LG Aristo 3 vs LG Aristo 4 Plus vs LG Aristo 2 Plus In-Depth Comparison

In this post, we are going to put all the Aristo devices against each other. Let’s find out whether the latest Aristo 4 Plus is a true successor to Aristo 3 or not.

The devices we are going to compare are LG Aristo 4 Plus lm-x320, Aristo 3 lm-x220ma, Aristo 3 Plus lm-x220mb, Aristo 2 lm-x210ma  & Aristo 2 Plus lm-x212ta.

First of all, let’s find out the differences between them and later on we are going to point out the similarities common features between these aristo devices. So, without further ado let’s proceed with the comparison –

 

Difference between LG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)

LG Aristo 3 vs LG Aristo 4 vs Aristo 2
LG Aristo 3, Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Left to Right) – Front
LG Aristo 3 vs aristo 4 vs aristo 2
LG Aristo 3, 4 & 2 (Left to Right) – Back

LG Aristo 3 Plus vs aristo 4 plus vs aristo 2 plus
LG Aristo 3 Plus, 4 Plus & 2 Plus (Left to Right) – Front
LG Arsito 3 Plus vs aristo 4 plus vs aristo 3 plus
LG Aristo 3 Plus, 4 Plus & 2 Plus (Left to Right) – Back

1. Release Date & Price

RELEASE DATE & PRICE LG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Model NumberLM-X220MA / LM-X220MBLM-X320MA / LM-X320TALMX210MA / LM-X212TA
Release DateJanuary 2019 (Aristo 3), June 2019 (Aristo 3 Plus)September 2019January 2018 (Aristo 2), June 2018 (Aristo 2 Plus)
Current PriceAround $65Around $70Around $60

Aristo 2 was released in early 2018 for MetroPCS. 6 Months later the same device was launched for T-Mobile with a different name i.e LG Aristo 2 Plus. There is no difference between these 2 devices other than the color  (gray vs blue) and carrier (service provider).

In the same manner, there was a difference of 6 months in the release date of Aristo 3 & Aristo 3 Plus. Aristo 3 was released in January 2019 for MetroPCS and in June 2019 Aristo 3 Plus came again from MetroPCS with a few extras. There is no T-Mobile Aristo 3 device.  The Plus variant comes with Face Unlock and Fingerprint Scanner.

Aristo 4 Plus is the latest Aristo device. First, the T-Mobile variant was released in September 2019 and now a MetroPCS variant is available as well.

You can check out the recent prices of these phones in the below images.  Click on the screenshot to find out the current price.

 

LG Aristo 4 Plus Price

LG Aristo 3 Price LG Aristo 2 Price

2. Build & Design

LG Aristo 3 vs LG Aristo 4 Plus
LG Aristo 3 & 4 Plus – Front
LG Aristo 3 vs LG Aristo 4 Plus
LG Aristo 3 & 4 Plus – Back

 

 

BUILD & DESIGN - The DifferencesLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
ColorsGray (Aristo 3), Black (Aristo 3 Plus)Platinum GrayGray (Aristo 2), Moroccan Blue (Aristo 2 Plus)
Dimensions144.8 x 71.9 x 8.1 mm (5.7 x 2.83 x 0.32)146.8 x 71.4 x 8.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.33)144.8 x 71.9 x 8.1 mm (5.7 x 2.83 x 0.32)
Weight4.94 oz (140 g)5.3 oz (150.2 g)4.9 oz (139 g)
Removable Battery


Memory Card Slot/Expandable MemoryUp to 32 GBUp to 2 TBup to 32 GB

As evident from the above table, aristo 2 (plus) and Aristo 3 (plus) have almost similar dimensions and weight.

4 Plus is a newer device with a different form factor. It has a taller body with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Except for Aristo 4 Plus, the rest of the devices have a removable battery.

 

3. Phone Layout

LG Aristo 4 Plus vs Aristo 3 - Power Button
LG Aristo 3 & 4 Plus – Power Button
PHONE LAYOUT - The DifferencesLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Power ButtonBackRightBack
Loudspeaker GrillBackBottomBack
Fingerprint ScannerBack (Aristo 3 Plus)BackNot Applicable
Headphone JackBottomBottomBottom
Sim Card/Memory Card SlotUnder the Battery DoorLeftUnder the Battery Door
Extra Hardware Button
Google Assistant Key

We can see some improvement in the phone layout on Aristo 4 Plus. The speaker grill is moved from back to the bottom of the phone.  An additional Google assistant key is added below the volume rocker. The power button is also shifted from the back to the right.

