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LG Optimus V vs The Motorola Triumph – The Break Down
Save $80 on the Motorola Triumph Android Phone at Virgin Mobile!20 Essential Points of Comparison
As promised, here is a run down of 20 essential points of comparison between the LG Optimus V and the Motorola Triumph.
We will leave the Samsung Intercept (Virgin Mobile’s first Android phone) out of the mix because it is just not a great competitor with the LG Optimus V and the Motorola Triumph.
The Showdown Chart of Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus V vs The Motorola Triumph
While creating this chart, I noticed a few items of particular interest:
- The Motorola Triumph actually has a less powerful battery, which may be the result of the fact that the LG Optimus V is actually .11 thicker than the Motorola Triumph. This makes be a tad skeptical about whether or not the battery life of the Motorola Triumph will be up large enough to handle its powerful features without draining it in an hour.
- The Motorola Triumph has added “N” compatibility to its wireless adapter, which is excellent and means that it may be able to take advantage of some faster wireless networks.
- The Motorola Triumph has 2mp more in its read camera than the LG Optimus V, topping out at a respectable 5mp.
- The processor has more a higher capacity in the Motorola Triumph versus the LG Optimus V
- Screen side (measured diagonally) is a whole 1.1 inches larger in the Motorola Triumph versus the LG Optimus V.
- The internal storage, as measured by my Superbox app on the LG Optimus V is 179MB (actual internal storage is larger but is not available for storing apps, app data, or app cache). This is MUCH smaller than the Motorola Triumph’s 2GB internal storage (which in actual available app space will be a bit smaller). In other words, the Motorola Triumph may have nearly 10x the amount of internal storage space for apps, games, etc. You will have to try to run out of room on the Triumph.
- Other notable differences include the fact that th Motorola Triumph will be Adobe Flash enabled and will have HDMI output, as well as be able to take video in 720p.
Which One Should You Buy?
As I stated previously in my other post What’s the Deal With the Motorola Triumph, I recommend that the average user buys the LG Optimus V.
The LG Optimus V is solid, stable, durable, and VERY inexpensive. The price of the LG Optimus V has fluctuated often from the sale price of $150 to the retail price of $200, but there are even better deals out there like the one at Amazon right now for $129.99 with free shipping. Insane!
LG Optimus V – $129.99 Shipped at Amazon
If you compare these prices with other retailers for similar phones, we see that Virgin Mobile rocks the house on their pricing model.
Wirefly quotes the ‘LG Optimus S’ (Sprint’s verson of this same phone) at $329.99 without a contract, which means Virgin Mobile’s pricing on the LG Optimus V is a steal for a no contract phone that has all the same specs as its brother and sister phones on different networks.
The Motorola Triumph looks like it will be an excellent phone, but unless you are a true power user or business man/woman, I would go with the LG Optimus V.
Presently, Best Buy is taking orders for the Motorola Triumph at a $299.99 price point. This too is an excellent price, as similar phones go for around $550 off contract.
You got the facts – now you can make an informed decision on which one you will buy.
Hit me up in the comments for any additional comparison questions, and we will do our best to get back to you!
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Thanks for showing the differences, it really helps
I currently have the samsung intercept and pre-ordered the motorola triumph. After seeing this post I still want the triumph because of what u said above. The samsung intercept isnt a bad phone but is extremely slow even after froyo update.
You will be SO happy with the upgrade to the Motorola Triumph from the Intercept – Trust me, you would feel great with an upgrade to even the LG Optimus V – There is no contest between the two, but hey, get the good one if you can right
will there be a handy Triumph.info website just like this one? i love this site and it will be helpful if the triumph had its own site too. great article! =]
<3
There already is one in the works
Thanks for reading!
can you please email me when the new site comes out? thanks! =]
You can bookmark it now – I have it live while in active development for various reasons. http://motorolatriumph.info/
thank you!!!!! q ^ _ ^ p
What about the hotspot feature? I like that you can make availablenthat in the optimus, will that be possible in the triumph?
Also, on the sale at Amazon, I had purchased it and the post office delivered elsewhere, since it was not insured they didn't pay and had a hard time dealing with the seller, I've got a refund at the end but if anyone buys it make sure they ship insured. Would it be a sign for me to get the triumph? Haven't decided yet.
