Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-991 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/13/2013 8:09 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Alcatel OT-991 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Black (P970)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	vs	17 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+2GB (1GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)20% Lighter
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)17% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
144 PPI	vs	+233 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	OT-991D (Dual-sim)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch 991D Dual-sim, Alcatel 991	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Alcatel	LG
Release date	9/1/2012	5/9/2011
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 122 millimeters (2.68 x 4.8 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	144 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6573	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6 hours
Standby	366.7 hours (15.3 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • HAC (M3/T3) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel OT-991D (Dual-sim)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)