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LG Optimus 2X (P990) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 2X vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) Compare LG Optimus 2X X
Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

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!

Optimus 2X (P990)} 1 Advantage LG Optimus 2X (P990) vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)20%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
29 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
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ModelOptimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Other model namesLG Optimus 2X Dual, LG P990H, LG StarSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date1/24/20114/28/2012
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerULP NVIDIA GeForceARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.9 hours8.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• NVIDIA Tegra Zone
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus 2X (P990)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head)
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