TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)
Side by side comparison between TCL 10 5G UW vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
IPS
IPS
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? TCL 10 5G UW (T790S)
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27 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Capacitive |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | Optimus Black (P970) |
| Other model names | TCL 10 5G (Verizon Wireless) Ultra-Wideband, TCL-T790S | LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz |
| Country or region available |  USA |   (Global, International), Germany, USA |
| Brand | TCL | LG |
| Release date | 10/29/2020, Announced: 10/27/2020 | 5/9/2011 |
| Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.45 x 163.58 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in) | 64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in) |
| Weight | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) | 109 grams (3.82 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT NOVA IPS |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 233 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 2.5D | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 2.2.1 Froyo |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
| User Interface | TCL UI | Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | PowerVR SGX530 MP1 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 2GB (1GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | LTE Cat16 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Sub6 (2, 5, 66) mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | 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 | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm118°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.283.2°1/5"1.12μm | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 24 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 1 microphone |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 6 hours |
| Standby | 529 hours (22 days) | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Diamond Gray HAC M4/T4 | • Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| TCL 10 5G UW (T790S) | LG Optimus Black (P970) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.08W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body) |