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LG Connect 4G (MS840) vs Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)

Side by side comparison between LG Connect 4G vs Blu Studio 5.3 S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Studio 5.3 S X LG Connect 4G (MS840) 04Points
4"
TFT

480x840

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580) Compare LG Connect 4G X
5.3"
LED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)

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Connect 4G (MS840)} 4 Advantages LG Connect 4G (MS840) vs Studio 5.3 S (D580)} 16 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+242 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.88GB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)32%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x840 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels29%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5.3"33%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAhvs+2800 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
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ModelConnect 4G (MS840)Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Connect 4G, LG MS840 for MetroPCS, LG CaymanBLU Studio 5.3S D580a, BLU Studio 5.3 S D580i
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGBlu
Release date3/3/20125/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 117 millimeters (2.44 x 4.61 in)78.9 x 153.6 millimeters (3.11 x 6.05 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x840 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)242 PPI208 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM866032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.88GB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS D580a: 850/1900 - D580i: 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredBlu Bright+ sensor

📸 Front camera

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1540 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours20 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)833.3 hours (34.7 days)

➕ Other features

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• DLNA
• HAC (M4/T4)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Connect 4G (MS840)Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)
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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