As Aristo 4 plus has a non-removable battery, the sim card slot is also located outside on the left below the volume rocker.

4. Display

LG Aristo 3 vs aristo 4 plus - Display
LG Aristo 3 & 4 Plus – Display
DISPLAY - The DifferencesLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Screen Size5 inches5.45 inches5 inches
Aspect Ratio16:9 ratio18:9 ratio16:9 ratio
Screen Resolution/Wallpaper Size1280 x 720 pixels1440 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Gorilla Glass/Glass Screen Protection
Panda King (T-Mobile variant)Panda King (T-Mobile Variant)
Pixel Density294 ppi282 ppi294 ppi

For the first time, we have an Aristo phone with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen. This gives Aristo 4 Plus a bigger screen with almost the same dimensions as its predecessor.

While Aristo 2 (Plus) & Aristo 3 (Plus) have a smaller 5-inch screen with 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 4 Plus comes with a 5.45 inches screen with 1440 x 720 pixels display.

The T-Mobile variants of Aristo 2 and Aristo 4 offers Panda King screen protection, which is synonymous with the more familiar Gorilla Glass.

5. Software

SOFTWARE LG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Android VersionUpgradable to Android 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 PieUpgradable to Android Oreo 8.1
LG User Interface VersionLG UX 7.0LG UX 8.0LG UX 7.0

As of now, Aristo 2 (Plus) and Aristo 3 (Plus) have Android Oreo 8.1 OS with LG UI 7.0. 4 Plus offers Android Pie 9.0 with a newer LG Skin UX 8.0.

The refreshed Software would have felt much better with newer hardware on 4 Plus. As it uses the same age-old 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor as found in the earlier devices, it feels sluggish most of the time.

 

6. Camera

CAMERA - The DifferencesLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Portrait Mode with background blur effect


QLens / Visual Shopping


Even though the image resolution of all the aristo phones is 13 MP, Aristo 4 offers few additional features such as QLens & Portrait mode.

The picture quality of photos taken with the new 4 Plus Camera looks better than the older devices. This may be due to the better screen on 4 Plus.

 

LG Arsito 3 vs Aristo 4 Camera
LG Aristo 4 Plus QLens

QLens feature aids in visual shopping. Just click a picture of any product and it’ll show the same product (if available) or similar products on amazon.

LG Aristo 4 vs Aristo 3 Camera
LG Aristo 4 Plus Portrait Mode with background blur control

The Selfie camera on 4 Plus offers Portrait mode with a background blur effect. We can increase or decrease the blur effect using a slider as shown above.

7. Network, Sensors & Storage

NETWORK, SENSORS & STORAGE - The DifferencesLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
CarrierMetroPCSMetroPCS/T-MobileMetroPCS/T-Mobile
Fingerprint SensorOnly on Aristo 3 Plus

Maximum SD card capacity/SD card sizeUp to 2 TBUp to 2 TBup to 32 GB

Aristo 3 was never released for T-Mobile. Both of its variants were released for MetroPCS only.

The main difference between Aristo 3 & 3 plus is the addition of a Fingerprint scanner in the Plus variant. Aristo 2 & 2 Plus are one and the same except for the color and carrier (service provider).

As per LG, Aristo 4 Plus supports Micro SD up to 2TB. The maximum card size supported by earlier models in 32GB.

 

8. Benchmark Test

 

LG Aristo 3 vs LG Aristo Geekbech Test
LG Aristo 3 vs 4 vs 2 (Left to Right) – Geekbench Test Result

 

LG Aristo 4 Plus vs LG Aristo 3 Antutu Test
LG Aristo 3 vs 4 vs 2 (Left to Right) – Antutu Test Result
BENCHMARKLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Geekbench Test
Single-Core Score606661584
Multi-Core Score267118841577
Antutu Score624745964450362

The above table shows the Antutu and Geekbench scores of all 3 models. Even though they share the same hardware, there is little variation in the test results.

