Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Legion Y90 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 10:08 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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!

24 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+256GB (218GB available)217 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT NOVA IPS
+1080x2460 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+388 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.92"73% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP14 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5600 mAh3 times 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
252 grams (8.82 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)131% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Lenovo	LG
Release date	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022	5/9/2011
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	252 grams (8.82 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	6.92" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 12	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	ZUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 3630
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	512MB
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.32" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	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
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	5600 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	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: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)	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	feature not registered