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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)

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

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Compare HTC Desire C X LG Optimus M (MS690) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) Compare LG Optimus M X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)

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Optimus M (MS690)} 4 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690) vs Desire C (NFC A320E)} 15 Advantages HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
+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
+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
512MB (150MB available)vs+4GB26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)53%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)30%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 2.2 Froyovs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS 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+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
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
512MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)Desire C (NFC A320E)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690HTC Desire C NFC A320e, HTC Golf
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandLGHTC
Release date11/24/20106/1/2012
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI165 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)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz 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)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
RAM memory512MB512MB
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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 M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
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+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby337 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)
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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