LG Optimus Elite LS696
#7832
Orange Monte Carlo
#7468Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Orange Monte Carlo
Performance
34.152.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.9
Battery
15.814.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.825.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.218.7
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 and Orange Monte Carlo both feature a plastic build with similar weights, but the Monte Carlo is slightly larger and heavier.
- The Optimus Elite has a smaller 3.5-inch display with a lower resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Monte Carlo offers a larger 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by an 800 MHz CPU, but the Optimus Elite has 4GB of storage compared to the Monte Carlo's 512MB.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Optimus Elite's battery capacity is 1520 mAh, slightly higher than the Monte Carlo's 1400 mAh, and both run on Android 2.3.x, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Orange Monte Carlo
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Sprint
Also known as ZTE Skate
Display
Size
3.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM
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
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
125.9 x 67.8 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
120 g
120 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 / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass