LG Optimus Elite LS696
#8179
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
#10019Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.750.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 features a sturdy build with dimensions of 117 x 63 x 10 mm and weighs 120g, while the NIU Andy 3.5E2I is slightly lighter at 102g and measures 115.5 x 62.8 x 10.7 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.5-inch display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the NIU uses an LCD with 256K colors compared to the LG's TFT.
- In terms of performance, the LG is powered by an 800 MHz Snapdragon S2 chipset, whereas the NIU has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor, offering a slight edge in processing speed.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the NIU includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the LG.
- The LG has a 1520 mAh battery, while the NIU's battery capacity is lower at 1300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the LG runs on Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), while the NIU operates on a more recent Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
For Sprint
For Mexico
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
800 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 10 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
115.5 x 62.8 x 10.7 mm (4.55 x 2.47 x 0.42 in)
Weight
120 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, white
Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes