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LG Optimus Black (P970) All specs

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LG Optimus Black

LG Optimus Black (P970)

2.5/10 💬 Comment

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 [wifi4] (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.

Summary

⚙️ CPU: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630
🤖 Android 2.2.1
🔄 Android 4.0.4
📱 4"
TFT NOVA IPS
60Hz
🔳 RAM: 512MB
💽 ROM: 2GB
🔌 WIFI4, BT2.1, FM
📷 (back) 5MP
🤳 (front) 2MP
 🔋 1500mAh

📱 Model features

LG Optimus Black (P970)
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ModelOptimus Black (P970)
Other model namesLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandLG
Release date5/9/2011
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz
Display featuresNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User InterfaceOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supported
HDRNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supported
Infrared portNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupported
Video callingSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)

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