LG Optimus 3D (P920) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 9:56 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:09 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X LG Optimus 3D (P920) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) Compare LG Optimus 3D X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage LG Optimus 3D (P920)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP24% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)18% Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)25% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+316 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.65"8% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1850 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D, LG-P920, LGP920	Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	South Korea
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/17/2011	1/1/2012
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 128.8 millimeters (2.68 x 5.07 in)	68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) FL53HN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	5.9 hours
Standby	96 hours (4 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 3D display • 3MP 3D capture • 720p 30fps 3D video capture • LG Optimus UI 2.0 • HDMI 1.4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D (P920)	Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.159W/kg (head)