Category Breakdown
LG Volt
Micromax Canvas Spark Q380
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The LG Volt and Micromax Canvas Spark Q380 both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the LG Volt is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a slightly lower clock speed of 1.2 GHz compared to the 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6582M in the Canvas Spark, although both have 1GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Volt supports 1080p video recording, while the Canvas Spark is limited to 720p.
- The LG Volt has a larger 3000 mAh battery, compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Canvas Spark, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Volt runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Canvas Spark operates on a more recent Android 5.0 (Lollipop), potentially providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Volt being slightly heavier at 136.1g versus the Canvas Spark's 134g, and both devices lack notable premium materials or water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Volt
Micromax Canvas Spark Q380
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"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
8.5 mm thickness
Weight
136.1 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
White/Gold, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
CDMA, LTE
HSPA
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
2.1
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

