LG Optimus Elite LS696
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 117 x 63 x 10 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,520 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, May. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,520 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 10 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Optimus Elite LS696 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the LG Optimus Elite LS696 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the LG Optimus Elite LS696 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the LG Optimus Elite LS696 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 ships with Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread).
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The LG Optimus Elite LS696 has 3.0, A2DP.
