HTC EVO Design 4G vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between HTC EVO Design 4G vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/28/2012 12:19 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X HTC EVO Design 4G 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare HTC EVO Design 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO Design 4G

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!

9 Advantages HTC EVO Design 4G	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+275 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G WiMAX) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)35% Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)29% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	EVO Design 4G	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	HTC EVO Design 4G, HTC Acquire, HTC Kingdom, HTC Hero 4G	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	10/23/2011	5/9/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 121.9 millimeters (2.4 x 4.8 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	275 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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC EVO Design 4G	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	100 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	WiMAX 802.16	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, WiMAX	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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	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, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC EVO Design 4G	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	3.0 + 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
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1520 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	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC EVO Design 4G	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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 • 8GB microSD included • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • HAC (M4/T4) • DLNA • WiFi Mobile Hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC EVO Design 4G	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)