HTC EVO 3D vs LG Optimus 3D
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,730 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 170 g | 168 g |
| Released | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 |
Summary: HTC EVO 3D is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max). LG Optimus 3D is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC EVO 3D is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Type | Super-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, autostereoscopic 3D-capable | 3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Parallax barrier |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), ~256 ppi density | 480 x 800 pixels, 217 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 3.6 | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 | TI OMAP 4430 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 220 | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Internal | 4 GB storage, 1 GB RAM | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (unofficially supports 64 GB formatted as FAT32) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Dual | 2 x 5 MP, autofocus, dual-LED flash | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection, 3D photo/video capture | 3D photo/video capture |
| Video | 720p@30fps (3D), 1080p@30fps (2D) | 1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D) |
Selfie Camera
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 6 hours (3G) | — |
Body
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 66 x 12.1 mm (5.0 x 2.6 x 0.48 inches) | 128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm (5.07 x 2.68 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| SIM | Embedded UICC microSIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, HS | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
| HDMI | — | miniHDMI 1.4 |
Launch
| HTC EVO 3D | LG Optimus 3D |
|---|
| Announced | March 2011 | February 2011 |
| Status | Released June 2011 (U.S.) | Released July 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D?
HTC EVO 3D — 1,730 mAh for the HTC EVO 3D versus 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 3D.
Which is lighter, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D?
LG Optimus 3D — 170 g for the HTC EVO 3D versus 168 g for the LG Optimus 3D.
Which is newer, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D?
LG Optimus 3D — Jun 2011 for the HTC EVO 3D versus Jul 2011 for the LG Optimus 3D.
Is the HTC EVO 3D or the LG Optimus 3D rated higher?
We rate the HTC EVO 3D 7/10 and the LG Optimus 3D 6/10.
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