LG Optimus Black (P970) vs HTC S310

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs HTC S310 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/26/2013 7:46 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:17 AM

Compare HTC S310 X LG Optimus Black (P970) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point HTC S310 Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
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!

31 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	1 Advantage HTC S310
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	200MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+2GB (1GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB (20MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MiniSD
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)101% Thinner	vs	18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x800 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+233 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	141 PPI
+4"100% Larger screen	vs	2"
+(back) 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
109 grams (3.82 ounces)	vs	+105 grams (3.68 ounces)4% Lighter

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

1 microphone

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	HTC S310, HTC Oxygen
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	HTC
Release date	5/9/2011	9/1/2006
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	47 x 108 millimeters (1.85 x 4.25 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	105 grams (3.68 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~24.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	141 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Windows Mobile 5.0
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)	HTC S310
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 850
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 200MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	64MB (20MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MiniSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
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	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 S310
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QCIF (176x144) 20 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
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 S310
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Grey • 5-way navigation button Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	HTC S310
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