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Nokia 9500 vs LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs LG Spirit 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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29Points LG Spirit 4G (MS870) Compare Nokia 9500 X
LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

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

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9500} 0 Advantage Nokia 9500 vs Spirit 4G (MS870)} 29 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)53 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)82%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)162%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+245 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps564 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2150 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.1vs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
7 Common items in both devices
4.5"
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
HTML, XHTML
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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ModelNokia 9500Spirit 4G (MS870)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500MetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date2/1/200512/21/2012
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (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

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.13.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53QH
Battery capacity1300 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Black on gray
• QuickMemo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)feature not registered
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