LG Watch Urbane (LTE) vs Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)

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Side by side comparison between LG Watch Urbane vs Apple Watch smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/4/2015 7:42 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:16 PM

Compare Apple Watch X LG Watch Urbane (LTE) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

700
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) Compare LG Watch Urbane X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A

512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? LG Watch Urbane (LTE)

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11 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	vs	7 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	520MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)5% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+348 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	324 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+700 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	205 mAh
+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
320x320 pixels	vs	+312x390 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
1.3"	vs	+1.54"18% Larger screen
100 apps (LG Content Store)	vs	+1400000 apps (App Store)13999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Sapphire GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Heart rate

+6 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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch Urbane (LTE)	Watch (Edition 42mm)
Other model names	LG Watch Urbane LTE (4G) W120L, LG W120L	Apple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1554 Gold 18 Karat
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Korea, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	4/1/2015	4/24/2015
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)	35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	1.54" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	312x390 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	348 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
System version	LG webOS 1.0	WatchOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	WatchOS 4.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 4,5,7,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Sensors	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	700 mAh	205 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	18 hours
➕ Other features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Not supported
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Push-to-Talk • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose • Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red • Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose • Band material: Leather, Plastic • iOS 8.2 or higher compatible • Digital Crown • MagSafe charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
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