LG Optimus Black

Full Specifications

Released · May 09, 2011

4.0-inch · 800x480px

Single camera

1500 mAh

0.5GB · 1GB

Android 2.3

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

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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
Resolution	800x480px, 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)

Battery
Capacity	1500 mAh
Type	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
Wi-Fi	802.11 b,g,n Wi-Fi Direct
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Location	A-GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

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

Cellular
3G	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
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
This device has different variants: View all

Availability
Officially announced	Jan 05, 2011

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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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