Category Breakdown
HTC EVO 3D
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
36.232.1
Camera
18.715.4
Display
39.454.4
Battery
16.915.2
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
31.529.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.019.0
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
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), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

