Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) vs LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs LG Optimus Link Dual phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:53 AM

Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

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28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	vs	4 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+32GB (28GB available)190 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)39% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+367 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6"88% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 20.1MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)71% Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	11/1/2013	12/1/2011
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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 Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	4.5 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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