LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D Max vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2017 11:39 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) Compare LG Optimus 3D Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP26% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)113% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11.2GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+441 PPI103% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720, LG-P720, LG CX2	Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 (AT&T)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/23/2012	6/20/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, 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 Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	17 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.607W/kg (head), 1.219W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)	0.209W/kg (head), 0.277W/kg (body)