LG Optimus L3 E400
#8829
Samsung A997 Rugby III
#7216Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L3 E400
Samsung A997 Rugby III
Performance
22.635.4
Camera
12.539.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
15.213.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
27.219.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.020.0
Summary
- The LG Optimus L3 E400 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung A997 Rugby III has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus L3 is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Rugby III's 468 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, giving the LG a significant advantage in processing power.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Rugby III supports video recording, while the Optimus L3 is limited to 480p at 24fps.
- The battery capacity of the Optimus L3 is 1500 mAh, slightly higher than the Rugby III's 1300 mAh.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Optimus L3 using Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Rugby III's OS is unspecified.
- Overall, the LG offers better performance and battery life, while the Samsung is more compact and rugged.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L3 E400
Samsung A997 Rugby III
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
468 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 384MB RAM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.6 x 61.6 x 11.9 mm (4.04 x 2.43 x 0.47 in)
104.1 x 53.3 x 20.3 mm (4.10 x 2.10 x 0.80 in)
Weight
110 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
No
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A