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LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Speed vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 10Points
LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points Nokia Lumia 520 Compare LG Optimus Speed X
Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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Optimus Speed (P990)} 10 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs Lumia 520} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+8GB (6GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)12%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
25 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
512MB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
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ModelOptimus Speed (P990)Lumia 520
Other model namesLG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableGermanyAustriaBelgiumNetherlandsSwitzerland
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date1/24/20113/1/2013
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerULP NVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1500 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.9 hours9.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• NVIDIA Tegra Zone
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Nokia Lumia 520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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