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LG Spirit (3G H422) vs LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

Side by side comparison between LG Spirit vs LG Spirit 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Spirit 4G X LG Spirit (3G H422) 11Points
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points LG Spirit 4G (MS870) Compare LG Spirit X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spirit (3G H422)

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Spirit (3G H422)} 11 Advantages LG Spirit (3G H422) vs Spirit 4G (MS870)} 9 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+312 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.7"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)2%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+2150 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 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 Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
 
ModelSpirit (3G H422)Spirit 4G (MS870)
Other model namesLG Spirit Dual-sim (3G), LG Volt H422MetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date3/30/201512/21/2012
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 133.3 millimeters (2.6 x 5.25 in)66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT658232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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 Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-52UH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53QH
Battery capacity2100 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan, Gold, White
• LG UI 4.1
• Slightly curved screen
• Quick Memo, Q-Slide
• Colors: Black on gray
• QuickMemo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Spirit (3G H422)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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