Category Breakdown
HTC EVO 3D
LG Optimus Black (White version)
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 resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the LG Optimus Black's 4.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the EVO 3D is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, while the Optimus Black has a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, which may provide a smoother experience for multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Optimus Black has a higher resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the EVO 3D.
- The EVO 3D has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh versus the 1500 mAh in the Optimus Black, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Both devices run on Android with similar upgrade paths, but the EVO 3D utilizes HTC's Sense UI, while the Optimus Black operates with a more stock-like experience.
- The build quality of the EVO 3D is bulkier and heavier at 170g, compared to the lighter and slimmer 109g design of the Optimus Black.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO 3D
LG Optimus Black (White version)
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
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 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
White
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 (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 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

