ZTE Warp 4G (N9510) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Warp 4G vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/24/2014 8:24 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X ZTE Warp 4G (N9510) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2070
mAh

(Removable)

07Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare ZTE Warp 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)

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17 Advantages ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	vs	7 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2070 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)22% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP95% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	Warp 4G (N9510)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	Boost Mobile ZTE Warp 4G LTE N9510, ZTE N9510	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	ZTE	LG
Release date	10/21/2013	5/9/2011
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 132.1 millimeters (2.6 x 5.2 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	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
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8930	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (2)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	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	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1024x960 pixels	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
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Warp 4G (N9510)	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)