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LG Prime 2 (X170FTV) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Prime 2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB) Compare LG Prime 2 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)

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Prime 2 (X170FTV)} 18 Advantages LG Prime 2 (X170FTV) vs Surface Pro (64GB)} 10 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)5 times
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)35%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TV 1SegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+4GB DDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (23GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+208 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+10.6"112%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2540 mAhvs+5087 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
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ModelPrime 2 (X170FTV)Surface Pro (64GB)
Other model namesLG L Prime 2 TV X170, LG Prime II X170, LG X170FTVTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGMicrosoft
Release date9/1/20152/9/2013
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 140.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.54 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopWindows 8 Pro
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 8.1 Pro
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT658264bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 4753 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
RAM memory1GB4GB DDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (23GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (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 Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVDigital TV 1SegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2540 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy4 hours8 hours
Standby100 hours (4.2 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG UI 4.0
• Knock On, Knock Code
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
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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