Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L9 P769
ZTE Grand X V970
Performance
25.834.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.355.2
Battery
20.216.2
Build
16.00.2
Connectivity
30.532.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.920.9
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

