LG Optimus G Pro (E980) vs LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G Pro vs LG G Pro 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/27/2014 9:34 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:08 PM

Compare LG G Pro 2 X LG Optimus G Pro (E980) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

11Points LG G Pro 2 (D838) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Pro 2 (D838)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	vs	11 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)
+32GB (23GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+401 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.3MP11% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/3" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3140 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

31 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Other model names	AT&T LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E980 USA, LG Gee FHD	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/1/2013	3/18/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Front camera (secondary)	2.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	14 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)	feature not registered