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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus M vs Blu Elite 3.8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X LG Optimus M (MS690) 00Point
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) Compare LG Optimus M X
3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)

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Optimus M (MS690)} 0 Advantage LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Elite 3.8 (D430b)} 24 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)vs+1GB (512MB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+246 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+3.8"19%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+FWVGA (854x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2 Froyovs+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 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+1600 mAh7%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430b
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLGBlu
Release date11/24/20108/1/2012
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI246 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)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)1GB (512MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)FWVGA (854x480) 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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours10 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
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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