LG Optimus Q LU2300
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Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Q LU2300
Plum Axe
Performance
33.934.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.925.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.719.6
Summary
- The LG Optimus Q LU2300 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Q is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Plum Axe uses a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, providing a marginally better multitasking experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The Optimus Q has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1400 mAh battery in the Plum Axe, which may offer a marginally longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the Optimus Q runs Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), while the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern interface and features.
- Build quality-wise, the Optimus Q is heavier at 157g compared to the lighter 98g of the Plum Axe, which may impact portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Q LU2300
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For South Korea
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
3GB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.8 x 57 x 14.3 mm (4.68 x 2.24 x 0.56 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
157 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass