LG Optimus 3D (P920) vs Samsung Galaxy S II
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 3D (P920) and the Samsung Galaxy S II, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 116 g |
| Released | Jul 2011 | May 2011 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S II is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S II is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Type | 3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Glasses-free 3D (stereoscopic) display, switch between 2D and 3D view. | — |
Platform
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 4430 | Exynos 4 Dual (Exynos 4210) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 | 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Mali-400MP4 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Internal | 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32GB | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Dual | 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels | — |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D) | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | — |
| Modules | — | 2 MP |
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 18 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 40 min (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Dimensions | 128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm | 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 116 g |
| Build | Solid plastic build, with a mix of faux brushed metal and rubbery plastic on the back. | — |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 ports | — |
| NFC | — | Optional |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
Launch
| LG Optimus 3D (P920) | Samsung Galaxy S II |
|---|
| Announced | February 2011 | February 2011 |
| Released | July 2011 | — |
| Status | — | Released May 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus 3D (P920) or Samsung Galaxy S II?
Samsung Galaxy S II — 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 3D (P920) versus 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 3D (P920) or Samsung Galaxy S II?
Samsung Galaxy S II — 168 g for the LG Optimus 3D (P920) versus 116 g for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Which is newer, LG Optimus 3D (P920) or Samsung Galaxy S II?
LG Optimus 3D (P920) — Jul 2011 for the LG Optimus 3D (P920) versus May 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Is the LG Optimus 3D (P920) or the Samsung Galaxy S II rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 3D (P920) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S II 8/10.
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