LG Optimus Z
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Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Z
Plum Axe
Performance
29.234.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
39.134.1
Battery
13.614.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.225.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.119.6
Summary
- The LG Optimus Z features a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Plum Axe offers a larger 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, providing a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Z is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with no RAM, whereas the Plum Axe has a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Axe supports video recording, unlike the Optimus Z.
- The battery capacity of the Plum Axe is slightly higher at 1400 mAh compared to the Optimus Z's 1350 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Optimus Z runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, while the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern user experience.
- The build quality of the Plum Axe is lighter at 98g and slightly slimmer at 10.4 mm compared to the Optimus Z, which weighs 135g and has a thickness of 11 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Z
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For South KoreaAlso known as LG KU9500, LG SU950
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~229 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
N/A
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.9 x 56.9 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, 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