LG L35 (D150) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between LG L35 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2014 9:04 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X LG L35 (D150) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

15Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare LG L35 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!

10 Advantages LG L35 (D150)	vs	15 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)66% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (1.39GB available)39% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat 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
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1540 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)29% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	L35 (D150)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	LG D150 L Series III L35 Single-SIM	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	5/9/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG L35 (D150)	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
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.39GB available) eMMC 4.5	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG L35 (D150)	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	14.4/5.76 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 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	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
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG L35 (D150)	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
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG L35 (D150)	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG L35 (D150)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG L35 (D150)	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Knock Code, Quickmemo • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG L35 (D150)	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)