LG Optimus V (VM670) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X LG Optimus V (VM670) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare LG Optimus V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus V (VM670)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+180 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (140MB available)	vs	+512MB (158MB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
130 grams (4.55 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)4% Lighter
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)6% Thinner
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
Android 2.2.2 Froyo	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	Virgin LG Optimus V VM670, LG VM670 for Virgin Mobile	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2011	2/1/2012
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	512MB	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (140MB available)	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-400N	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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