Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Black P970
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
32.132.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.329.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.019.0
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
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, 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
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

