LG Optimus G (E970) vs CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G vs CAT S60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2017 7:01 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:05 PM

Compare CAT S60 X LG Optimus G (E970) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points CAT S60 (Single-sim) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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9 Advantages LG Optimus G (E970)	vs	13 Advantages CAT S60 (Single-sim)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)51% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+768x1280 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+318 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+32GB (22GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

4.7"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
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Model	Optimus G (E970)	S60 (Single-sim)
Other model names	AT&T LG E970 Optimus G, LG Optimus G E970 for AT&T	Caterpillar S60 smartphone, CAT S60 4G LTE Single-sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Canada, USA
Brand	LG	CAT
Release date	11/2/2012	4/1/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 130.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.15 in)	73.4 x 147.9 millimeters (2.89 x 5.82 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel and plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1900/2100	USA/Canada version: UMTS 850/1700/1900 South Africa version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 USA/Canada version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17) South Africa version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	324 hours (13.5 days)	1032 hours (43 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera • Quick Charge 2.0 • Water resistant up to 5 meters and 60min • Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8m (6ft) • Operating Temp: -25°C (-13°F) to 55°C (131°F)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (E970)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered