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Nokia Lumia 822 vs LG Optimus G (LS970)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 822 vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points LG Optimus G (LS970) Compare Nokia Lumia 822 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 (LS970)

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Lumia 822} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 822 vs Optimus G (LS970)} 13 Advantages LG Optimus G (LS970)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+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
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (25GB available)56%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)32%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+318 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.7"9%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
1800 mAhvs+2100 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
100 Mbps
+16 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 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
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ModelLumia 822Optimus G (LS970)
Other model namesVerizon Nokia Lumia 822 RM-845, Nokia AtlasSprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date11/19/201211/11/2012
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.69 x 5.03 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 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size4.3" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI318 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2feature not registered
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE 700LTE 1900
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4W
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours13 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, White
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Carl Zeiss Tessar lens
• HD Voice
• Video stabilization
• Touch Focus
• Qi Wireless Charging
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct
• 4G Mobile Hotspot
• Colors: Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 822LG Optimus G (LS970)
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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