LG Optimus Black P970 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: A Generational Leap?
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G utterly dominates this comparison. While the Optimus Black was impressive for 2010, the S22 Ultra’s superior display, processing power, camera capabilities, and battery life make it the clear winner. It's a generational difference.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | LG Optimus Black P970 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 2, 4, 12 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, January. Released 2011, May | 2022, February 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, February 25 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in) | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 109 g (3.84 oz) | 228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Optimus UI 2.0, Gesture UI 2.0 | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 3630 | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX530 | Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW |
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Single | 5 MP, AF | - |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 2 MP | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Video | - | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | - |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264/WMV player MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player Document viewer Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | - | 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Stand-by | Up to 375 h | - |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | - |
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown | Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple |
| Models | - | SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS |
| Price | About 110 EUR | € 397.07 / $ 269.98 / £ 304.99 / ₹ 63,899 |
| SAR | - | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.27 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body) | 1.05 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -64.5dB / Crosstalk -66.8dB | - |
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 108h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1161:1 (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 968359 (v9) GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
LG Optimus Black P970
- Compact size
- Decent display for its time
- Relatively affordable (if found)
- Outdated processor
- Low camera quality
- Short battery life
- Limited app compatibility
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
- Stunning display
- Exceptional camera system
- Powerful performance
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
- 5G connectivity
- Expensive
- Large size may not suit everyone
Display Comparison
The Optimus Black featured a respectable 4.0-inch IPS display with a contrast ratio of 1161:1. However, the S22 Ultra boasts a massive 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 1266 nits and an 'infinite' contrast ratio. The S22 Ultra’s display is significantly brighter, sharper, and offers a far more immersive viewing experience. Color accuracy and HDR support are also vastly superior on the S22 Ultra.
Camera Comparison
The Optimus Black had a basic camera setup for its era. The S22 Ultra, on the other hand, features a sophisticated multi-lens system with incredible zoom capabilities and advanced image processing. Expect significantly better image quality, low-light performance, and video recording capabilities from the S22 Ultra. The S22 Ultra’s camera is in a different league.
Performance
The Optimus Black’s 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 processor was adequate for its time, but it’s no match for the S22 Ultra’s Octa-core chipset (Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1). The S22 Ultra offers exponentially faster processing speeds, smoother multitasking, and the ability to handle demanding games and applications with ease. The S22 Ultra’s modern architecture and significantly higher clock speeds provide a night-and-day difference in performance.
Battery Life
The Optimus Black’s battery life was decent for its time, but the S22 Ultra offers a vastly superior endurance rating of 108 hours. Coupled with 45W fast charging, the S22 Ultra provides significantly longer usage time and quicker replenishment.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the LG Optimus Black P970? Likely, only collectors or those seeking a nostalgic experience with an older Android device. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G? Anyone seeking a top-tier smartphone with a phenomenal camera, stunning display, and long-lasting battery.