Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) vs LG Optimus Link (P690)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 500 vs LG Optimus Link phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 10:09 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:50 AM

Compare LG Optimus Link X Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

15Points LG Optimus Link (P690) Compare Nokia Asha 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Link (P690)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	vs	15 Advantages LG Optimus Link (P690)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
64MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MB	vs	+512MB (150MB available)29 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)6% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+180 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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Model	Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Optimus Link (P690)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 500 Dual-sim	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato
Country or region available	feature not registered	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	11/1/2013	7/12/2011
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
RAM memory	64MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	5MB	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	3.6/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/1700/1800/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 13 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	9 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black • 4GB microSD included • Multitouch up to 2 fingers • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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