HTC Wildfire (A3335) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

10/6/2012 2:45 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X HTC Wildfire (A3335) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

16Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare HTC Wildfire 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!

0 Advantage HTC Wildfire (A3335)	vs	16 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+2GB (1GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)8% Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
125 PPI	vs	+233 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% 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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

7.2 Mbps

+16 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 Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	Wildfire (A3335)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Telstra HTC Wildfire A3335, HTC Buzz	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	8/1/2010	5/9/2011
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.4 x 106.75 millimeters (2.38 x 4.2 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 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 Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	125 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	384MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	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	7.2 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 850/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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 Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	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 Wildfire (A3335)	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
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	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.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	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	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (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 Wildfire (A3335)	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 Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BB96100	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	6 hours
Standby	690 hours (28.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown, White, Red, Silver • HTC Sense interface • HTC Footprints • HTC Caller ID Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Wildfire (A3335)	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)