LG Optimus Sol E730
#6640
Samsung Continuum I400
#6754Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Sol E730
Samsung Continuum I400
Performance
33.836.7
Camera
15.414.1
Display
70.178.3
Battery
15.21.6
Build
15.717.5
Connectivity
28.925.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.922.2
Summary
- The LG Optimus Sol E730 features a slightly larger 3.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors, while the Samsung Continuum I400 has a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~274 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by 1.0 GHz processors and have 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Optimus Sol has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Continuum's battery capacity is unspecified, which may affect longevity.
- In terms of software, the Optimus runs Android 2.3.4, whereas the Continuum starts with Android 2.1 but can be upgraded to 2.2, providing a slightly more modern experience on the latter.
- Build quality shows the LG is lighter at 110g, compared to the heavier 125g of the Samsung.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Sol E730
Samsung Continuum I400
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Previously rumored as LG Victor
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
3.4"
Type
OLED, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
2GB 336MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 62.5 x 9.8 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.39 in)
125 x 58 x 12 mm (4.92 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
Weight
110 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, titan, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.73 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android OS v2.2)
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass