Huawei Ascend P7 (L10) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend P7 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2014 4:16 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Huawei Ascend P7 (L10) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Huawei Ascend P7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)

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22 Advantages Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	vs	2 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.8GHz 32bit Quad-core152% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR23 times 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 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP158% 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) 8MP3 times 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh67% 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
+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
124 grams (4.34 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)14% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Ascend P7 (L10)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Huawei Ascend P7 LTE, P7-L10, P7-L00, Huawei Sophia	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Huawei	LG
Release date	7/1/2014	5/9/2011
Depth	6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 139.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.5 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910T Hi6620	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600	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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, 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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	6 hours
Standby	422 hours (17.6 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Huawei Emotion UI 2.3 • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby Digital Plus sound Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Ascend P7 (L10)	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)