Hotspot feature – I am fairly sure that it comes built in to stock Android 2.2 . Virgin claims that they are not going to mess with the stock experience much, which means the ability will probably be there – You may have to access it through the settings apps like you have to do with the Optimus.
That is unfortunate about the Amazon seller – Good information for anyone thinking of buying.
Great comparison! Thanks! I would add that the Motorola Triumph rear camera has a flash, whereas the Optimus V camera does not.
So, 1ghz is 2/3 higher than 600mhz? And we measure a CPU's speed by its capacity? Sorry, the chart was helpful but c'mon, I read your other story and all i see is that the triumph is much more advanced and with that much more screenspace due to its higher resolution it might actually be useful for browsing the web and viewing those high res pictures and videos ill be taking.
No, you are 100% on the money there – A bit of an oops there – fixed it. Thank you.
grr… Iv been reading about the triumph for a while and some people are saying that u wont be able to make a hot spot with it unlike the optimus v and othere ppl say its posible… Is any one in hear know the actual answer to my question…
ive had my phone since friday and have been trying to make it a hotspot but no succesr i rooted my phone and downloaded barnicle bt it would nt let e visit all sites just google
This is what it says on Virgin Mobile's website:
"Virgin Mobile doesn't currently offer mobile hotspot (tethering) functionality. But we're always working to improve and expand our service, so stay tuned."
Here's the link: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phones/motoro…
Click on FAQ's, it's the 2nd question!
Thanks for this review. The internal memory on the Optimus V is giving me a TON of problems. I keep having to delete apps, even after moving everything that can move to my SD card. Now it's saying I don't have enough storage to save a phone number!!??? Even though it says I have 16MB left in internal memory? I really wanted to wait but it looks like I'm going to be forced to get the Triumph sooner rather than later!
I really want the Triumph but I guess I'll just have to settle for the Optimus V before the 20th so I'll be able to get the original Beyond Talk plan at $25 a month. Apparently even though Best Buy has the Triumph in stock already at it's stores, you can't activate it (probably until the 20th to ensure you'll be on the new payment plan).
Yah, that's what I've heard too.
UMMMM WTF??!!!??!?! why does the BIGGER phone with a BIGGER processor have a SMALLER BATTERY????? ARE THEY F***** RETARDEDDD???!!!!! …. does battery life not effect people?
I know right!
you do know that the triumph consumes less battery and last longer too. Good to know right.
i have had the truimph since friday i dont really like it because you cant put wifi hotspot on it im thinking about going back to my lg
For those looking for teethering on the optimus just download a widget app from the app store search teether choose one after on the main home screen were its blank no apps touch and hold and a menu will appear press on widget and it will appear on the screen as a app to be turned on or off
How long is the battery life on both phones?
Virgin Says 4 hours on Triumph and 6 on LG Optimus V. From experience, I can tell you that the Motorola Triumph has WAY less charge time with medium use than the V.
hey i just got the lg optimus v a few months ago and i am very happy with it. No issues with the battery. Only problem is that the internal memory is too small for me.
I am interested in buying the triumph but it's too pricey for me. Is there a deal where i can get the phone for 250 or less?
And can i also trade in my lg optimus v for this?
Stalk Amazon – They are selling it for about 260 at the moment.. The link is on the right in the widget area.
Best Buy Mobile has VM and Boost phones for 30% off. I just bought the Triumph for $209.99 with tax $227.31.
i have an optimus.. i get my wifi hotspot from an app i downloaded called quick settings… is the same app not availble in the market place for the triumph? if that app is in the market place for the triumph too then it should be able to get the hotspot as well…
Been watching Triumph activity for awhile. Glad I’m following, though I know I’ll be antiquated when I drop $ on one. I have a dinosaur on Boost currently(BB8330). I’m liking VM n Triumph. Wadaya think Dana?
Do you think the LG Optimus Elite is better than the LG Optimus V?
Thanks for your help
Yes – The LG Optimus V is an EXCELLENT phone, but since this is the successor, it is better.