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Icemobile Gprime Extreme

Icemobile Gprime Extreme

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LG Optimus Black (White version)

LG Optimus Black (White version)

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Category Breakdown

Icemobile Gprime Extreme
LG Optimus Black (White version)
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, offering a higher pixel density compared to the 4.0-inch IPS LCD of the LG Optimus Black, which has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Gprime Extreme is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and has no RAM, while the Optimus Black utilizes a single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 with 2GB of RAM, providing a more capable multitasking experience.
  • The Gprime Extreme has an 8 MP rear camera, superior to the 5 MP camera on the Optimus Black, although both devices have a 2 MP front camera.
  • 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 Extreme runs on Android 4.2.1, while the Optimus Black initially launched with Android 2.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, offering a more modern experience.
  • Overall, the Gprime Extreme provides better display quality and camera specifications, while the Optimus Black has a more efficient processor and RAM for performance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Icemobile Gprime Extreme
LG Optimus Black (White version)

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

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 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
White

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 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

OS Version

Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes