LG G2 mini vs LG Optimus G E970
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG G2 mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG G2 mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
LG Optimus G E970
Lighter body
LG G2 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 768 |
| PPI | 234 | 318 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.2 | 67.1 |
Platform
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2440 | 2100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G) | Up to 324 h |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) | Up to 10 h |
Body
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 129.6 | 130.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.8 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 121 | 147.1 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 71.6 |
Launch
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, April | 2012, September. Released 2012, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 4, 17 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG G2 mini | LG Optimus G E970 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG G2 mini and LG Optimus G E970 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG G2 mini packs a 2440 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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