LG Optimus Black (P970) vs LG Optimus Vu (P895)

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

11/30/2012 2:13 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Vu X LG Optimus Black (P970) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points LG Optimus Vu (P895) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

768x1024

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Vu (P895)

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	17 Advantages LG Optimus Vu (P895)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110% 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	+32GB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1024 pixels105% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2080 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Optimus Vu (P895)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	LG P895 Optimus Vu, LG Optimus Vu P895
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/9/2011	3/6/2012
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	90.4 x 139.6 millimeters (3.56 x 5.5 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	256 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 Optimus Vu (P895)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP30H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
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, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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 Optimus Vu (P895)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	15 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	486 hours (20.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • HAC (M3/T3) • DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	LG Optimus Vu (P895)
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