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Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) vs LG Splendor (US730)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch vs LG Splendor devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Splendor X Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) 09Points
1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points LG Splendor (US730) Compare Apple Watch X
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG Splendor (US730)

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Watch (Edition 42mm)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) vs Splendor (US730)} 19 Advantages LG Splendor (US730)
+8GB (6GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.8GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+324 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
520MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17%
Thinner
312x390 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
1.54"vs+4.3"179%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1400000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
205 mAhvs+1700 mAh7 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
120 grams (4.2 ounces)
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
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📱 Model features

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
 
ModelWatch (Edition 42mm)Splendor (US730)
Other model namesApple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1554 Gold 18 KaratUS Cellular LG Splendor, LG US730, LG Snapshot, LG Venice
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleLG
Release date4/24/20159/11/2012
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)67 x 125 millimeters (2.64 x 4.92 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.54" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution312x390 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
System versionWatchOS 1.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWatchOS 4.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Chipset32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)4GB (1.8GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.1 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity205 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours9 hours
Standby18 hours240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red
• Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose
• Band material: Leather, Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Touch focus
• HAC (M4/T4)
• DLNA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)LG Splendor (US730)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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