LG Optimus L7 II (P715) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L7 II vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.3"
IPS
IPS
480x800
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2460
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Model | Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) |
Other model names | LG Optimus L7 2 Dual-SIM P715, LG L7 P716, LG Optimus Duet+ | Galaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013 | 6/26/2020 |
Depth | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 66.6 x 122.2 millimeters (2.62 x 4.81 in) | 76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in) |
Weight | 127 grams (4.45 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 4.3" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels (5:3) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 217 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 203 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR2 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.8GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | P715 version: UMTS 900/1900/2100 P716 version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (720x480) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby mobile | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-59JH | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2460 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 9W (5V/1.8A) Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 800 hours (33.3 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
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, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black โข One UI 2.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
LG Optimus L7 II (P715) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.5W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body) | feature not registered |