LG Optimus Elite LS696
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Microsoft Kin ONEm
#9863Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Microsoft Kin ONEm
Performance
34.121.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.812.7
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
34.824.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.211.2
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Microsoft Kin ONEm's 2.6-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Elite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with an 800 MHz CPU, compared to the Kin ONEm's 600 MHz ARM 11 processor, which may result in better overall performance for the LG device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Kin ONEm can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Optimus Elite does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Optimus Elite is 1520 mAh, slightly larger than the Kin ONEm's 1240 mAh, which may translate to longer usage time.
- The Optimus Elite runs on Android 2.3.7, while the Kin ONEm's software details are unspecified, potentially affecting user experience and app availability.
- Overall, the LG device offers a more robust build and performance profile compared to the Microsoft phone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Microsoft Kin ONEm
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
For Sprint
For Verizon
Display
Size
3.5"
2.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Nvidia Tegra
CPU
800 MHz
600MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1240 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 10 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 in)
Weight
120 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity