Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L9 P769
ZTE Grand X V970
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.553.5
Summary
- The LG Optimus L9 P769 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the ZTE Grand X V970, both with the same resolution but the L9 offers a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors and 4GB of RAM, but the Grand X utilizes the Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, which may provide better graphics performance.
- Both smartphones have identical 5 MP rear cameras capable of 1080p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Optimus L9 has a larger 2150 mAh battery compared to the Grand X's 1600 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, with the Grand X being upgradable to Jelly Bean, providing a slight edge in software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the L9 being slightly heavier and larger than the Grand X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L9 P769
ZTE Grand X V970
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as ZTE Mimosa X, ZTE V970M (based on MediaTek MT6577 with dual-SIM card slots)
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.8 x 68.8 x 9.1 mm (5.03 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
127.4 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119.1 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

