LG Optimus 2X vs Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Price | $949 | $75 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.27 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 116 g |
| Released | Jan 2011 | Jul 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus 2X is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) 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 S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.27 inches (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi) | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA (~217 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass, Oleophobic coating |
Platform
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | Texas Instruments OMAP4430 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | 16 GB, 1 GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization |
| Video | 1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | — | VGA (640x480) |
Battery
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 1650 mAh |
Body
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in) | 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 116 g (4.09 oz) |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP, HS |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS with A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, HDMI port | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| NFC | — | No (present in GT-I9100P variant) |
Launch
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, December | February 2011 (Galaxy S II series) |
| Status | Released 2011, January | Released Late 2011 (GT-I9108) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108)?
Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) — 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 2X versus 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108).
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108)?
Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 116 g for the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108).
Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108)?
Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Jul 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108).
Is the LG Optimus 2X or the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9108) 4/10.
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