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LG Optimus S

LG Optimus S

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Samsung Galaxy Young 2

Samsung Galaxy Young 2

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Category Breakdown

LG Optimus S
Samsung Galaxy Young 2
Performance
5.126.7
Camera
11.912.5
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
15.816.3
Connectivity
20.033.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.917.0

Summary

  • The LG Optimus S features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Young 2 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Optimus S is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and lacks RAM, whereas the Galaxy Young 2 has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, providing a more responsive experience.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of recording 480p video, but the Young 2 offers a slightly better video frame rate.
  • The Optimus S has a 1500 mAh battery, compared to the Young 2's 1300 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
  • Lastly, the Optimus S runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Galaxy Young 2 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), enhancing the software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Optimus S
Samsung Galaxy Young 2

General

Release Date

2010
2014

Announced

2010
2014

Description

LG Optimus S for SprintLG Optimus U for US CellularLG Optimus V VM670 for Virgin Mobile
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Young 2 G130H

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

600 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

N/A
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

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@24fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)

Weight

130 g
108 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gray
Iris Charcoal, White

Foldable

SAR

1.26 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)
0.87 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer