Icemobile Gprime Extreme
#7864
LG Optimus Black P970
#7404Category Breakdown
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
33.032.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
19.154.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.829.3
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
17.119.0
Summary
- The Icemobile Gprime Extreme features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 4.0-inch IPS LCD of the LG Optimus Black P970, which has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Gprime Extreme is equipped with a Mediatek MT6589 chipset and a quad-core CPU, while the Optimus Black uses a TI OMAP 3630 with a single-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Gprime.
- The Gprime's rear camera is 8 MP, surpassing the 5 MP camera of the Optimus Black, although both have 2 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Optimus Black at 1500 mAh compared to the Gprime's 1600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Gprime runs on Android 4.2.1, offering a more updated experience than the Optimus Black, which originally shipped with Android 2.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Overall, the Gprime Extreme offers superior display, performance, and camera specifications, while the Optimus Black has a slightly more compact build and a marginally larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
LG Optimus Black P970
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
N/A
2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 72.8 x 10 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
125 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)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass