LG Optimus L3 Dual vs Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus L3 Dual and the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
Our rating3/104/10
Battery1,540 mAh1,300 mAh
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Screen size3.2 in3.14 in
Main camera15 MP15 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)108 g109 g
ReleasedAug 2012Feb 2012
Summary: LG Optimus L3 Dual is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102 is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus L3 Dual is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
TypeTFT, 256K colorsTFT, 256K colors
Size3.2 inches, 31.7 cm2 (~50.2% screen-to-body ratio)3.14 inches
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)240 x 320 pixels
ProtectionNot specifiedN/A

Platform

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
OSAndroid 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225A)Broadcom BCM21553
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A5 (single-core)832 MHz ARM1136 single-core
GPUAdreno 200Broadcom VideoCore IV

Memory

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
Card slotmicroSDHC, up to 32 GBmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (2GB included)
Internal1GB storage, 384MB RAM512 MB ROM (approx. 160 MB user accessible), 290 MB RAM

Main Camera

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
Single3.15 MP, autofocus3.15 MP
FeaturesGeo-tagging, smile detection, effects—
Video720p@30fps320p@24fps
FlashNo—

Selfie Camera

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
SingleNoNo

Battery

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
TypeRemovable Li-IonRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Capacity1540 mAh—
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)—
Talk timeUp to 10 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G)Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)

Body

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
Dimensions102.6 x 61.6 x 11.85 mm109.8 x 60 x 12 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight108 g109 g (3.8 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP3.0
GPSYes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS
NFCNo—
RadioFM radioFM Radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0

Launch

LG Optimus L3 DualSamsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102
AnnouncedJanuary 20122011, December
StatusReleased August 2012Released 2012, February

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102?

LG Optimus L3 Dual — 1,540 mAh for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus 1,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102.

Which is lighter, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102?

LG Optimus L3 Dual — 108 g for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus 109 g for the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102.

Which is newer, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102?

LG Optimus L3 Dual — Aug 2012 for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus Feb 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102.

Is the LG Optimus L3 Dual or the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102 rated higher?

We rate the LG Optimus L3 Dual 3/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102 4/10.

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