LG Optimus Black P970
#5484
LG Optimus Black (White version)
#5487Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Black P970
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The LG Optimus Black P970 and the LG Optimus Black (White version) are nearly identical in specifications, sharing the same build quality, display, performance, camera, battery, and software experience.
- Both models feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- They are powered by the same TI OMAP 3630 chipset, 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are also the same, with a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording and a 2 MP front camera.
- Both devices have a 1500 mAh battery and run on Android 2.2, upgradable to 4.0.
- The primary difference lies in the color options, with the P970 available in multiple colors including black, while the White version is exclusively white.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Black P970
LG Optimus Black (White version)
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
2GB (1GB user available), 512MB 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
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
109 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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