Nokia N9 (16GB) vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs LG Optimus Speed phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X Nokia N9 (16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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11 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	13 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+1GB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+251 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)11% Thinner
3.9"	vs	+4"3% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	1/24/2011
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.9" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	VGA (640x480)
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 N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White Ovi Maps	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	feature not registered