LG Optimus Black (P970) vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Black vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4"
IPS
IPS
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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3.25"
TFT
TFT
360x480
3.1
MP
MP
128MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1400
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG Optimus Black (P970)
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14 Common items in both devices |
2GB (1GB available) |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
3G HSUPA |
7.2 Mbps |
Capacitive |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Optimus Black (P970) | Storm (9530) |
Other model names | LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz | Verizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder |
Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Brand | LG | BlackBerry |
Release date | 5/9/2011 | 11/21/2008 |
Depth | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 14 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in) | 62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in) |
Weight | 109 grams (3.82 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Display type | TFT NOVA IPS | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4" inches | 3.25" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 360x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Single touch 1-point |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 185 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
System version | Android 2.2.1 Froyo | BlackBerry OS 4.7 |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Chipset | 32bit: TI OMAP 3630 | 32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600 |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX530 | Qualcomm Adreno 130 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
RAM memory | 512MB | 128MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 2GB (1GB available) | 1GB |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 7.2 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 24 fps | HVGA (480x320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | feature not registered |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | feature not registered |
HDR | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 2.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | Not supported |
DLNA | feature not registered | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 1400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 6 hours | 5.5 hours |
Standby | 350 hours (14.6 days) | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player | HTML, XHTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Optimus Black (P970) | BlackBerry Storm (9530) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |