LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)

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

7/3/2013 4:20 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Samsung Droid Charge X LG Optimus Black (P970) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)

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!

8 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+2GB (1.39GB available)39% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 15 Mbps108% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh7% 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

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Verizon Samsung Droid Charge 4G LTE i510, Samsung Stealth
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/9/2011	5/16/2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	68 x 130 millimeters (2.68 x 5.12 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	217 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)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Hummingbird
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	2GB (1.39GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
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	15 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
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	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)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 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)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
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, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
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 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	11 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	280 hours (11.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • HAC M4/T4 • DLNA • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Droid Charge (SCH-i510)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered