Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Motorola XPRT MB612
Performance
34.131.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.817.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.830.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.216.3
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the Motorola XPRT MB612's 3.1-inch screen, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG is powered by an 800 MHz Snapdragon S2 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Motorola has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 processor with 2GB of RAM, offering better processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The LG has a 1520 mAh battery, while the Motorola offers a larger 1860 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the LG runs Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) and the Motorola operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), with the latter unable to upgrade to newer versions.
- Build quality shows the LG is lighter at 120g, while the Motorola is heavier at 145g and slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Motorola XPRT MB612
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Sprint
For Sprint
Display
Size
3.5"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 3620 - 1000
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1860 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1860 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)
120.4 x 60.9 x 13 mm (4.74 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
120 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/1.8 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/n, DLNA, hotspot
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)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

