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LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

Side by side comparison between LG Eclipse 4G LTE vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) 06Points
4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare LG Eclipse 4G LTE X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)} 6 Advantages LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+32GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
768x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
318 PPIvs+367 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+6"28%
Larger screen
(back) 13.2MPvs+(back) 20.1MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAhvs+3400 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
+14 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 Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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ModelEclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model namesSprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G LS970, LG LS970Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandLGNokia
Release date10/1/201211/1/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)318 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassfeature not registeredGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1900LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity2100 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• DLNA
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
• Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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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