Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L3 E405
Nokia E52
Performance
29.824.5
Camera
12.511.3
Display
32.339.1
Battery
16.015.2
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
30.125.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.414.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus L3 E405 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the Nokia E52's 2.4-inch screen, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels but the E52 offers a higher pixel density at approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus L3 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the E52 has a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU with only 60MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the LG device.
- Both cameras are similar with the L3 at 3.15 MP and the E52 at 3.2 MP, but the E52 records video at a lower frame rate of 15fps compared to the L3's 24fps.
- The battery capacity of the L3 is slightly higher at 1540 mAh versus the E52's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The Optimus L3 runs on Android 2.3.6, while the E52 utilizes the Symbian S60 platform, reflecting a more modern software experience in the LG device.
- Overall, the build quality of the E52 is slightly more compact and lighter at 98g compared to the L3's 119g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L3 E405
Nokia E52
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
Also known as LG Optimus L3 Dual, LG Optimus L3 DualSim
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M 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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 384MB RAM
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
QVGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
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)
116 x 49 x 9.9 mm, 54 cc (4.57 x 1.93 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Metal Grey Aluminium, Golden Aluminium, Graphite Grey, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass

