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LG Spirit 4G (MS870) vs Huawei Ascend W2

Side by side comparison between LG Spirit 4G vs Huawei Ascend W2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Ascend W2 X LG Spirit 4G (MS870) 19Points
LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

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02Points Huawei Ascend W2 Compare LG Spirit 4G X
Huawei Ascend W2
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

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Spirit 4G (MS870)} 19 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870) vs Ascend W2} 2 Advantages Huawei Ascend W2
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)31%
Lighter		vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+245 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+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) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2150 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1700 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
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ModelSpirit 4G (MS870)Ascend W2
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870Huawei Ascend W2-U00, Huawei W2 Ascend
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandLGHuawei
Release date12/21/201211/1/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 - U00 NA: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53QH		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2150 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours9.5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)395 hours (16.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on gray
• QuickMemo
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Spirit 4G (MS870)Huawei Ascend W2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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