One of the biggest considerations when comparing cellphones comes down to operating system and manufacturer. Two incredible devices, the Nokia Lumia 720 and the LG G2 Mini are made by two reputable cellphone companies that create different phones that compete neck-in-neck with similar features and style.
Nokia Lumia 720’s operating system: MS Windows
For business professionals, the Lumia 720’s OS, and Windows Phone 8 software is invaluable for information management and business apps like Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneNote. Moreover, for times of leisure, the XBox-Live Hub has been a popular benefit of the Window’s based phones. The Lumia 720 allows users to e-mail quickly through Nokia Mail as well as Gmail and allows MS Exchange Active Sync with Outlook.
LG G2 Mini and Android
Newly released LG cellphones, including the LG G2 Mini utilize the Android operating system OS v4.4.2 KitKat. Since Android technology powers over a billion smartphones, it’s usability is as sweet as the version’s call-sign. KitKat allows users to launch the Google Now, voice-activated search feature from their home screen by announcing, “OK Google”. LG G2 Mini’s operating system also arranges contacts based on who you talk to the most and organizes all messages in one place, from video calls to text conversations.
Device specifications, display and camera technology
The Nokia Lumia has a 1GHz processor and 8GB of initial memory with expandable MicroSD port for up to 64GB. It also comes with a 4.3 display size, orientation sensor and both forward and rear facing cameras. It’s main camera is 6.7 MP and boasts 4x zoom. The Lumia 720 weighs 128 g. Alternatively, the LG G2 Mini uses a 1.2GHz processor, also has 8GB of initial memory with expandable MicroSD port for up to 32GB. The Mini device’s display size is 4.7 inches, ironically larger than the Lumia 720’s. Two cameras are also available on the LG G2 Mini, an 8MP rear facing lens and secondary 1.3MP camera. Both devices capture video at 1080p.
Device disadvantages
In the end, Nokia’s Lumia 720 phone is eye-catching and incorporates easy to operate, powerful features. LG delivers Android based capabilities and has an impressive stand-by battery life of 700 hours while the Lumia 720’s range is around 500. The Nokia Lumia 720 allows wireless charging, NFC pairing and hands-free bluetooth but also has disadvantages like missing file manager and no options for attaching documents or files when sending e-mails. The disadvantages of the LG G2 Mini include no ambient light sensor and inferior speaker.
Deciding between purchasing either the Nokia Lumia 720 or the LG G2 Mini for most can be determined by how the device will primarily be used. For those who are avid Microsoft Window’s users, the Lumia 720 does a fantastic job of performing. Moreover, this device is social app friendly and has the ability of live-tiles, which update continuously so that users can stay on top of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn updates. On the other hand, shoppers looking for a compact, stylish and functional device, the LG G2 Mini has excellent screen resolution, has rear-mounted keys and handles comfortably well.
