LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2013 8:12 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch X LG Optimus Black (P970) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

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	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+233 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+16GB15 times 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	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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	+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage 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

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Samsung Within
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/9/2011	9/16/2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	70 x 130 millimeters (2.76 x 5.12 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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	75/25 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 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
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)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	8.8 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White • TouchWiz UI 4.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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