LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Link Dual vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 9:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+16GB (11.2GB available)75 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)33% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+441 PPI145% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5"56% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% 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	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage 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 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh73% 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
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Other model names	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698	Galaxy S4 Active i9295 (Global)
Country or region available	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2011	6/20/2013
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (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
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	17 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Urban Grey • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.264W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)