Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Philips W732
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 (White version) 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 lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz dual-core processors and 2GB of RAM, but the Optimus Black uses a Cortex-A8, whereas the W732 uses a Cortex-A9, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both phones 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 battery capacity of the W732 is significantly larger at 2400 mAh, compared to the 1500 mAh of the Optimus Black, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Optimus Black runs on Android 2.2 upgradable to 4.0, while the W732 comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, providing a more modern software experience.
- The build quality reflects differences in weight and dimensions, with the Optimus Black being lighter and slimmer than the bulkier W732.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Philips W732
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 512MB RAM
2GB
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
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
Yes
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

