Nokia N97 mini vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs LG Optimus Speed phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:04 PM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X Nokia N97 mini 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

22Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare Nokia N97 mini 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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3 Advantages Nokia N97 mini	vs	22 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+8GB33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core176% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)50% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+233 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.1MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	N97 mini	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	feature not registered	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	10/28/2009	1/24/2011
Depth	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	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 N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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	3.6 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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 N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	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
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	320x240 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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 N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, RealVideo	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White • Carl Zeiss optics • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps • Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Java framework	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N97 mini	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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