Nokia E7 vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia E7 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2012 1:31 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Nokia E7 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

11Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Nokia E7 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!

7 Advantages Nokia E7	vs	11 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+16GB15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT NOVA IPS
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
680MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)61% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)48% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
184 PPI	vs	+233 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Nokia E7	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Nokia E7-00 RM-626	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	2/7/2011	5/9/2011
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.4 x 123.7 millimeters (2.46 x 4.87 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	184 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2727	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia E7	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	10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, 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
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1200 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	480 hours (20 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Nokia ClearBlack Display • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF • HDMI 1.4 • Dolby Digital Plus surround sound • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL-ES 2.0 support • Ovi Maps 3.0 Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia E7	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)