LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:04 PM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare LG Nexus 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 Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)

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17 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	vs	4 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)20% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+318 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.7"18% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2100 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
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

26 Common items in both devices

139 grams (4.87 ounces)

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	feature not registered	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	11/13/2012	1/24/2011
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	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	21/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	390 hours (16.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered