LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs CAT B15

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Side by side comparison between LG Rumor Reflex vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/15/2014 8:03 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:59 PM

Compare CAT B15 X LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

22Points CAT B15 Compare LG Rumor Reflex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? CAT B15

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	vs	22 Advantages CAT B15
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
1x 480MHz	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core163% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480MB	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)1% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
155 PPI	vs	+233 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4"33% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps200% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
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Model	Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Other model names	Boost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272	Caterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	CAT
Release date	3/29/2012	3/1/2013
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	480MB	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Latin America model: UMTS 850/1900 Europe/Africa model: UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	16 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m • IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min • MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	CAT B15
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered