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LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) vs LG Magna (3G H500)

Side by side comparison between LG Eclipse 4G LTE vs LG Magna phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Magna X LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) 12Points
4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)

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Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)} 12 Advantages LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) vs Magna (3G H500)} 9 Advantages LG Magna (3G H500)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.5GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)19%
Thinner
vs10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+318 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)6%
Lighter
4.7"vs+5"6%
Larger screen
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2100 mAhvs+2540 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
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ModelEclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Magna (3G H500)
Other model namesSprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G LS970, LG LS970Lusacell LG Magna H500, LG-H500, LG C90 Magna H500TR
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Mexico
Mexico
BrandLGLG
Release date10/1/20124/1/2015
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)318 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassfeature not registeredNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB8GB (3.5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1900Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
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 detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• DLNA
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Titan, White, Gold
• LG Optimus UI 4.1
• Knock Code, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)LG Magna (3G H500)
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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