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LG Optimus Link (P690) vs LG L40 (D160)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Link vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X LG Optimus Link (P690) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (D160)

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Optimus Link (P690)} 4 Advantages LG Optimus Link (P690) vs L40 (D160)} 18 Advantages LG L40 (D160)
+180 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
512MB (150MB available)vs+4GB (1.68GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)13%
Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)vs+WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1540 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
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ModelOptimus Link (P690)L40 (D160)
Other model namesLG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG GelatoLG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III
Country or region availableKazakhstanRussiaUkraine
Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
feature not registered
BrandLGLG
Release date7/12/20114/1/2014
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/0.384 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/1800/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hoursfeature not registered
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• LG SmartShare
• LG 3Way Sync
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus Link (P690)LG L40 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
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