Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

8/20/2012 7:00 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S 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!

6 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	vs	8 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)12 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
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)18% Lighter
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)18% Thinner
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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

30 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+23 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S GT-i9020T, Samsung Soju	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	12/16/2010	5/9/2011
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	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	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (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 SGX540	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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	7.2/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	6 hours
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	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)