The LG Optimus 3D is the world's first 3D smartphone, and doesn't require the use of 3D glasses.
LG recently unveiled the world's first 3D smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D. It has a glasses-free 3D LCD screen and can record 3D video thanks to a special dual-lens camera. Does this 3D smartphone have what it takes to compete with the Apple iPhone 4?
Check out our detailed preview of the LG Optimus 3D and see our roundup of the best upcoming smartphones in 2011.
The LG Optimus 3D has a large 4.3in display and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. It has 512MB of RAM and comes with 8GB of internal memory along with a microSD card slot for extra storage.
With this in mind, how does the LG Optimus 3D stack up against the iPhone 4 when it comes to specifications?
LG Optimus 3D vs Apple iPhone 4: Specifications
| Feature | Apple iPhone 4 | LG Optimus 3D | Verdict? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system (OS) | Apple iOS | Google Android 2.2 Froyo (upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread) | Draw |
| Display size | 3.5in | 4.3in | Optimus 3D |
| Display technology | Capacitive retina IPS | 3D LCD | Unknown |
| Display resolution | 640x960 pixels | 480x800 pixels | iPhone 4 |
| Multitouch | Yes | Yes | Draw |
| Camera | 5 megapixels, LED flash, autofocus, geotagging | Dual 5 megapixels, LED flash, autofocus, geotagging, 3D photo and video | Optimus 3D |
| FM radio | No | Yes | Optimus 3D |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Draw |
| Internal memory | 16GB or 32GB | 8GB | iPhone 4 |
| Expandable memory | No | microSD card slot | Optimus 3D |
| Dimensions | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm | 128.8 x 68 x 11.9mm | iPhone 4 |
| Weight | 137g | 168g | iPhone 4 |
| Application store | Apple App Store | Google Android Market | iPhone 4 |
| Processor | Apple A4 | ARM Cortex A9 dual-core (1GHz) | Optimus 3D |
| 3G networks | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 900/1900/2100 | iPhone 4 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11b/g/n | Draw |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 with A2DP | 3.0 with A2DP | Optimus 3D |
| HDMI-out | No | Yes | Optimus 3D |
| Quoted talk time | Up to 7 hours | Not quoted | Unknown |
| Quoted standby time | Up to 300 hours | Not quoted | Unknown |
| Adobe Flash support | No | Yes | Optimus 3D |
