LG Optimus Link (P690) vs ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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

5/21/2017 10:09 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare ZTE Grand S X LG Optimus Link (P690) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) Compare LG Optimus Link X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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!

1 Advantage LG Optimus Link (P690)	vs	28 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)2 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 (13GB available)88 times More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17% Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)75% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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) 13MP3 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	+(front) 2MPAdvantage 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 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean 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	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1780 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 GlassAdvantage 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

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Link (P690)	Grand S (4G LTE)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	USA
Brand	LG	ZTE
Release date	7/12/2011	3/1/2013
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/0.384 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/1800/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	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 Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
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