Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/7/2012 10:12 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:19 PM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

05Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G 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 S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	vs	5 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT NOVA IPS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)35% Lighter
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)47% Thinner
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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

31 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	T-Mobile Galaxy S Blaze Q, Galaxy S Relay 4G T699 (no LTE)	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	9/19/2012	5/9/2011
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 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
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	TouchWiz 4.0 UI	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	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	42/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	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
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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 S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	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	3.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S Relay 4G (SGH-T699)	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)