LG Quantum
#8431
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
LG Quantum
Plum Axe
Performance
43.234.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
26.725.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.219.6
Summary
- The LG Quantum features a more robust build with a heavier weight of 176g compared to the lighter Plum Axe at 98g, which has a slightly larger 4.0" display but lower pixel density.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the same resolution, but the Quantum's higher pixel density offers a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Quantum is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 16GB of storage, while the Plum Axe uses a Mediatek MT6575 with only 4GB of storage, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Quantum.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Axe supports video recording, whereas the Quantum is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Quantum at 1500mAh compared to the Axe's 1400mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- For software, the Quantum runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Quantum
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For AT&T
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
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
119.5 x 59.5 x 15.2 mm (4.70 x 2.34 x 0.60 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
176 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.30 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass