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LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X LG Optimus Black (P970) 08Points
LG Optimus Black (P970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points Nokia Lumia 520 Compare LG Optimus Black X
Nokia Lumia 520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 520

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Optimus Black (P970)} 8 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Lumia 520} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)14%
Lighter		vs124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+1500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
2GB (1GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
25 Common items in both devices
TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
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ModelOptimus Black (P970)Lumia 520
Other model namesLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG SchwarzNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region available(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date5/9/20113/1/2013
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight109 grams (3.82 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT NOVA IPSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceOptimus 2.0 Gesture UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedRM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1500 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours9.7 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
• Java framework		• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus Black (P970)Nokia Lumia 520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)feature not registered
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