Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Sport 4.5 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2015 1:15 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

07Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Blu Sport 4.5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)

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13 Advantages Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	vs	7 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)44% Lighter
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)17% Thinner
218 PPI	vs	+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Sport 4.5 (S430U)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	BLU Sport 4.5 Dual Sim S430u, BLU S430u	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Blu	LG
Release date	10/1/2014	5/9/2011
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 134.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.3 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	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
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	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	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/1700/1900	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C604906200L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	6 hours
Standby	780 hours (32.5 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on green, White on orange • IP55 certified: dust and water resistant • Screen protector included • Protective Case included • BLU Infinite View technology • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Sport 4.5 (S430U)	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)