LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) vs HMD Pulse

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Link Dual vs HMD Pulse phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/1/2026 8:30 AM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:37 PM

Compare HMD Pulse X LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

33Points HMD Pulse Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse

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!

2 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	vs	33 Advantages HMD Pulse
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)334 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)43% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1612 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+265 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.65"108% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
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Model	Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Other model names	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698	HMD Pulse TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604
Country or region available	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	HMD
Release date	12/1/2011	4/24/2024
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 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 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not 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 • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Meteor black, Dreamy pink, Atmos blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	HMD Pulse
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered