LG Optimus Elite LS696
#7832
Samsung Wave M S7250
#8173Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Samsung Wave M S7250
Performance
34.149.0
Camera
39.613.8
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.813.6
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
34.827.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.216.1
Summary
- The LG Optimus Elite LS696 features a slightly smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Wave M S7250 has a 3.65-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Elite is powered by an 800 MHz Snapdragon S2 chipset, whereas the Wave M has a marginally faster 832 MHz CPU, but both have 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Wave M can record video at 480p at 30fps, while the Optimus Elite does not specify video capabilities.
- The Optimus Elite has a 1520 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Wave M's 1350 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Optimus Elite runs on Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), while the Wave M operates on bada 2.0, indicating different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Elite LS696
Samsung Wave M S7250
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Samsung Wave725
Display
Size
3.5"
3.65"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~158 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
832 MHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
150MB
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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
113.8 x 63.3 x 12.2 mm (4.48 x 2.49 x 0.48 in)
Weight
120 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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)
bada 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity