LG Volt
#6018
Maxwest Astro 6
#6398Category Breakdown
LG Volt
Maxwest Astro 6
Performance
43.642.3
Camera
19.114.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.130.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.523.9
Summary
- The LG Volt features a more compact build with dimensions of 131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm and weighs 136.1g, while the Maxwest Astro 6 is larger at 166 x 84 x 8.8 mm and weighs 150g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays with the same resolution, but the Astro 6 has a larger 6.0" screen compared to the Volt's 4.7", resulting in a lower pixel density of ~184 ppi versus ~234 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Volt uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Astro 6 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Volt supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Astro 6 is limited to 720p.
- They both house a 3000 mAh battery and run on Android 4.4.2, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Volt
Maxwest Astro 6
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
166 x 84 x 8.8 mm (6.54 x 3.31 x 0.35 in)
Weight
136.1 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
White, Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
CDMA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity