Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Sola 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 Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

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 Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	vs	7 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+265 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1320 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Sony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	5/7/2012	5/9/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 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 Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	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 Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	512MB 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
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	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, 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
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	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, Smile 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 Xperia Sola (MT27i)	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 Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	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)	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
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	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	Not 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, Red • Sony Floating Touch • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Video stabiliser • 3D Sweep Panorama • NFC (Xperia Smart Tags) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head)	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)