LG Optimus 2X vs LG Optimus 3D (P920)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the LG Optimus 3D (P920), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 168 g |
| Released | Jan 2011 | Jul 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus 2X is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). LG Optimus 3D (P920) is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus 2X is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | 3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi) | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | — | Glasses-free 3D (stereoscopic) display, switch between 2D and 3D view. |
Platform
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | TI OMAP 4430 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D) |
| Dual | — | 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 1500 mAh |
Body
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in) | 128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | — | Solid plastic build, with a mix of faux brushed metal and rubbery plastic on the back. |
Comms
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, HDMI port | microUSB |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 1.4 ports |
Launch
| LG Optimus 2X | LG Optimus 3D (P920) |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, December | February 2011 |
| Status | Released 2011, January | — |
| Released | — | July 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or LG Optimus 3D (P920)?
LG Optimus 2X — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 168 g for the LG Optimus 3D (P920).
Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or LG Optimus 3D (P920)?
LG Optimus 3D (P920) — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Jul 2011 for the LG Optimus 3D (P920).
Is the LG Optimus 2X or the LG Optimus 3D (P920) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the LG Optimus 3D (P920) 6/10.
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