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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs LG Volt LS740

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs LG Volt LS740 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Volt LS740 X Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) 02Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Volt LS740

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Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs Volt LS740} 19 Advantages LG Volt LS740
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)6%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)1%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+234 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
 
ModelGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Volt LS740
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-SimBoost Mobile LG Volt 4G, Virgin Mobile LG Volt LTE, LG L90
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date5/20/20145/13/2014
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)66 x 131.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.18 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI234 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/1900/2500
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
Java framework
• Colors: Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
• Knock Code
• HAC M4/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)LG Volt LS740
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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