LG Spectrum VS920
#6806
Nokia Lumia 822
#5040Category Breakdown
LG Spectrum VS920
Nokia Lumia 822
Performance
41.851.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
41.875.7
Battery
17.717.4
Build
15.717.5
Connectivity
49.158.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.029.6
Summary
- The LG Spectrum VS920 features a 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia Lumia 822's 4.3-inch AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spectrum is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the Lumia utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus, providing better overall performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lumia's front camera has a slightly higher resolution at 1.2 MP compared to the Spectrum's 1.3 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Spectrum at 1830 mAh and the Lumia at 1800 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Spectrum runs on Android 2.3, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Spectrum being slightly larger and heavier than the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Spectrum VS920
Nokia Lumia 822
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as LG Revolution 2
For Verizon Wireless
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
HD-IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, F2.2, dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1830 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable (BP-4W)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135.4 x 68.8 x 10.4 mm (5.33 x 2.71 x 0.41 in)
127.8 x 68.4 x 11.2 mm, 95 cc (5.03 x 2.69 x 0.44 in)
Weight
141.5 g
141.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gray, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.79 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, 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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass