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LG Volt 2 vs Samsung Galaxy J3

    2.75 in
    5.5 in
    LG Volt 2 Mobile Phone
    LG Volt 2
      2.8 in
      5.6 in
      Samsung Galaxy J3 Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy J3
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      This budget smartphone won't wow you, but you'll get LTE connectivity without breaking the bank.Read more
      The LG Volt 2 is an attractive, affordable Android smartphone for Boost Mobile users, but unlocked rivals offer more bang for the buck.Read more
      The Volt 2 finds the middle ground in Boost Mobile's assortment of Android devices. The Volt 2 is slightly improved over last year's model, and could be the right side for the phablet averse. Here is Phone Scoop's full review.Read more
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      3.6 out of 5
      5 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      User rating
      34
      4.1 out of 5
      34 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		55 %
      3 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 5.1
      CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
      CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
      CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
      GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 306
      RAM memory1 GB1.5GB

      Display

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
      Panel typeLCDOLED
      Resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
      TechnologyIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
      Pixel density294.0 ppi294.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Burst Modeyesyes
      Digital Image Stabilizationyesyes
      Digital zoomyesyes
      Face detectionyesyes
      Geo-taggingyesyes
      HDR Captureyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes
      Panoramayesyes
      Smile detectionyesyes
      Touch focusyesyes

      Front camera

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Primary resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

      Storage

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Maximum card storage32GB128GB
      Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC

      Dimensions

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Height5.5 in5.6 in
      Width2.75 in2.8 in
      Depth0.4 in0.31 in
      Weight4.8 oz4.87 oz

      Sensors

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Ambient light sensoryesyes

      Connectivity

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Dual sim supportyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.1
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm

      Cellular

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
      Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
      2G GSMyesyes
      4G LTEyesyes
      LTE frequencies
      • 700 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 800 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      LG Volt 2LG Volt 2
      Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3
      Replaceable batteryyesyes
      Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
      Battery capacity2540.0 mAh2600.0 mAh
      Talk time21.0 h22.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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