LG Optimus Sol E730
#6640
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Sol E730
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
33.845.9
Camera
15.413.8
Display
70.178.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.716.7
Connectivity
28.935.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.925.4
Summary
- The LG Optimus Sol E730 features a 3.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Google Nexus S has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Sol is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Nexus S uses a Hummingbird chipset with 16GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S can record video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the Optimus Sol's 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- The Optimus Sol runs Android 2.3.4, while the Nexus S can be upgraded to Android 4.1.2, offering a slightly better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Nexus S being slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Sol E730
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Previously rumored as LG Victor
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size
3.8"
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 (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Oleophobic coating
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
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
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
122.5 x 62.5 x 9.8 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.39 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
110 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, titan, white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.73 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass