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LG X cam

LG X cam

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Vertu Aster

Vertu Aster

#2476

Category Breakdown

LG X cam
Vertu Aster
Performance
53.867.7
Camera
19.139.6
Display
58.983.8
Battery
22.181.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.961.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.248.6

Summary

  • The LG X cam features a lightweight build at 118g and a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Vertu Aster, weighing 193g, has a smaller 4.7-inch Sapphire crystal glass display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~473 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG X cam is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Vertu Aster utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a quad-core CPU, offering potentially better performance.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aster's camera is Hasselblad certified, which may enhance image quality.
  • The LG X cam has a 2520mAh battery, slightly larger than the Aster's 2275mAh, but both lack fast charging capabilities; however, the Aster supports wireless charging.
  • Software-wise, the LG X cam runs on Android 6.0, providing a more updated experience compared to the Aster's Android 4.4.2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG X cam
Vertu Aster

General

Release Date

2016
2014

Announced

2016
2014

Description

Versions: K580 (Europe);
N/A

Display

Size

5.2"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
Sapphire crystal glass

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~473 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Sapphire crystal glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400

GPU

Mali-T720MP3
Adreno 330

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, Hasselblad certified, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash

Front Camera

8 MP
2.1 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2520 mAh
2275 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2275 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
Wireless (Qi)

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

147.5 x 73.6 x 6.9 mm (5.81 x 2.90 x 0.27 in)
143.4 x 69 x 11.2 mm (5.65 x 2.72 x 0.44 in)

Weight

118 g
193 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Titan Silver, White, Gold, Pink Gold
Onyx Calf, Lagoon Calf, Blush Calf, Caviar Karung, Tangerine Karung, Raspberry Ostrich, Cognac Ostrich

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass