Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

10/7/2012 4:32 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

13Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Motorola Defy Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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3 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	vs	13 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (120MB available)	vs	+2GB (1GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)36% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer

25 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Defy Mini (XT320)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Motorola Defy Mini XT320 A	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	2/1/2012	5/9/2011
Depth	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (120MB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	UMTS 900/2100 - XT320 A: 850/1900	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 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
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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 Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Dust and water resistant • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Speech recognition Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)