LG Optimus Black (P970) vs LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs LG G2 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG G2 mini X LG Optimus Black (P970) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points LG G2 mini (4G D625) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	17 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	121 grams (4.24 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core181% 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 (3GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+234 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.7"18% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP158% 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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
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
1500 mAh	vs	+2440 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/9/2011	4/1/2014
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	121 grams (4.24 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 G2 mini (4G D625)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	234 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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	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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)
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)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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
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)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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 G2 mini (4G D625)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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