LG Optimus L9 II (D605) vs Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L9 II vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:10 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Nokia 4.2 X LG Optimus L9 II (D605) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Nokia 4.2 (16GB) Compare LG Optimus L9 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	vs	18 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+312 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core116% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+5.71"21% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus L9 II (D605)	4.2 (16GB)
Other model names	LG Optimus L9 2 D605, LG D605 Optimus L9 2	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2013	4/1/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.5 x 128.4 millimeters (2.62 x 5.06 in)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100 - 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10.5 hours	18 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI • Dolby mobile sound enhancement Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.42W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered