LG Optimus G (E970) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2019 5:00 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X LG Optimus G (E970) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus G (E970)

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14 Advantages LG Optimus G (E970)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.8GB available)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+768x1280 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+318 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh24% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Other model names	AT&T LG E970 Optimus G, LG Optimus G E970 for AT&T	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260M/Dual-sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012	8/24/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 130.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.15 in)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
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	4.2 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	18 hours
Standby	324 hours (13.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
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, Gold, Lavender • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (E970)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered