LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs HTC Sensation XE

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Speed vs HTC Sensation XE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:38 PM

Compare HTC Sensation XE X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

10Points HTC Sensation XE Compare LG Optimus Speed X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XE

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!

6 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)	vs	10 Advantages HTC Sensation XE
+8GB (6GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)4% Thinner	vs	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1730 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
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Model	Optimus Speed (P990)	Sensation XE
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990	HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	HTC
Release date	1/24/2011	10/4/2011, Announced: 9/1/2011
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
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	7.2/5.76 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG86100
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	7.4 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
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 • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	HTC Sensation XE
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