LG Optimus True HD LTE P936
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Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
#5848Category Breakdown
LG Optimus True HD LTE P936
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
Performance
41.032.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
71.778.3
Battery
17.717.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.428.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
25.226.3
Summary
- The LG Optimus True HD LTE P936 features a larger 4.5-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam, which has a lower resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG model is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 processor and has 4GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Beam runs on a 720 MHz CPU with only 384MB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG offers 1080p video recording, whereas the Samsung is limited to 720p.
- The LG has a slightly larger 1830 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery in the Samsung.
- Software-wise, the LG runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Samsung operates on an older Android 2.1 (Eclair), which may affect the user experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality shows that the LG is slimmer and lighter at 135g, while the Samsung is bulkier at 156g and thicker at 14.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus True HD LTE P936
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Also known as LG Maximo True HD LTE
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
3.7"
Type
True HD-IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
720 MHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1830 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.9 x 67.9 x 10.4 mm (5.23 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
Weight
135 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity