Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/23/2012 1:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:07 PM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

N/A

21Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT 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 Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	vs	21 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)72% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)96% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
200 PPI	vs	+233 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+4"100% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA)	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	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.

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+11 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Ascent Ferrari GT	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT, Vertu Ascent X, RM-589V	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	Vertu	LG
Release date	5/1/2011	5/9/2011
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	45 x 118 millimeters (1.77 x 4.65 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 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
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	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	feature not registered	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	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
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	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	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	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
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5CV	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	feature not registered	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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: Black • Flashlight Vertu Concierge • Vertu Fortress secure backup Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	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)