LG Connect 4G (MS840) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Side by side comparison between LG Connect 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
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19 Common items in both devices |
1GB LPDDR2 |
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
4G LTE |
100 Mbps |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
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Model | Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) |
Other model names | MetroPCS LG Connect 4G, LG MS840 for MetroPCS, LG Cayman | Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali |
Country or region available | USA | South Korea |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 3/3/2012 | 1/1/2012 |
Depth | 11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 62 x 117 millimeters (2.44 x 4.61 in) | 68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in) |
Weight | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4" inches | 4.65" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x840 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 242 PPI | 316 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
System version | Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8660 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.88GB available) | 16GB |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900 | CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 1700/2100 | LTE Cat3 (Bands 5) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | feature not registered | Face detection |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | Not supported |
HDR | feature not registered | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | VGA (640x480) |
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 | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | feature not registered | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1540 mAh | 1850 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4.5 hours | 5.9 hours |
Standby | 250 hours (10.4 days) | 290 hours (12.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • DLNA • HAC (M4/T4) • Java framework | • Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Connect 4G (MS840) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.159W/kg (head) |