Razer Phone vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

11/6/2017 7:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Razer Phone 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Razer Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone

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!

29 Advantages Razer Phone	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR415 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)51 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+515 PPI121% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times 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
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)81% Lighter
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Razer Phone	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Razer Phone 1 RZ35-0215 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Razer	LG
Release date	11/17/2017	5/9/2011
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.7 x 158.5 millimeters (3.06 x 6.24 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	380nits[typ] Wide color gamut	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 208972 (v7), 291142 (v8) Geekbench: 6728 (v4.4), 1752 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Razer Phone	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Razer Phone	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Razer Phone	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)