LG Optimus 2X vs Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Our rating6/104/10
Battery1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Screen size4 in4 in
Main camera8 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)139 g129 g
ReleasedJan 2011Nov 2010
Summary: LG Optimus 2X is ahead on our rating, main camera. Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus 2X is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
TypeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Size4.0 inches4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi)480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Features—TouchWiz 3.0 UI

Platform

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 AP20HSamsung-Intrinsity S5PC110 (Hummingbird)
CPUDual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUULP GeForce—

Memory

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GBmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB
Internal8GB storage, 512MB RAM16GB

Main Camera

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Single8 MP, AF—
FeaturesLED flashGeo-tagging, quick tap focus, face/smile detection
Video1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps720p@30fps
Modules—5 MP, AF

Selfie Camera

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Single1.3 MP—
Modules—0.3 MP (VGA)

Battery

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAhRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Stand-by—Up to 620 h
Talk time—Up to 13 h 30 min

Body

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Dimensions123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in)122.4 x 64 x 10.9 mm (4.82 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight139 g (4.90 oz)129 g (4.55 oz)
SIM—Mini-SIM

Comms

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP3.0, A2DP, EDR
PositioningGPSGPS, A-GPS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, HDMI portmicroUSB 2.0
TV-out—Yes

Launch

LG Optimus 2XSamsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)
Announced2010, December2010, October
StatusReleased 2011, JanuaryDiscontinued
Released—2010, Q4

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)?

Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S) — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 129 g for the Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S).

Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S)?

LG Optimus 2X — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Nov 2010 for the Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S).

Is the LG Optimus 2X or the Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S) rated higher?

We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin (SHW-M190S) 4/10.

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