LG Optimus Black (P970) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

9/26/2014 9:37 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare BlackBerry Passport X LG Optimus Black (P970) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

21Points BlackBerry Passport Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	21 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)78% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+32GB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x1440 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+453 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh130% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 2MP

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	BlackBerry
Release date	5/9/2011	9/24/2014
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	453 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	23 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	444 hours (18.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Miracast Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered