LG Optimus G LS970
#4942
Nokia 808 PureView
#5411Category Breakdown
LG Optimus G LS970
Nokia 808 PureView
Performance
61.935.1
Camera
19.136.8
Display
68.475.1
Battery
20.014.0
Build
15.315.1
Connectivity
59.541.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.227.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus G LS970 features a larger 4.7-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 4.0-inch AMOLED display of the Nokia 808 PureView, which has a lower resolution of 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset and 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the 808 PureView's 1.3 GHz ARM 11 processor and 512MB of RAM.
- The camera on the Nokia 808 PureView stands out with a 41 MP sensor, significantly surpassing the 13 MP camera of the Optimus G, although both devices can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the Optimus G housing a 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery in the 808 PureView.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Optimus G using Android 4.0 and the 808 PureView running Nokia Belle OS, impacting the software experience and available applications.
- The build quality of the Optimus G is more compact and lighter at 144.9g, while the 808 PureView is bulkier at 169g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus G LS970
Nokia 808 PureView
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For SprintAlso known as LG Eclipse 4G LTE
Also known as Nokia 808 PureView RM-807
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
768
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
N/A
CPU
Qualcomm APQ8064
1.3 GHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 320
Broadcom BCM2763
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
41 MP (38 MP effective), f/2.4, 1/1.2", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BV-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm, 95.5 cc (4.88 x 2.37 x 0.55 in)
Weight
144.9 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Nokia Belle OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass