LG Optimus 2X vs Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.2 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 131 g |
| Released | Jan 2011 | Aug 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus 2X is ahead on main camera. Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super CLEAR LCD (SC-LCD) capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.2 inches (108.5-millimetre) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi) | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA (~222 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
Platform
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Nvidia GeForce ULP |
Memory
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8 GB |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | — |
| Modules | — | 1.3 MP |
| Features | — | Fixed-focus |
| Video | — | No official video spec found |
Battery
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Li-Ion, removable |
| Capacity | — | 1650 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 9 hours 40 minutes (580 minutes) |
| Standby time | — | Up to 22 days 22 hours (550 hours) |
Body
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in) | 9.55 mm thickness |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 131 g |
| Build | — | Metallic design |
Comms
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | v3.0 with A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, HDMI port | microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, December | July 18, 2011 |
| Status | Released 2011, January | Released August 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103)?
Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) — 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 2X versus 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103).
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103)?
Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103).
Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103)?
Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Aug 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103).
Is the LG Optimus 2X or the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) 7/10.
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