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

