Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2019 1:02 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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!

37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	vs	4 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+256GB (230GB available)229 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT NOVA IPS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+400 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.3"58% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 10MP4 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 12Advantage Android 12 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) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)54% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

17 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Latin America), China	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019	5/9/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	6.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (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 on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	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)