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LG Risio 3 (X210CMR) vs LG Optimus G (E970)

Side by side comparison between LG Risio 3 vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus G X LG Risio 3 (X210CMR) 16Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points LG Optimus G (E970) Compare LG Risio 3 X
4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)

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Risio 3 (X210CMR)} 16 Advantages LG Risio 3 (X210CMR) vs Optimus G (E970)} 9 Advantages LG Optimus G (E970)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs147 grams (5.15 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2500 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (9GB available)vs+16GB78%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+318 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/4" inchesvs+1/3.2" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
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ModelRisio 3 (X210CMR)Optimus G (E970)
Other model namesCricket LG Risio 3 LMX210CMR, LM-X210CMR, LG K8 2018AT&T LG E970 Optimus G, LG Optimus G E970 for AT&T
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandLGLG
Release date5/1/201811/2/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)71.6 x 130.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.15 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI318 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12)LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours10 hours
Standby336.5 hours (14 days)324 hours (13.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Moroccan Blue
• HAC M4/T3
• HD Voice
• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Risio 3 (X210CMR)LG Optimus G (E970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.15W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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