T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) vs Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G2X vs Samsung Stratosphere phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 2:16 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:03 PM

Compare Samsung Stratosphere X T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405) Compare T-Mobile G2X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

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!

10 Advantages T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)37% Thinner	vs	13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

LED flash

+19 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
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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Model	G2X (P999DW)	Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Other model names	T-Mobile G2X P999, LG Star	Verizon Stratosphere 4G SCH-i405, Samsung Aegis
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	T-Mobile	Samsung
Release date	4/15/2011	10/13/2011
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 124.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.9 in)	64.52 x 125.98 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: Samsung S5PC111 Exynos 3110
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.8 hours	8 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	212 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Noble Black • 4GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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

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T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) vs Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G2X vs Samsung Stratosphere phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate