LG Optimus 2X
The LG Optimus 2X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
RAM512MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 139g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, December. Released 2011, February
Also Known As
Also known as LG P990 Star, LG P990 Optimus Speed
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3, upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
139g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Optimus 2X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the LG Optimus 2X supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG Optimus 2X SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the LG Optimus 2X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Optimus 2X ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3, upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The LG Optimus 2X uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Optimus 2X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The LG Optimus 2X has 2.1, A2DP.
