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LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave M X LG Optimus Speed (P990) 18Points
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250) Compare LG Optimus Speed X
3.65"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

N/A
1350
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Optimus Speed (P990)} 18 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990) vs Wave M (GT-S7250)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (6GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs150MB
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)12%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs158 PPI
+4"10%
Larger screen
vs3.65"
+(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)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1350 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+121 grams (4.24 ounces)15%
Lighter
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+13 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 M (GT-S7250)
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ModelOptimus Speed (P990)Wave M (GT-S7250)
Other model namesLG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990Samsung Wave Magical S7250, Samsung Wave 725
Country or region availableGermanyAustriaBelgiumNetherlandsSwitzerland
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
feature not registered
BrandLGSamsung
Release date1/24/201112/1/2011
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)63.3 x 113.8 millimeters (2.49 x 4.48 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI158 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoBada 2.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz
GPU graphical controllerULP NVIDIA GeForcefeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)150MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fpsHVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
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)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB494358VU
Battery capacity1500 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.9 hours6.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• NVIDIA Tegra Zone
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung ChatON
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus Speed (P990)Samsung Wave M (GT-S7250)
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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