LG Optimus L7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus L7 II and the Samsung Galaxy Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $45 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,460 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 118 g | 124 g |
| Released | Mar 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: LG Optimus L7 II is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Core is ahead on storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus L7 II is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Not specified |
Platform
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 1.2 GHz Dual-core |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | Adreno 203 |
Memory
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 4GB | 8GB 1GB RAM |
| RAM | 768MB | — |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 480p | 480p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Single | VGA (0.3 MP) | VGA (0.3 MP) |
| Video | — | 480p |
Battery
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh |
| Capacity | 2460 mAh | — |
| Removable | Yes | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 121.5 x 66.6 x 9.7 mm (4.78 x 2.62 x 0.38 in) | 129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 118 g (4.16 oz) | 124 g (4.37 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (LG Optimus L7 II Dual) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
Comms
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 3.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS (A-GPS) |
Launch
| LG Optimus L7 II | Samsung Galaxy Core |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, February | May 2013 |
| Released | 2013, March | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus L7 II or Samsung Galaxy Core?
LG Optimus L7 II — 2,460 mAh for the LG Optimus L7 II versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus L7 II or Samsung Galaxy Core?
LG Optimus L7 II — 118 g for the LG Optimus L7 II versus 124 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core.
Which is newer, LG Optimus L7 II or Samsung Galaxy Core?
Samsung Galaxy Core — Mar 2013 for the LG Optimus L7 II versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Core.
Is the LG Optimus L7 II or the Samsung Galaxy Core rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus L7 II 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core 4/10.
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