LG Optimus Black (P970) vs Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)

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

7/1/2013 2:16 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare Samsung Stratosphere X LG Optimus Black (P970) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405) Compare LG Optimus Black X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Black (P970)

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	6 Advantages Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)52% Thinner	vs	13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT NOVA IPS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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
1500 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh20% 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

26 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

(back) 5MP

+19 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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Model	Optimus Black (P970)	Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz	Verizon Stratosphere 4G SCH-i405, Samsung Aegis
Country or region available	(Global, International), Germany, USA	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/9/2011	10/13/2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)	64.52 x 125.98 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 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 Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 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 Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC111 Exynos 3110
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	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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	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	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	LTE Cat3 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 Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	VGA (720x480) 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	Supported
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 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)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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	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 Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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 Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	8 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	212 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Noble Black • 4GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Black (P970)	Samsung Stratosphere (SCH-i405)
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