LG Optimus Net (P690) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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

9/10/2016 1:57 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U 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 U (ST25i) Compare LG Optimus Net X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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 U (ST25i)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)57% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17% Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)1% 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	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+280 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Net (P690)	Xperia U (ST25i)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net Single-Sim, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
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	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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	14.4/5.76 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 900/2100
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
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 U (ST25i)
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	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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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 U (ST25i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Net (P690)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)