LG Optimus EX SU880
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Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
#4956Category Breakdown
LG Optimus EX SU880
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
Performance
36.945.9
Camera
19.013.8
Display
54.478.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
28.735.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
24.130.1
Summary
- The LG Optimus EX SU880 and Samsung Google Nexus S 4G both feature a 4.0-inch display with similar resolutions, but the Nexus S utilizes a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color contrast compared to the IPS LCD of the Optimus EX.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S has a more advanced chipset with 16GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Optimus EX's 8GB storage and 1GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S records video at a lower resolution of 480p, while the Optimus EX supports 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500mAh, but neither device supports fast charging or wireless charging.
- Both run on Android Gingerbread, though the Nexus S may offer a slightly more refined software experience due to its direct Google support.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Optimus EX being slightly lighter and more compact, while the Nexus S is marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus EX SU880
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011, May 08
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For South Korea
For SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D720
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
ULP GeForce
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
127 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black & Silver, White & Champagne Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer