the ZTE's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The ZTE Imperial has a significantly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the LG's 1520 mAh.
- Software-wise, the LG runs Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), while the ZTE operates on Android 4.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the LG being slightly lighter and thinner than the ZTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus 3D Cube SU870
ZTE Imperial
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For South KoreaAlso known as LG Optimus 3D 2
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
3D IPS LCD
TFT
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.8 x 67.4 x 9.6 mm (4.99 x 2.65 x 0.38 in)
- x 65.5 x 12.2 mm
Weight
148 g
153.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity