LG Optimus Net (P690) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

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

3/20/2017 5:40 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 X LG Optimus Net (P690) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) Compare LG Optimus Net X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.66"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

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 Net (P690)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)33 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)4% Thinner
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	+200 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.66"46% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
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Model	Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net Single-Sim, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	Samsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), (Middle East), United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan	China
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	7/12/2011	4/1/2014
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	70 x 134.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.3 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.66" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	200 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/0.384 Mbps	21/5.76 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 900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	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 Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 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 Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Gray silver • Built-in nHD projector
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
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