Motorola Droid Pro (XT610) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

10/7/2012 7:02 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:33 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Motorola Droid Pro (XT610) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

13Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Motorola Droid Pro 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)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	vs	13 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+2GB (1.49GB available)49% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
134 grams (4.69 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)23% Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)27% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+233 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+4"29% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1420 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Droid Pro (XT610)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Motorola Droid Pro XT610, Motorola Venus	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	11/9/2010	5/9/2011
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.1" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~40.1% (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)	186 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
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	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (1.49GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	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	10.2/5.76 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-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	Not 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
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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 Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	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 Droid Pro (XT610)	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)	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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	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 Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	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	Not 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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone selectable • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Speech recognition • HAC (M3/T3) • WiFi hotspot • Google Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)