Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs LG Optimus Link Dual phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 9:02 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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6 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)	vs	15 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
+8GB (5GB available)33 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)2% Thinner
165 PPI	vs	+180 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1219 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

60Hz

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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Model	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Apple	LG
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	12/1/2011
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered