LG Optimus Link (P690) vs Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)

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

5/21/2017 10:09 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant X LG Optimus Link (P690) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) Compare LG Optimus Link X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)

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!

2 Advantages LG Optimus Link (P690)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2 Froyo
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)88 times More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)9% Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)22% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
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Model	Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant T959 (3G)
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	7/12/2011	7/21/2010
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	64.5 x 122.4 millimeters (2.54 x 4.82 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.2 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
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	3.6/0.384 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 900/1700/1800/2100	UMTS 1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black on grey • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • 2GB microSD included Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)
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