Lanix Alpha 950 vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Lanix Alpha 950 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/4/2018 11:43 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Lanix Alpha 950 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

16mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Removable)

05Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Lanix Alpha 950 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix Alpha 950

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17 Advantages Lanix Alpha 950	vs	5 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (8GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1440 pixels170% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+282 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)49% Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)59% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

+14 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
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Alpha 950	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	TelCel Lanix A950, Lanix Alpha950, Lanix α950	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Lanix	LG
Release date	11/1/2017	5/9/2011
Depth	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.1 x 155.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 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
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	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
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (8GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lanix Alpha 950	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 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Lanix Alpha 950	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	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lanix Alpha 950	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) Alpha 950-BAT	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	6 hours
Standby	537 hours (22.4 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Lanix Alpha 950	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: Black, Gray, Gold • Silicon case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lanix Alpha 950	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)