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LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs LG G4 (VS986)

Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 2 vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

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20Points LG G4 (VS986) Compare LG Lucid 2 X
LG G4 (VS986)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (VS986)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lucid 2 (VS870)} 1 Advantage LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs G4 (VS986)} 20 Advantages LG G4 (VS986)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)111%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+32GB (25GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+534 PPI109%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.5"28%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2460 mAhvs+3000 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
21 Common items in both devices
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
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ModelLucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Other model namesVerizon LG Lucid2 VS870, Verizon LG Lucid 2 VS870LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date4/4/20134/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62.8 x 122.5 millimeters (2.47 x 4.82 in)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 4.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1584 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2460 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours20 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)434 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
• Panorama photo
• DLNA
Java framework		• Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
• Knock Code
• Quick Remote

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)LG G4 (VS986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head)
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