Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

5/3/2013 9:21 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

1.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

26Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Blu Tattoo Mini 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!

1 Advantage Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	vs	26 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+54 grams (1.89 ounces)102% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
32MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (200KB available)	vs	+2GB (1GB available)5242 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)41% 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
220x176 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+233 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+4"100% Larger screen
(back) 1.3MP	vs	+(back) 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
750 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
WAP	vs	+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

2.1 + A2DP

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Tattoo Mini (Q180)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	BLU Tattoo Mini Q180, Blu Q180 Single SIM	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Blu	LG
Release date	7/1/2011	5/9/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 99 millimeters (2.17 x 3.9 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	54 grams (1.89 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
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 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
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Proprietary OS	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 Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	32MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB (200KB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	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	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	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	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	6 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Pink, Black, Blue • Flashlight Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q180)	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)