LG Optimus M
#8871
ZTE Director
#7599Category Breakdown
LG Optimus M
ZTE Director
Performance
34.534.1
Camera
11.939.6
Display
22.116.0
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.814.2
Connectivity
19.526.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.918.2
Summary
- The LG Optimus M features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Director has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus M is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 150MB of storage, whereas the Director offers a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of storage, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Director supports video recording, which the Optimus M does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh for both models, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The Optimus M runs on Android 2.2, while the Director benefits from a more recent Android 4.0, providing a better software experience.
- Build quality shows the Optimus M being heavier at 153g compared to the lighter 140g of the Director, with the latter also being slightly thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus M
ZTE Director
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
For MetroPCS
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
MSM7626A
CPU
600 MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
150MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 56 x 16 mm (4.57 x 2.20 x 0.63 in)
118.1 x 62.5 x 12.2 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
Weight
153 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Non-removable
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity