HTC One mini 2 vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One mini 2 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2014 6:48 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X HTC One mini 2 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare HTC One mini 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One mini 2

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!

21 Advantages HTC One mini 2	vs	4 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (11GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2110 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)26% Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)15% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 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 One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	One mini 2	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	HTC One mini 2 M8MINx, HTC Mem	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	6/1/2014	5/9/2011
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 137.4 millimeters (2.56 x 5.41 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 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 One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One mini 2	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
	HTC One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS EMEA: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 700/900/1800/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One mini 2	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 One mini 2	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	2110 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	6 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One mini 2	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: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense UI 6.0 • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Metal body • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One mini 2	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)