LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2017 11:39 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) Compare LG Optimus 3D Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP26% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+285 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.3"23% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

29 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720, LG-P720, LG CX2	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/23/2012	2/7/2012
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	10 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)	0.16W/kg (head)