LG Optimus 2X vs Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 119 g |
| Released | Jan 2011 | Jul 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus 2X is ahead on our rating, main camera. Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches (~58.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi) | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (some sources mention) |
Platform
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 2.3.6 |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz Scorpion (single-core) |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | 8GB or 16GB (flash NAND memory) |
| RAM | — | 512 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 5 MP, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, self-, action, panorama, and smile shot; stop motion; add me |
| Video | 1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | VGA |
Battery
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 1650 mAh |
Body
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in) | 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 inches) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 119 g (4.2 oz) |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, HDMI port | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| Radio | — | FM radio with RDS |
Launch
| LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, December | March 30, 2011 |
| Status | Released 2011, January | — |
| Released | — | July 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001)?
Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) — 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 2X versus 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001).
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001)?
Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 119 g for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001).
Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001)?
Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Jul 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001).
Is the LG Optimus 2X or the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GT-I9001) 3/10.
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