HTC EVO 3D
#8115
LG Optimus Black P970
#5484Category Breakdown
HTC EVO 3D
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.954.7
Summary
- The HTC EVO 3D features a larger 4.3-inch 3D LCD display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, compared to the LG Optimus Black P970's 4.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels, offering better pixel density and visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the EVO 3D is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Optimus Black has a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, which may provide a smoother experience for multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Black has a higher 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the EVO 3D.
- The EVO 3D has a slightly larger 1730 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Optimus Black, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android with similar upgrade paths, but the HTC's Sense UI may provide a different software experience compared to the stock Android on the LG.
- In terms of build quality, the EVO 3D is heavier at 170g and thicker at 12.1mm, while the Optimus Black is lighter at 109g and slimmer at 9.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO 3D
LG Optimus Black P970
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
3D LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 220
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
1GB 1GB 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
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126 x 65 x 12.1 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
170 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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), Sense UI
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), Sense UI
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