LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)

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

3/20/2017 8:03 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Samsung Omnia W X LG Optimus Black (P970) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)

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	8 Advantages Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPI	vs	+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Telstra Samsung Omnia W i8350, Samsung Wembley
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/9/2011	10/1/2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	58.8 x 115.97 millimeters (2.31 x 4.57 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	252 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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Smile 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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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 Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
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	2.1 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
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)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	7 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • Xbox Live • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	0.4W/kg (head)