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7.5

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LG Optimus Black Review

7.7

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Released

May 09, 2011

Display

4.0 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
2 MP front

Hardware

0.5GB RAM

Storage

1GB, microSDHC

Battery

1500 mAh

OS

Android 2.3

Description

The LG Optimus Black (also known as the LG B) has the specs to be called the "thinnest and brighest" smartphone measuring 9.2mm and offering a 4 inch NOVA display which is said to offer 700 nits of brightness. The device is running Android 2.2 with Optimus UI 2.0 on top of it.

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

Pros

Small dimensions (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 inches)

I want it 34 users

I have it 22 users

I had it 30 users

Specs Compare

Display
Size:	4.0 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 233 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	58.36 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware
Processor:	Single core, 1000 MHz
RAM:	0.5GB
Internal storage:	1GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS:	Android (2.3, 2.2)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	1500 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

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

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

Cellular
3G:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

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

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	Yes
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	A-GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync

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

Availability
	Jan 05, 2011
Officially announced:	Yes

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Alternative variants

LG P970G

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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here2share

Only Bought This To Create Android Software For On A Budget

Posted: Dec 10, 2015, 4:26 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

ATTENTION: The processing speed is quite slow, but that's what I expected at the price of $80CDN brand new as a budget cellphone designed more for starters in software programming. Also, my ratings at 5 on this device are non-applicable in regards.

123mobile

I LOVE IT!

Edited: Jun 21, 2012, 6:18 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

LG OPTIMUS BLACK IS WAY BETTER THAN I-Phone 4!
i love the design,
i love the weight,
i love the size,
i love NOVA DISPLAY!
I love the UI speed.
I love the battery
i love the quality,
i love the internet browsing speed,
i love to use it in my everyday!
i love the price!

gifted11

I'M JUST BEING HONEST USER OF THIS PHONE!

Edited: May 11, 2012, 5:04 PM

Phone owned for less than 3 months

THIS PHONE IS REALLY A NICE PHONE .
NOT THE BEST , BUT IT'S ONE OF THE BEST SMARTPHONES ON THE MARKET!
VERY GOOD LOOKING DESIGN !
PERFECT SIZE AND WEIGHT !
FAST INTERNET BROWSING !
PERFECT LCD SCREEN! PERFECT COLORS!
GOOD CAMERA!
GREAT BATTERY!
LOVE IT! EASY TO USE IN MY DAILY...