9. Battery 

BATTERY LG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Capacity2500 mAh2890 mAh2410 mAh
Battery Life / Talk TimeUp to 17 hrs & 5 minsUp to 11 hrsUp to 17 hrs
Standby TimeUp to 14 days & 8 hrsUp to 26 days & 16 hrsUp to 14 days

Aristo 4 Plus offers a higher capacity battery as compared to the earlier models. However, the bigger screen size compensates for increased battery capacity. The rated talk time and battery capacity can be compared using the above table.

10. Root Status

ROOT STATUSLG Aristo 3 (Plus)LG Aristo 4 Plus LG Aristo 2 (Plus)
Root Compatible


Bootloader Unlock Compatible


Custom ROM Availability


Out of the 3 phones, only Aristo 2 (plus) can be rooted and that also after downgrading from Oreo to Nougat.

As of now, there is no way to root or unlock the bootloader on Aristo 3 (Plus) & Aristo 4 Plus.

 

Similarities between LG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)

SIMILARITIESWhat's common between the 3
BUILD & DESIGNLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Body MaterialPlastic
Waterproof
DISPLAYLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Display Type/TechnologyIPS LCD
NETWORKLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Sim Size/TypeNano
GSM/CDMAGSM
GSM Unlock StatusLocked
Wifi Calling
VoLTE
SENSORSLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Accelerometer
Gyroscope/VR Compatibility
Magnetometer/Digital Compass
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
CONNECTIVITYLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
USBMicro USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
Bluetooth
Wifi
Wifi Hotspot / Tethering
GPS
Screen Mirroring / Miracast
MHL / Slimport / HDMI Compatible
NFC / Android Pay / Android Beam
IR Blaster / TV Remote
ADDITIONAL FEATURESLG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
FM Radio
Notification LED Light
Quick Charge / Fast Charging
Wireless Charging / Qi-enabled
DTS:X 3D Surround Sound
MEMORY/STORAGELG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Internal Storage/Memory/ROM16 GB
Expandable Memory
HARDWARE LG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Processor/CPU1.4 GHz Quad-Core
RAM2 GB
Chipset28nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
GPUAdreno 308
SOFTWARE LG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
Face Unlock / Facial Recognition
Flashlight
Google Assistant
Multi-Window /Split Screen
CAMERALG Aristo 3 (Plus), Aristo 4 Plus & Aristo 2 (Plus)
REAR
Image Resolution / Megapixels13 MP
Autofocus
Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
FlashSingle LED Flash
ZoomUp to 4x, Digital
Video Resolution1080p @ 30 fps
HDR
Face Detection
Manual Mode / Controls
Slow Motion
Time Lapse
Video Stabilization
FRONT
Image Resolution / Megapixels5 MP
Selfie Flash
Video1080p @ 30 fps

There are many common features between Aristo 2 (Plus), Aristo 3 (Plus) & Aristo 4. The above table marks those features which are present in all 3 or missing from all of them.

They all have a 13MP rear & 5MP front camera, 16GB internal storage, 1.4 GHz Quad-Core CPU, 2GB RAM, IPS Display, USB OTG Support, Wifi Calling, Gyroscope (VR compatible), Expandable Memory, Face Unlock, Multi Window (Multitasking) support, HDR, Manual Mode (Camera) & FM Radio.

None of the Aristo models have/support fast charging, USB-C, NFC, wireless charging, notification light, 3D surround sound, Gorilla Glass, MHL, IR Blaster, Video Stabilization, Time Lapse, Slow Motion & Water Resistance.

 

Conclusion

In the nutshell, we can conclude in these areas Aristo 4 Plus is ahead of the older Aristo models –

  • Bigger screen with almost the same dimensions as earlier models
  • Supports Micro SD card up to 2TB (vs 32GB)
  • Loudspeaker Placement – shifted from back to the bottom
  • Google Assitant Dedicated Hard Key
  • QLens feature for Visual Shopping
  • Portrait Mode with blurred background effect
  • Higher capacity battery

 

Aristo 4 Plus loses in few areas as compared to the older models –

  • Non-removable battery
  • Cannot be rooted (Aristo 2 is rootable)

 

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