LG Optimus Black (P970) All specs

Full specifications phone: LG Optimus Black (P970) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.

8/20/2012 7:00 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:06 PM

Android phone with 1Ghz Single-Core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the LG Optimus Black (P970)

With one SIM card slot, the LG Optimus Black (P970) allows download up to 7.2 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the LG Optimus Black (P970) phone has 109 grams and it's a very thin device, only 9.2mm.

2.5/10

Physical features	LG Optimus Black
Model	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered
Brand	LG
Release date	May, 2011
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported
System (OS)	LG Optimus Black
Operating system	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Hardware	LG Optimus Black
Chipset	32bit - TI OMAP 3630
CPU processor	1Ghz Single-Core ARM Cortex-A8
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530
RAM memory	512MB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Display	LG Optimus Black
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Display features	feature not registered
Mobile networks	LG Optimus Black
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum download/upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
Calling	LG Optimus Black
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	LG Optimus Black
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered
2ª camera	LG Optimus Black
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
Multimedia	LG Optimus Black
Radio	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Connectivity	LG Optimus Black
USB	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	feature not registered
NFC	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	feature not registered
Other functions	LG Optimus Black
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered
Vibrating alert	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown - LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI - DLNA - Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot - Java framework
Power supply	LG Optimus Black
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	360 minutes \| 6 hours \| 0.3 day
Standby	21000 minutes \| 350 hours \| 14.6 days
Radiation rate	LG Optimus Black
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered