LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs LG Optimus Vu (P895)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:51 PM

Compare LG Optimus Vu 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 Optimus Vu (P895) Compare LG Optimus Speed X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

768x1024

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Vu (P895)

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 Optimus Vu (P895)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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 Quad-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+32GB4 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)28% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1024 pixels105% 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	+5"25% Larger screen
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2080 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 1.3MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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Model	Optimus Speed (P990)	Optimus Vu (P895)
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990	LG P895 Optimus Vu, LG Optimus Vu P895
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland	feature not registered
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	1/24/2011	3/6/2012
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	90.4 x 139.6 millimeters (3.56 x 5.5 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP30H
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	15 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	486 hours (20.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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, HTML5, 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, White • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • HAC (M3/T3) • DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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