LG Optimus S vs Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus S and the Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Price | $3,499 | $7,889 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 116 g |
| Released | Oct 2010 | May 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus S is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera. Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD |
| Size | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~45.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) | 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| Colors | — | 16M colors |
Platform
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627-2 |
| CPU | 600 MHz | Single-core 600 MHz ARM11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Memory
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB (2GB card included) |
| Internal | 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM | 512 MB ROM (130 MB user accessible) |
| RAM | — | 256 MB |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP, AF | 2 MP |
| Features | 2x digital zoom | — |
| Video | 480p | Yes |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Single | No | None |
Battery
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h | — |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h | — |
| Capacity | — | 1500 mAh |
Body
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in) | 123 x 60 x 11 mm (4.84 x 2.36 x 0.45 inches) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Colors | Gray, Purple | — |
| Keyboard | — | Physical QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.0 with A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | A-GPS |
Launch
| LG Optimus S | Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, October | April 2011 |
| Released | 2010, October (Sprint), December (General) | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released May 2011 |
| OS | — | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradeable to 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus S or Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580)?
Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) — 130 g for the LG Optimus S versus 116 g for the Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580).
Which is newer, LG Optimus S or Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580)?
Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) — Oct 2010 for the LG Optimus S versus May 2011 for the Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580).
Is the LG Optimus S or the Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus S 7/10 and the Samsung Replenish (SPH-M580) 3/10.
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