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Sharp FX Plus (ADS1) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

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Compare LG Optimus Black X Sharp FX Plus (ADS1) 00Point
Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

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22Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Sharp FX Plus X
LG Optimus Black (P970)
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)

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FX Plus (ADS1)} 0 Advantage Sharp FX Plus (ADS1) vs Optimus Black (P970)} 22 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (138MB available)vs+2GB (1GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)38%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage
TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.2 Froyovs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+1500 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
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ModelSharp FX Plus (ADS1)Optimus Black (P970)
Other model namesAT&T Sharp FX Plus ADS1, Sharp FX Plus AT&TLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandSharpLG
Release date8/5/20115/9/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionAndroid 2.2.2 FroyoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (138MB available)2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, AMR, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BTR5		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1240 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3 hours6 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sharp UI
• English and Spanish languages supported only
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sharp FX Plus (ADS1)LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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