Icemobile Gprime Extreme
#6810
LG Optimus Black P970
#5484Category Breakdown
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
67.567.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.954.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes