LG Optimus 3D Max (P725) vs LG Optimus 2X (P990)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D Max vs LG Optimus 2X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2017 12:13 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare LG Optimus 2X X LG Optimus 3D Max (P725) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

05Points LG Optimus 2X (P990) Compare LG Optimus 3D Max 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 3D Max (P725)

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11 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	vs	5 Advantages LG Optimus 2X (P990)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)14% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP26% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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
+1520 mAh1% 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
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)6% Lighter
217 PPI	vs	+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
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Model	Optimus 3D Max (P725)	Optimus 2X (P990)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D Max, LGP725, LG-P725, LG CX2	LG Optimus 2X Dual, LG P990H, LG Star
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/23/2012	1/24/2011
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (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	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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	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	Not 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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	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	3 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (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 • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)	LG Optimus 2X (P990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)	feature not registered