LG Optimus Black (P970) vs NGM Forward Infinity

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

11/22/2014 11:26 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare NGM Forward Infinity X LG Optimus Black (P970) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points NGM Forward Infinity Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS+

540x960

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Infinity

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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	14 Advantages NGM Forward Infinity
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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
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
1500 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Forward Infinity
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Infinity Dual Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	NGM
Release date	5/9/2011	5/1/2013
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	67 x 135.5 millimeters (2.64 x 5.33 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
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)	NGM Forward Infinity
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589WM
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	NGM Forward Infinity
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
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)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Swiftkey 4.0 • Gameloft Asphalt 6 Full Game • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	NGM Forward Infinity
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)	0.708W/kg (body)