Nokia 3120 Classic vs LG Optimus Net (P690)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 Classic vs LG Optimus Net phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2012 6:41 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:49 AM

Compare LG Optimus Net X Nokia 3120 Classic 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

17Points LG Optimus Net (P690) Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Net (P690)

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!

6 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic	vs	17 Advantages LG Optimus Net (P690)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+200 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
32MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (24MB available)	vs	+512MB (150MB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)11% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
2"	vs	+3.2"60% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3120 Classic	Optimus Net (P690)
Other model names	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net Single-Sim, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), (Middle East), United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	4/1/2008	7/12/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
RAM memory	32MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB (24MB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
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	0.384 Mbps	3.6/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Front camera (secondary)	0 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	176x144 pixels	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
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.8 hours	9 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown • Recording VGA video only firmware update Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3120 Classic	LG Optimus Net (P690)
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