LG Optimus S vs Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus S and the Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Price | $3,499 | $413 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| 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 | 2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 108 g |
| Released | Oct 2010 | Apr 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus S is ahead on our rating, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | TFT touchscreen |
| Size | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~45.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) | Not specified |
Platform
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7627T |
| CPU | 600 MHz | 800 MHz ARM11 (Single-core) |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM | 117MB storage |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP, AF | 2 MP |
| Features | 2x digital zoom | Not specified |
| Video | 480p | Not specified |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Single | No | None |
Battery
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h | — |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h | — |
| Charging | — | Standard microUSB |
Body
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in) | 110 x 58 x 13 mm (4.4 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 108 g (3.8 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM |
| Colors | Gray, Purple | — |
Comms
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | Not specified |
Launch
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, October | April 5, 2011 |
| Released | 2010, October (Sprint), December (General) | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus S or Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820)?
Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) — 130 g for the LG Optimus S versus 108 g for the Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820).
Which is newer, LG Optimus S or Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820)?
Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) — Oct 2010 for the LG Optimus S versus Apr 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820).
Is the LG Optimus S or the Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus S 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Prevail (SPH-M820) 4/10.
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