Jiayu G4 (4GB) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Jiayu G4 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2013 6:52 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Jiayu G4 (4GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

3.1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Jiayu G4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Jiayu G4 (4GB)

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18 Advantages Jiayu G4 (4GB)	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68% 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
+4GB3 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
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT NOVA IPS
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+312 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.7"18% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP158% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 3.1MP64% 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 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)47% Lighter
(3G+ HSPA+)	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	JiaYu G4 Standard edition, JiaYu JY-G4 Basic	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Jiayu	LG
Release date	2/1/2013	5/9/2011
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 133 millimeters (2.56 x 5.24 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (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)	312 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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589	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	PowerVR SXG544	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	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 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2048x1536 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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM	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+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	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	2.0 + 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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	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
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	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 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	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)