BLU Elite 3.8
#5479
LG Optimus Black P970
#5484Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG Optimus Black P970 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the LG utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG offers 720p video recording compared to the BLU's 480p.
- The BLU has a 1600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the LG's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, both run Android versions that can be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich, but the LG starts with a slightly newer version.
- Overall, the LG Optimus Black P970 presents a more robust performance and camera experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
LG Optimus Black P970
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
137 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes