HTC Sensation (3G) vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X HTC Sensation (3G) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare HTC Sensation X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation (3G)

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!

10 Advantages HTC Sensation (3G)	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1GB (558MB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)6% Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)4% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	Sensation (3G)	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	HTC Sensation 3G, HTC Pyramid	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	5/19/2011	1/24/2011
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 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
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (558MB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	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, HSPA+	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
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Supported SRS virtual surround sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	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, Ice White • 8GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation (3G)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered