LG Optimus 3D vs LG Optimus Black (P970)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 3D and the LG Optimus Black (P970), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 109 g |
| Released | Jul 2011 | May 2011 |
Summary: LG Optimus 3D is ahead on our rating, screen size. LG Optimus Black (P970) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus 3D is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Type | 3D LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Parallax barrier | IPS LCD (NOVA display) |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 217 ppi density | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | — | Optimus UI 2.0, Gesture UI 2.0, 700 nits brightness (advertised, measured up to 749 nits) |
Platform
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), up to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 4430 | TI OMAP 3630 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | PowerVR SGX530 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB (2GB card included) |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | 2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Dual | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | — |
| Features | 3D photo/video capture | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D) | 720p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | Yes | Capable of video telephony |
Battery
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 375 h |
| Talk time | — | Up to 6 h |
Body
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 128.8 x 68 x 11.9 mm (5.07 x 2.68 x 0.47 in) | 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 109 g (3.84 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| HDMI | miniHDMI 1.4 | — |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
Launch
| LG Optimus 3D | LG Optimus Black (P970) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2011 | 2011, January |
| Status | Released July 2011 | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2011, May |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 3D or LG Optimus Black (P970)?
LG Optimus Black (P970) — 168 g for the LG Optimus 3D versus 109 g for the LG Optimus Black (P970).
Which is newer, LG Optimus 3D or LG Optimus Black (P970)?
LG Optimus 3D — Jul 2011 for the LG Optimus 3D versus May 2011 for the LG Optimus Black (P970).
Is the LG Optimus 3D or the LG Optimus Black (P970) rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 3D 6/10 and the LG Optimus Black (P970) 5/10.
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