BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
LG Optimus Black P970
#7404Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
30.632.1
Camera
12.715.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.529.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.219.0
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass