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LG Optimus Net Dual

LG Optimus Net Dual

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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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