LG G2 mini LTE vs Vertu Aster: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

G2 mini LTE: 72 g lighter

G2 mini LTE:

121 g

Aster:

193 g
Width

G2 mini LTE: 3 mm narrower

G2 mini LTE:

66 mm

Aster:

69 mm
Chipset

G2 mini LTE:

Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

Aster:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Depth

G2 mini LTE: 1.4 mm thinner

G2 mini LTE:

9.8 mm

Aster:

11.2 mm
Height

G2 mini LTE: 13.8 mm shorter

G2 mini LTE:

129.6 mm

Aster:

143.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. G2 mini LTE

Height:

129.6 mm
Width:

66 mm
Depth:

9.8 mm
2. Aster

Height:

143.4 mm +13.8 mm versus G2 mini LTE
Width:

69 mm +3 mm versus G2 mini LTE
Depth:

11.2 mm +1.4 mm versus G2 mini LTE

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. G2 mini LTE

121 g
2. Aster

193 g

+72 g versus G2 mini LTE

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. G2 mini LTE

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. Aster

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for G2 mini LTE, Aster, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	G2 mini LTE	Aster
8 GB	1 GB RAM	Not recorded
64 GB	Not recorded	2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. G2 mini LTE

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Aster

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. G2 mini LTE

2440 mAh

+165 mAh versus Aster
2. Aster

2275 mAh

Specifications

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1. G2 mini LTE2. Aster

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.6 Х 66 Х 9.8 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	121 g	193 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	4.7" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2440 mAh Removable Li-Ion	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop); LG Optimus UI 3	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	60.9 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	234 PPI	473 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	Dual-LED flash
Video	720p	Yes
Front camera, selfie	1.3 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	1.3 MP	2.1 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 305	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	17678	37242
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	887

General specs

General specs — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Release date	2014 February	2014 October
Colors	Titan Black Lunar White Red Gold	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	5440 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 900 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - D620 LTE band 1(2100) 8(900) - D620K	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 33	Yes
Edge	Class 33	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP aptX LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.46 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Radio	FM radio RDS	No
Others	Unknown	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Aster.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Aster
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - Also known as LG D620 LG D620R LG D620K	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel

LG G2 mini LTE vs Vertu Aster

LG G2 mini LTE

Vertu Aster