LG Optimus Black P970
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Philips W732
#7664Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Black P970
Philips W732
Performance
32.133.0
Camera
15.411.9
Display
54.441.8
Battery
15.221.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.330.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.017.9
Summary
- The LG Optimus Black P970 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W732 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors, but the Optimus Black uses a Cortex-A8, whereas the W732 has a Cortex-A9, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W732 records video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the 720p of the Optimus Black.
- The W732 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 2400 mAh compared to the 1500 mAh of the Optimus Black, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Optimus Black can be upgraded to Android 4.0, while the W732 runs on Android 4.0 out of the box, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the Optimus Black is lighter at 109g, while the W732 is heavier at 168.9g and slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Black P970
Philips W732
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
2GB
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
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2400 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)
126.4 x 67.3 x 12.3 mm (4.98 x 2.65 x 0.48 in)
Weight
109 g
168.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass