Category Breakdown
LG X power 3
Nokia 2.1
Performance
53.449.2
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
30.628.1
Build
83.174.4
Connectivity
46.949.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
39.040.2
Summary
- The LG X power 3 features a glass front and plastic back with a weight of 171g, while the Nokia 2.1 has a Gorilla Glass 3 front and aluminum frame, weighing 174g, giving it a slightly sturdier feel.
- Both phones have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the LG model offers better camera performance with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Nokia's 8 MP, although both have a 5 MP front camera.
- In terms of performance, the LG X power 3 has 2GB of RAM versus the Nokia's 1GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- The LG also has a larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 4000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android 8.1, but the Nokia 2.1 is upgradable to Android 10.0 and features stereo speakers, while the LG does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG X power 3
Nokia 2.1
General
Release Date
2018, July 16
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired, 50% in 60 min
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.7 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight
171 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Moroccan Blue
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

