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HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

Side by side comparison between HTC Google Nexus One vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus Black X HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) 03Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare HTC Google Nexus One X
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!

Google Nexus One (AT&T)} 3 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) vs Optimus Black (P970)} 15 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT NOVA IPS
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (190MB available)vs+2GB (1GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)19%
Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)25%
Thinner
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1400 mAhvs+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
 
ModelGoogle Nexus One (AT&T)Optimus Black (P970)
Other model namesAT&T/Rogers HTC Nexus One PB899110, HTC PassionLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandHTCLG
Release date1/5/20105/9/2011
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (190MB available)2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours6 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation
• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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