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Nokia Lumia 800C vs LG Optimus G (E973)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800C vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus G X Nokia Lumia 800C 05Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points LG Optimus G (E973) Compare Nokia Lumia 800C X
4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus G (E973)

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Lumia 800C} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800C vs Optimus G (E973)} 23 Advantages LG Optimus G (E973)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super IPS+
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (25GB available)56%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)42%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+318 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.7"27%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+2100 mAh45%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/3.2" inches
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 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

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
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ModelLumia 800COptimus G (E973)
Other model namesNokia 800c, Nokia Lumia 800 CDMALG-F180S Optimus G for Korean market, LG E973 Optimus G
Country or region availableChina
China
feature not registered
BrandNokiaLG
Release date6/1/20129/17/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size3.7" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI318 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB32GB (25GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours15 hours
Standby158 hours (6.6 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Colors: Black
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• WiFi direct
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 800CLG Optimus G (E973)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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