LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare LG Optimus Speed X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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11 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (6GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+4"21% Larger screen	vs	3.3"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)18% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPI	vs	+283 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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

10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	Optimus Speed (P990)	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	1/24/2011	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	283 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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	3.6/2 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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 Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	3.5mm (same audio output)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	7 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Speed (P990)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head)