LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Nokia Lumia 928

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs Nokia Lumia 928 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2013 1:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 928 X LG Optimus Black (P970) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Nokia Lumia 928 Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 928

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!

7 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 928
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core89% 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	+32GB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+332 PPI42% 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
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Lumia 928
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Verizon Nokia Lumia 928 RM-860, Nokia RM-860
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	5/9/2011	5/16/2013
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	68.9 x 133 millimeters (2.71 x 5.24 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 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 Lumia 928
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	332 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)	Nokia Lumia 928
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
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)	Nokia Lumia 928
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)	Nokia Lumia 928
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	Xenon 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)	Nokia Lumia 928
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 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)	Nokia Lumia 928
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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)	Nokia Lumia 928
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4NW
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	16.2 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	541 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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 • Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Touch Focus • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby sound enhancement • Wireless charging • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Nokia Lumia 928
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