LG Optimus EX SU880
#6340
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
#8401Category Breakdown
LG Optimus EX SU880
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
Performance
36.928.3
Camera
19.015.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
15.217.4
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
28.740.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
24.115.3
Summary
- The LG Optimus EX SU880 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus EX is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Core Plus offers a faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus EX can record video at 1080p, while the Galaxy Core Plus is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity is higher in the Galaxy Core Plus at 1800 mAh compared to the 1500 mAh of the Optimus EX.
- Software-wise, the Optimus EX runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), while the Galaxy Core Plus is equipped with a more recent Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus EX SU880
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For South Korea
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Core Plus G3500Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 G3502 with dual-SIM card slots for China
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118 x 63.4 x 9.7 mm (4.65 x 2.50 x 0.38 in)
129.7 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
127 g
132.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black & Silver, White & Champagne Gold
White, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity