LG Optimus G (LS970) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)

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

2/20/2016 1:29 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 X LG Optimus G (LS970) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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16 Advantages LG Optimus G (LS970)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (25GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+768x1280 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+318 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	234 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+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
+2100 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage 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

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

4.7"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
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Model	Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Other model names	Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970	Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos J200M/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	11/11/2012	9/1/2015
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)	69 x 136.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.37 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	234 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	feature not registered	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
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+, 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 (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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 (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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 (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
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 • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.56W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.966W/kg (head), 0.861W/kg (body)