LG Optimus Black (P970) vs LG G Pro Lite (D685)

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

11/19/2013 2:15 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG G Pro Lite X LG Optimus Black (P970) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

13Points LG G Pro Lite (D685) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Pro Lite (D685)

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!

5 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	13 Advantages LG G Pro Lite (D685)
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+233 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	200 PPI
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% 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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3140 mAh109% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	LG G Pro Lite D685, LG D685 Pro Lite
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/9/2011	11/1/2013
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	76.9 x 150.2 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	200 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
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)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 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)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
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)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	14.5 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	845 hours (35.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2.5D curved glass screen • LG Optimus 3.0 UI • Panorama photo • HAC M3/T3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G Pro Lite (D685)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.43W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)