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LG Optimus Black

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Released · May 09, 2011

This device is also known as LG B, LG P970, LG Ignite

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Availability
Officially announced	Jan 05, 2011

Design
Dimensions	4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 inches 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm
Weight	3.84 oz (109.0 g)

Display
Size	4.0-inch, 58.36% screen-to-body
Type	IPS LCD
Resolution	800x480px, 233 PPI
Colors	16 777 216
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass

Hardware
Processor	Single core 1000 MHz
Memory	0.5GB/1GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (2.3, 2.2)

Battery
Type	1500 mAh, Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	Yes Video calling
Front	2 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	Yes
WLAN	b,g,n Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Location	A-GPS
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring	DLNA

Cellular
3G Bands	8, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Jan 19, 2011 FCC ID value: BEJP970
Measured SAR	Head: 1.18 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz Body: 0.51 W/kg Measured in: 850 MHz
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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
FCC approval	Date approved: Jun 01, 2011 FCC ID value: BEJP970G
Measured SAR	Head: 1.07 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz Body: 1.11 W/kg Measured in: 850 MHz

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Overall User Rating

(17 reviews)

7.6

Build quality

7.1

Camera quality

7.3

Performance

7.4

Display

8.8

Battery life and charging

7.4

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