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LG Optimus T

LG Optimus T

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Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M

Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M

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Category Breakdown

LG Optimus T
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
Performance
34.732.3
Camera
11.839.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
15.716.7
Connectivity
24.226.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.920.2

Summary

  • The LG Optimus T features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Optimus T is powered by a 600 MHz CPU and has 170MB of RAM, whereas the Discover S730M offers an 800 MHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Discover S730M supports video recording, while the Optimus T is limited to 480p at 18fps.
  • The Optimus T has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1300 mAh battery in the Discover S730M, which may offer marginally better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Optimus T runs on Android 2.2, while the Discover S730M is equipped with Android 4.0.4, providing a more updated user experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the Optimus T is slightly heavier at 129g compared to the 122g of the Discover S730M, and their dimensions are similar, with the Discover being slimmer.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Optimus T
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

For T-MobileAlso known as LG P509 Burgundy
For TelusAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Discover TracFone SGH-S730G for Net10 and Straight Talk

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

600 MHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

170MB
4GB (2.7GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@18fps
Yes

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

113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in)
112.8 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm (4.44 x 2.42 x 0.45 in)

Weight

129 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Burgundy, Titanium
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.30 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)
0.85 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer