Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs LG Optimus Speed phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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10 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)	vs	13 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+16GB (14GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)17% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+640x960 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+330 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	iPhone 4	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	Apple	LG
Release date	6/1/2010	1/24/2011
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.75µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	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
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	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 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered