LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Nokia 701 (RM-774)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs Nokia 701 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/10/2012 10:03 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Nokia 701 X LG Optimus Black (P970) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia 701 (RM-774) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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!

10 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia 701 (RM-774)
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)20% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+233 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Black (P970)	701 (RM-774)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Nokia 701 RM-774, Nokia Helen
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	5/9/2011	9/14/2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Broadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, 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)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
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	Dual-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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not 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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	551 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia 701 (RM-774)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head)