Two of the more promising dual-core Android smartphones are coming to the Philippines this month (if not, it’s next month for the SGS2) — the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the LG Optimus 2X.
LG is releasing the Optimus 2X this week with a suggested price of Php27,990. Samsung Philippines has yet to launched the Galaxy S2 but we’re expecting Globe to release it exclusively for at least a month, just like the first SGS.
If the Galaxy S2 hits the Php32k mark, it will be competitive though we hope it will be lower. My money is on Php29,990.
Here’s our tabular comparison between the two smarpthones.
Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 | LG Optimus 2X |
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Dual-core 1.2GHz Samsung Exynos 4210 | Dual-core 1.0GHz ARM Cortex A9 |
ARM Mali-400 MP | ULP GeForce GPU |
4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus (480×800) | 4.0-inch IPS LCD (480×800) |
16GB storage, 1GB RAM | 8GB storage, 512 RAM |
microSD up to 32GB | microSD up to 32GB |
8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash | 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash |
1080p @ 30fps video recording | 1080p @ 24fps video recording |
2 MP front camera for video calls | 1.3 MP front camera for video calls |
Android OS 2.3.3 Gingerbread | Android OS 2.2 Froyo |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, WiFi Direct | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA |
Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 2.1 |
125.3mm x 66.1mm x 8.48mm | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm |
116 grams | 139 grams |
1650mAh Li-Ion | 1500mAh Li-Ion |
So what’s your pick between the two?
Yuga i’d like to ask if the SGS2 that will release here in Philippines is 1.2GHz Exynos or the older version wich is 1.0GHz Tegra2?
Thanks in advance
hindi pa pala nahahawakan ang device panay negative na mga comments nyo sa taas!… pinoy nga talaga hu!…
hi, I don’t understand much about the technicalities but which would work best with Skype? Will it be able to make skype to skype calls (kahit hindi video calls) And would it really have a short battery life if connected to the internet the whole day?
thanks in advance.
bakit sa nakikita kung specs ng galaxy s2 1.2Ghz ARM Cortex-A9 at Orion chipset, dito ay 1.2Ghz Exynos 4210, bakit mgka-iba?
Samsung galaxy s2 is a definite buy for me.. Check nyo sa youtube ung mga reviews nya.. For those who are concerned about battery life, it can manage up to 2 days with moderate use.. The super amoled plus display really helps alot to reduce battery consumption. if u use dark background wallpapers only few LEDs are lit up thus saving battery.. Unlike those other screen tech like the nova display of optimus black.. Sucks ur battery dry.. Hope it comes in june.. Just in time for the midyear bonus haha..
Ok sana talaga ang Samsung, but you can always see that Apple Design Concept. I once remember someone having a Galaxy Ace (which hindi malayo ang physical Outlook sa SGS2). “Uy iphone!….ay Samsung Pala” :S. Hardware/Software Wise, yup SGS2 clearly shows its power over O2x, pero I really consider Aesthetics and HCI din and syempre price :D, kung iba lang talaga ang looks nang SGS2, its a definite buy for me. I’m leaning more on O2x between the 2, unless its only a 4-5k difference(crossed fingers) :P
simple lang naman gusto mo mas mura – LG 2x pag mas mahal at mas maganda ng konti – SGS2 – ung sale ng LG2x is 23K im expecting SGS2 to be at least 33K that 10k difference…which one is worth it? it depends on the user
i checked LG2x last night at SM Cebu, really cool phone and was tempted to buy… but i guess S2 is worth the wait based on the comparison shown above… i really hope it is.. :)
I prefer Galaxy S2. Based on the review, it’s more responsive than Lg 2x.
Sir Abe,
Sir Abe, in your own opinion what is the right one for you?
Sir Abe, in your own opinion whats it the right one for you?
Thanks
Dan
sale ang optimus 2x at optimus black!
How about Samsung Galaxy S2 VS Motorola Atrix 4G?
you can try searching for reviews on the Atrix. Alot of them give praise to the unit, but i think that’s because they did the reviews without the 2x and s2 entering the market.
specswise it may be comparable to the 2x but reviews say its weakest points are its 5mp rear-camera (s2 and 2x have 8mp) and many people don’t like Motoblur. Aside from that, some people have reported that their units crashed, froze, and that sometimes audio levels become an issue when making calls.
I think I’ve read that article you’re saying. But i was more intrigue by them saying that S2 owe’s its glory to android 2.3. If other phone’s get upgraded to 2.3 then it’ll no longer be landslide victory to S2.
But then of course there’s that Super amoled and 8mp cam right?
true that Gingerbread brings alot to the table. But i think the Atrix is half-baked in terms of how it was done. It tried to beat competitors in being one of the first to release a superphone which ended up with them making a souped up half-baked device.
I’d bet my money on the S2 because it’s had time to study their competitor’s phones thus making it a fuller superphone. Im not saying it’d be a perfect device since nothing is(yes, even Apple devices screw up) but it’d be more ready for consumers IMO.
And yes, we get super AMOLED, 8mp camera, 1.2ghz, 1080p video recording, and whole lot more with the S2. :)
That’s just my 2 cents :)
Go for shipping! :) Around 30-35k yung brand new unlocked phone sa England.
pano po shipping? the only couriers i trust are jac express & manila forwarders. pwede cguro, buy uk, deliver us, saka padeliver sa pinas. kaso, my real problem is kung defective yung unit out of the box (it happens). i would appreciate it if u or anyone can suggest an easy and reliable way to get this phone. thx.
i asked samsung store, they said that once na na launch na yung phone thru globe, after a month pa daw nila pedeng i release sa store yung SGS2 for those who want to purchase the handset thru installment. . :)
wag lang sila magkalayo ng price I’ll go for SGS2.
sana super amoled plus ang dumating dito sa pilipinas. pag nagkataon sure buyer ako :)