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Google Nexus 4 vs LG Optimus U

    2.7 in
    5.27 in
    Google Nexus 4 Mobile Phone
    Google Nexus 4
      2.22 in
      4.56 in
      LG Optimus U Mobile Phone
      LG Optimus U
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      4.3 out of 5
      5 user ratings
      5 stars
      		40 %
      4 stars
      		60 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      4 editorial reviews
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      While we all drool over the current cutting edge in Android phones, the likes of the Atrix and Droid Bionic that were announced as C.E.S., another kind of revolution is happening at the other end of the spectrum. A great example is the LG Optimus U, which debuted on U.S. Cellular last month. The sibling of the Optimus T, Optimus S and Vortex, it’s a capable Froyo phone that's only $30.Read more
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      User rating
      37
      4.3 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      35
      4.3 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 2.2
      CPU coresQuad-coreSingle-core
      CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7627
      GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 200

      Display

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Screen size4.7 in3.2 in
      Panel typeLCDLCD
      Resolution1280 x 768 px480 x 320 px
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx3.2 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px640 x 480 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Digital zoomyesyes

      Storage

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Memory card readernoyes
      Types of memory card supportedNo memory slotmicroSD

      Dimensions

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Height5.27 in4.56 in
      Width2.7 in2.22 in
      Depth0.36 in0.62 in
      Weight4.9 oz5.57 oz

      Sensors

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes

      Connectivity

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.02.1 EDR
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

      Cellular

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Data transmissionHSPA+HSDPA
      Navigation system
      • GPS
      • S-GPS
      		GPS
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      Google Nexus 4Google Nexus 4
      LG Optimus ULG Optimus U
      Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium ion
      Battery capacity2100.0 mAh1500.0 mAh
      Standby time390.0 h480.0 h
      Talk time15.0 h7.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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              Google Nexus 4 vs LG Optimus U - User Opinions

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                over 1 year ago
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