Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2015 11:58 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini 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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	vs	20 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+2GB (1GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)74% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
157 PPI	vs	+233 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.55"	vs	+4"57% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(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 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10a, Sony Ericsson E10a	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	5/1/2010	5/9/2011
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	88 grams (3.08 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	2.55" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	157 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	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	7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver • 2GB microSD included • Touch focus • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)	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)