HTC EVO 3D vs LG Optimus 3D (P920)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D (P920), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
Our rating7/106/10
Battery1,730 mAh1,500 mAh
RAM (max)1 GB—
Storage (max)64 GB32 GB
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Main camera5 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)170 g168 g
ReleasedJun 2011Jul 2011
Summary: HTC EVO 3D is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max). LG Optimus 3D (P920) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC EVO 3D is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
TypeSuper-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, autostereoscopic 3D-capable3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size4.3 inches4.3 inches
Resolution540 x 960 pixels (qHD), ~256 ppi density480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass
Features—Glasses-free 3D (stereoscopic) display, switch between 2D and 3D view.

Platform

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
OSAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 3.6Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3TI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz ScorpionDual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUAdreno 220PowerVR SGX540

Memory

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
Internal4 GB storage, 1 GB RAM8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
Card slotmicroSDHC, up to 32 GB (unofficially supports 64 GB formatted as FAT32)microSDHC, up to 32GB

Main Camera

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
Dual2 x 5 MP, autofocus, dual-LED flash5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels
FeaturesGeo-tagging, face detection, 3D photo/video captureAutofocus, LED flash
Video720p@30fps (3D), 1080p@30fps (2D)1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)

Selfie Camera

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
Single1.3 MP1.3 MP
VideoYes—

Battery

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1730 mAh batteryLi-Ion
Talk timeUp to 6 hours (3G)—
Capacity—1500 mAh

Body

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
Dimensions127 x 66 x 12.1 mm (5.0 x 2.6 x 0.48 inches)128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm
Weight170 g (6.0 oz)168 g
SIMEmbedded UICC microSIM—
Build—Solid plastic build, with a mix of faux brushed metal and rubbery plastic on the back.

Comms

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, HSYes
GPSYes, with A-GPSYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)microUSB
HDMI—HDMI 1.4 ports

Launch

HTC EVO 3DLG Optimus 3D (P920)
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2011
StatusReleased June 2011 (U.S.)—
Released—July 2011

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D (P920)?

HTC EVO 3D — 1,730 mAh for the HTC EVO 3D versus 1,500 mAh for the LG Optimus 3D (P920).

Which is lighter, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D (P920)?

LG Optimus 3D (P920) — 170 g for the HTC EVO 3D versus 168 g for the LG Optimus 3D (P920).

Which is newer, HTC EVO 3D or LG Optimus 3D (P920)?

LG Optimus 3D (P920) — Jun 2011 for the HTC EVO 3D versus Jul 2011 for the LG Optimus 3D (P920).

Is the HTC EVO 3D or the LG Optimus 3D (P920) rated higher?

We rate the HTC EVO 3D 7/10 and the LG Optimus 3D (P920) 6/10.

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