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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus M vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z30 X LG Optimus M (MS690) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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Optimus M (MS690)} 3 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Z30} 25 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+16GB108 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)70%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+294 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps653 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2880 mAh92%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandLGBlackBerry
Release date11/24/201010/5/2013
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours18 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push 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: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)BlackBerry Z30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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