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LG Ultimate 2 (L41C) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

Side by side comparison between LG Ultimate 2 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus Black X LG Ultimate 2 (L41C) 08Points
4.5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare LG Ultimate 2 X
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

Ultimate 2 (L41C)} 8 Advantages LG Ultimate 2 (L41C) vs Optimus Black (P970)} 9 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1GB available)
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2100 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)17%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)5%
Thinner
207 PPIvs+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
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ModelUltimate 2 (L41C)Optimus Black (P970)
Other model namesTracFone LG Ultimate 2, TracFone L41C, LGL41CLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandLGLG
Release date10/1/20145/9/2011
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 127.3 millimeters (2.63 x 5.01 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM861032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity2100 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours6 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Knock Code, QuickMemo
• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Ultimate 2 (L41C)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.14W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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