LG Optimus Net vs Nokia Asha 503

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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

    Asha 503: 19 g lighter

    Optimus Net:
    129.2 g
    Asha 503:
    110.2 g
  • Width

    Optimus Net: 1.6 mm narrower

    Optimus Net:
    59 mm
    Asha 503:
    60.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Asha 503: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Optimus Net:
    3.2 in
    Asha 503:
    3 in
  • Depth

    Optimus Net: 0.6 mm thinner

    Optimus Net:
    12.1 mm
    Asha 503:
    12.7 mm
  • Height

    Asha 503: 10.9 mm shorter

    Optimus Net:
    113.5 mm
    Asha 503:
    102.6 mm
  • Release year

    Optimus Net:
    2011
    Asha 503:
    2013

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. 1. Optimus Net

    Height:
    113.5 mm +10.9 mm versus Asha 503
    Width:
    59 mm
    Depth:
    12.1 mm
  2. 2. Asha 503

    Height:
    102.6 mm
    Width:
    60.6 mm +1.6 mm versus Optimus Net
    Depth:
    12.7 mm +0.6 mm versus Optimus Net

Weight

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

  1. 1. Optimus Net

    129.2 g

    +19 g versus Asha 503

  2. 2. Asha 503

    110.2 g

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. 1. Optimus Net

    Screen diagonal:
    3.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    3:2
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    30.5 cm²
  2. 2. Asha 503

    Screen diagonal:
    3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    27.9 cm²

Optimus Net has approximately 9.4% more rectangular screen area than Asha 503.

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Optimus Net: Original memory entry

512 MB · 512 MB 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. Optimus Net

NFC:
See details O2 UK only
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 2 GB included

2. Asha 503

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 4 GB card included

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. 1. Optimus Net

    1500 mAh

    +300 mAh versus Asha 503

  2. 2. Asha 503

    1200 mAh

Specifications

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1. Optimus Net2. Asha 503

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 113.5 Х 59 Х 12.1 mm
  • 102.6 Х 60.6 Х 12.7 mm
Weight
  • 129.2 g
  • 110.2 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 3.2" inch
  • 3" inch
Screen resolution
  • 320 x 480 px
  • 240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 512 MB
  • 512 MB RAM
Unknown
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • 2 GB included
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • 4 GB card included
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 1200 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Nokia Asha software platform 1.2
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7227Т Snapdragon S1
Unknown
NFC
  • O2 UK only
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 256K
  • 256K
Screen area
  • 30.5 cm2
  • 27.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 3:2 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 45.5%
  • 44.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 180 PPI
  • 133 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
Functions Unknown
  • LED flash
Video
  • 480p@24fps
  • 480p@19fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Processor CPU
  • 800 MHz ARM 11
Unknown
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 200
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 210
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Release date
  • 2011
  • July
  • 2013
  • October
Colors
  • Black
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Green
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 80 EUR
  • 90 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 450 h Talking time- Up to 9 h
  • Stand by time- Up to 840 h (2G) / Up to 840 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 34 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 12
  • Up to 85.6 kbps
Edge
  • Class 12
  • Up to 236.8 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • DLNA
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • No
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 3.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 3.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.57 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
  • SAR EU - 1.43 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
Other features
Other features — specifications for Optimus Net, Asha 503.
SpecificationOptimus NetAsha 503
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Document viewer -Organizer -Voice memo -Predictive text input - Also known as LG Optimus Net P699
  • LG Optimus Link P690
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - SNS apps -MP4/H.263 player -MP3/AAC player -Photo editor -Organizer -Voice memo -Predictive text input