Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Net Dual
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
56.038.7
Camera
11.912.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
29.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.713.7
Summary
- The LG Optimus Net Dual features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch screen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Net Dual has an 800 MHz CPU, which is faster than the 600 MHz CPU in the Xperia X8, although both use the same Snapdragon S1 chipset and Adreno 200 GPU.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but the Xperia X8 can record at 30fps.
- The Optimus Net Dual is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, offering a slightly higher capacity than the 1200 mAh battery of the Xperia X8.
- In terms of software, the Optimus Net Dual runs Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia X8 originally runs Android 1.6 (Donut) but is upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair).
- Build quality is comparable, with the Optimus Net Dual being slightly lighter and thinner than the Xperia X8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Net Dual
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as LG Optimus Net Dual P698
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz ARMv6
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
150MB 512MB RAM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 59 x 12.1 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.48 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
102 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

