LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs LG Nitro HD (P930)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:09 PM

Compare LG Nitro HD X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Nitro HD (P930) Compare LG Optimus Speed X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nitro HD (P930)

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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)	vs	14 Advantages LG Nitro HD (P930)
+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)9% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)4% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1830 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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Model	Optimus Speed (P990)	Nitro HD (P930)
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990	AT&T LG Nitro HD P930, LGP930
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	1/24/2011	12/4/2011
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	67.8 x 133.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.27 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (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)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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	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
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)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-49KH
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1830 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	3 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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