LG Optimus One (P500) vs LG Optimus S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus One (P500) and the LG Optimus S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Price | $14 | $3,499 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 129 g | 130 g |
| Released | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
Summary: LG Optimus One (P500) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). LG Optimus S is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so LG Optimus One (P500) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~45.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 | 600 MHz |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (2GB card included in some markets) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 170 MB user addressable, 512 MB RAM | 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP (3 MP) | 3.15 MP, AF |
| Features | Autofocus | 2x digital zoom |
| Video | 480p (640x480) | 480p |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) | Up to 200 h |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 5 h |
Body
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in) | 114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in) |
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Colors | — | Gray, Purple |
Comms
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB |
Launch
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus S |
|---|
| Announced | July 2010 | 2010, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2010, October (Sprint), December (General) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus One (P500) or LG Optimus S?
LG Optimus One (P500) — 129 g for the LG Optimus One (P500) versus 130 g for the LG Optimus S.
Is the LG Optimus One (P500) or the LG Optimus S rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus One (P500) 6/10 and the LG Optimus S 7/10.
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