LG Optimus Net (P690) vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Net vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/20/2012 10:34 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:49 AM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X LG Optimus Net (P690) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare LG Optimus Net X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus Net (P690)	vs	22 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)77 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)14% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD 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	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+319 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.6"44% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 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	+1900 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Net (P690)	Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net Single-Sim, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	Sony Xperia ion HSPA, Sony Xperia ion LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), (Middle East), United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	7/12/2011	6/4/2012
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, 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 Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	4 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not supported	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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head)