HMD XR21 vs LG Optimus G Pro (E980)
Side by side comparison between HMD XR21 vs LG Optimus G Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.49"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13.2
MP
MP
2.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3140
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? HMD XR21
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26 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
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| Model | HMD XR21 | Optimus G Pro (E980) |
| Other model names | HMD XR21 TA-1592 | AT&T LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E980 USA, LG Gee FHD |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | feature not registered |
| Brand | HMD | LG |
| Release date | 5/1/2024, Announced: 5/14/2024 | 5/1/2013 |
| Depth | 10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.58 x 168 millimeters (3.09 x 6.61 in) | 76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in) |
| Weight | 231 grams (8.09 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.49" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 406 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 450nits[typ], 550nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (23GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm | 13.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4192x3144 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 2.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1920x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH |
| Battery capacity | 4800 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 48 hours (2 days) | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 550 hours (22.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Black | • Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| HMD XR21 | LG Optimus G Pro (E980) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body) |