Category Breakdown
LG Optimus LTE Tag
Nokia Lumia 530
Performance
35.438.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
39.716.9
Battery
16.714.3
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
49.732.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.216.2
Summary
- The LG Optimus LTE Tag features a 4.3-inch HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 530 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG model is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Lumia 530 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with only 512MB of RAM, potentially providing smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 530 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The LG device has a 1700 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- The LG runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, providing distinct software experiences.
- Overall, the build quality of both phones is decent, with the LG being slightly lighter and thinner than the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus LTE Tag
Nokia Lumia 530
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For South KoreaAlso known as LG F120L, F120S, F120K
Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
HD-IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0"
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (4.98 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
Weight
141.7 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

