LG Optimus Black (P970) vs HTC Droid Incredible

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

12/18/2012 1:04 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare HTC Droid Incredible X LG Optimus Black (P970) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points HTC Droid Incredible Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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 Optimus Black (P970)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Droid Incredible
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)29% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPI	vs	+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Droid Incredible
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Verizon HTC Droid Incredible ADR6300, HTC Incredible C
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	HTC
Release date	5/9/2011	4/29/2010
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	58.5 x 117.5 millimeters (2.3 x 4.63 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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)	HTC Droid Incredible
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
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 Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	5.2 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	146 hours (6.1 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black • HTC Sense UI • Optical trackball • HAC (M4/T3) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC Droid Incredible
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