LG Optimus L3 Dual vs Samsung Galaxy Y Duos
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus L3 Dual and the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Our rating | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,540 mAh | 1,300 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.14 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 108 g | 109 g |
| Released | Aug 2012 | Feb 2012 |
Summary: LG Optimus L3 Dual is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus L3 Dual is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 3.2 inches, 31.7 cm2 (~50.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 3.14 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~46.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density) | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~127 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Touchscreen | — | Capacitive |
Platform
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225A) | Broadcom BCM21553 |
| CPU | 800 MHz Cortex-A5 (single-core) | 832 MHz single-core |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
Memory
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB (2 GB included) |
| Internal | 1GB storage, 384MB RAM | 512MB ROM (approx. 160MB user accessible) |
| RAM | — | 290MB |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP, autofocus | 3.15 MP |
| Features | Geo-tagging, smile detection, effects | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 320p@24fps |
| Flash | No | — |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 1540 mAh | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G) | Up to 360 h |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 9 h |
Body
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Dimensions | 102.6 x 61.6 x 11.85 mm | 109.8 x 60 x 12 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 108 g | 109 g (3.84 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White |
Comms
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| LG Optimus L3 Dual | Samsung Galaxy Y Duos |
|---|
| Announced | January 2012 | 2011, December |
| Status | Released August 2012 | Released 2012, February. Discontinued. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y Duos?
LG Optimus L3 Dual — 1,540 mAh for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus 1,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y Duos?
LG Optimus L3 Dual — 108 g for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus 109 g for the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Which is newer, LG Optimus L3 Dual or Samsung Galaxy Y Duos?
LG Optimus L3 Dual — Aug 2012 for the LG Optimus L3 Dual versus Feb 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Is the LG Optimus L3 Dual or the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus L3 Dual 3/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos 5/10.
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