LG Optimus G (LS970) vs LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)

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

9/15/2012 10:19 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare LG Optimus 3D Max X LG Optimus G (LS970) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus G (LS970)

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18 Advantages LG Optimus G (LS970)	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (25GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+318 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+4.7"9% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13.2MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2100 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1520 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT NOVA IPS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G (LS970)	Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Other model names	Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970	LG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720H, LG-P720H, LG CX2
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Thailand
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	11/11/2012	4/23/2012
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	feature not registered	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	2592x1944 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)	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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.196W/kg (head)