LG Optimus 2X vs. Samsung Galaxy S2

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 Php27,990USD 477INR 40,434EUR 454CNY 3,474. 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 Php29,990USD 511INR 43,324EUR 487CNY 3,722.

Here’s our tabular comparison between the two smarpthones.

Samsung Galaxy S II i9100	LG Optimus 2X
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?

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

50 Comments

Messie says:

14 years ago

Oh wow! S2 eats the 2x for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Though I have to give midnight snack to 2x because Samsung’s UI really sucks =P
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Apache says:

14 years ago

For now i’m still impress with Samsung Galaxy S and my Tab. so for me ill be waiting for that S2 and Tab 10.1. But still need to wait the info of 8.9 and 10.1 what is the difference between the two not just the size and weight if they are the same i think w/ is cheaper with the 3g+wifi 64gb.

Yuga please do review with the Galaxy Tab 2 8.9 and 10.1 with 3G.
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Android Newb says:

14 years ago

Practical ba ang dual core phones since hindi nga halos makatagal ng 1 day battery life ang mga single core phones?
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benchmark says:

14 years ago

Base on side by side comparison, ill go for samsung…well the higher specs the better. :)

But then again…if the price is RIGHT! :-)
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manila shopper says:

14 years ago

…..definitely the Samsung Galaxy S2
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Kael says:

14 years ago

I hate Touchwiz. Otherwise, S2 is great.
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cherry says:

14 years ago

sgs2 ftw!
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csseyah says:

14 years ago

Parehong maganda ang specs at parehong siguradong mahal sa bulsa…
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Roldan says:

14 years ago

SGS2 for me, magkano naman kaya ang price nya, but for sure masakit sa bulsa
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Zo says:

14 years ago

I say S2 > 2x. Specs wise no competition. But what really gets me is that the Galaxy S phones of Samsung are their flagship phones. So kung may new update on android software sure dadating agad yan sa galaxy s phones. And since flagship phone nga, they’ll be working hard to keep introducing enhancements to the phone :)
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d says:

14 years ago

ang ayoko lang sa samusung walang premium feel ung design nila. minsan kamuka niya ng high-end ung asa mga midrange or worst e sa entry-level. LG’s design are so much better.

Pero spec wise, samsung ftw!

mas the best parin sakin designs ng sony ericsson, kaso laging late in terms of specs.
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yamcha says:

14 years ago

This is Samsung & LG’s best to immitate Apple’s iPhone. Copycats!
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jen says:

14 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S2!!!
Please..launch this hot phone this month! :p
Wag quarter 3..too much waiting na yun.
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Andrew says:

14 years ago

Koreans better than Americans in Technology now a days. Letâ€™s say 2 years ahead.
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Maniejhun says:

14 years ago

I still choose Samsung Galaxy S2
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jp says:

14 years ago

mga pinag-aral lang sa mga magagaling na universities sa US yang mga gumawa nyan pero natalo na mismo nila ang mga American :D
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dulfo says:

14 years ago

I say Samsung Galaxy SII. Bring it on!
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iamsirhc says:

14 years ago

Nasubukan ko na yung prototype ng LGO2X and SGS2. I bought SGS2 instead.
Really fast and responsive. Great captures ng photo. Sa battery, fair usage lasts up to a day and a half. During the first few days, ‘di masyadong matagal yung bat (around 16 hours). Heavy use kasi nung una; games, applications, boosted display, wifi, data, bluetooth — para ma-test lang yung device. Wala masyadong problem sa phone. The biggest issue, which is not really a major one, is that there’s no option for you to disable the shutter sound. But I’ve heard na dito lang yun sa UK. Not sure sa ibang countries.
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Mikhail says:

14 years ago

Definitely worth an upgrade. Just have to root that Galaxy S2 and put it on stock ROM, lovely!
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bongskie says:

14 years ago

Problema exclusive na naman sa globe. Bad.bad.bad
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mark says:

14 years ago

sana super amoled plus ang dumating dito sa pilipinas. pag nagkataon sure buyer ako :)
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adam says:

14 years ago

wag lang sila magkalayo ng price I’ll go for SGS2.
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mar_ky says:

14 years ago

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. . :)
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iamsirhc says:

14 years ago

Go for shipping! :) Around 30-35k yung brand new unlocked phone sa England.
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bOkz says:

14 years ago

How about Samsung Galaxy S2 VS Motorola Atrix 4G?
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technobaboy says:

14 years ago

sale ang optimus 2x at optimus black!
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Dan says:

14 years ago

Sir Abe, in your own opinion whats it the right one for you?

Thanks

Dan
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dan says:

14 years ago

Sir Abe,

Sir Abe, in your own opinion what is the right one for you?
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Air21 says:

14 years ago

I prefer Galaxy S2. Based on the review, it’s more responsive than Lg 2x.
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Rodel says:

14 years ago

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.. :)
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coollearner says:

14 years ago

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
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Bimboy says:

14 years ago

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
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Omaniac says:

14 years ago

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..
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confused says:

14 years ago

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?
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liza says:

14 years ago

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.
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cynogenius says:

14 years ago

hindi pa pala nahahawakan ang device panay negative na mga comments nyo sa taas!… pinoy nga talaga hu!…
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jayarlou says:

13 years ago

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
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