LG Optimus Elite LS696
#7832
Samsung Epic 4G
#5453Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Samsung Epic 4G
Performance
34.165.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.078.3
Battery
15.815.2
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
34.825.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.227.7
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 features a compact build with dimensions of 117 x 63 x 10 mm and weighs 120g, while the Samsung Epic 4G is larger at 124 x 65 x 14 mm and weighs 155g.
- The Optimus Elite has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of ~165 ppi compared to the Epic 4G's 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Elite is powered by an 800 MHz Snapdragon S2 chipset, while the Epic 4G has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Epic 4G can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Optimus Elite does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Optimus Elite is 1520 mAh, slightly higher than the Epic 4G's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The software experience on the Optimus Elite runs Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), while the Epic 4G starts with Android 2.1 (Eclair) but is upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Samsung Epic 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S ProFor Sprint
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Hummingbird
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB 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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
Weight
120 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, 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; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass