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Samsung Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M) vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Discover vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (Dual D170)

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Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)} 1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M) vs L40 (Dual D170)} 16 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+4GB (2.68GB available)59%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)7%
Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
QVGA (320x240)vs+WVGA (800x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1540 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
ModelGalaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)L40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesTelus Galaxy Discover S730M, Samsung SGH-S730MLG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/1/20124/1/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)67.4 x 127.9 millimeters (2.65 x 5.04 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.68GB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredSmile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• LG UI 3.0
• Metallic edge
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Discover (SGH-S730M)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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