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LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970

LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970

1363 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (132)
screen (113)
portability (98)
price (93)
performance (87)

Negative
battery (95)
reliability (15)
sound (11)
reception (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1363 reviews of LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and portability. The performance and screen also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical comments about the sound and reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970

alaTest has collected and analyzed 543 user reviews of LG Optimus Black P970 / LG Optimus P970 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the battery and portability are generally positive. The performance and usability also get good reviews, but many are less positive about the sound and reliability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Optimus Black review: Black and bright

It's not a Black Label phone but could've honored the designer series. It's called Black but bathes in light. What is the LG Optimus Black? To begin with, it's solid build and pure elegance. With Android on board, smartphone meets fashion phone in a...

9.2 mm slim touchscreen bar ; 4” NOVA display at 700 nits of brightness, 16M-color WVGA capacitive IPS LCD unit ; Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support ; 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA ; Android OS v2.2 Froyo (upgradable to v2.3) with LG Home...

HD video clips come out with distorted aspect ratio ; Single core processor when most of the high-end has gone dual-core ; The blacks of the NOVA display are not deep enough to impress ; No dedicated camera key ; No Android 2.3 Gingerbread at launch ;...

The LG Optimus Black is not the brightest bulb in the LG Android portfolio. Fair enough, it has no problem with authority. It claims to have the brightest screen on a phone to date, and that’s a good enough selling point.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (engadget.com)

LG Optimus Black

If you asked us to design our ideal Android phone, it might well end up looking like LG's Optimus Black. The handset that was once known under the codename "B" features a clean, elegant and exceedingly thin exterior, which is garnished with a 4-inch...

Thin and light ; Great outdoor visibility ; Good camera performance

Consistently sluggish performance ; Underwhelming battery life ; Touchscreen isn't responsive enough

May, 2011

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Optimus Black display shootout: NOVA on trial

There's a new kid on the mobile display block, LG's NOVA LCD display. It promises to be the dream screen – it's super bright, energy efficient, with great colors, viewing angles and outdoor visibility. We'll be running our usual battery of tests on the...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

LG Optimus Q (Net10)

The LG Optimus Q is an affordable, entry-level Android smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard.

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Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Sullivan (pcworld.com)

LG Electronics Optimus Black

The LG Optimus Black is a smartly designed Android phone that features a nice-looking display, a simple and clean user interface, and battery life that would make some far-more-expensive smartphones envious.

Unlocked GSM phone ; Elegant, no-nonsense design ; Easy on battery

No Gingerbread yet ; Download speed limit of 7.2 mbps

A no-nonsense phone for people who don't need a top-of-the-line device.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

LG Optimus T (T-Mobile)

The LG Optimus T is a terrific entry-level Android phone with just enough power for most consumers.

Responsive screen and UI. Runs Android 2.2. Mobile hotspot capability. Long battery life.

Screen is a bit small. Screen, camera, and CPU are a generation behind the class leaders.

Multimedia, Camera, and Conclusions The standard size 3.5mm headphone jack is always good for music lovers. The microSD card slot underneath the battery cover worked fine with my 16GB SanDisk card; T-Mobile throws in a 2GB card to get you started, and...

Nov, 2010

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LG Optimus C (Cricket Wireless)

Cricket's monthly plan for the Optimus C costs $55 for unlimited voice, data, and texting, which is a pretty terrific value for the price.

Great set of features for the price. Runs Android 2.2. Inexpensive monthly plans

Screen is a bit cramped for typing

The LG Optimus C has a perfect balance of features, price, and functionality, making it the best choice for smartphone users on Cricket Wireless.

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

LG Optimus Black Review

The LG Optimus Black captured our attention right out of the box with its thin waistline measuring a mere 9.2 millimeters making it officially one of the thinnest Android devices we have ever come across. Furthermore, the beautiful 4-inch NOVA display...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Humberto Saabedra (phonenews.com)

Review: LG Optimus (Kajeet)

Kajeet might be an unfamiliar name to most, but the company has been around for the past five years, providing wireless service as a virtual operator in its own niche as a child-friendly alternative to other, more expensive services. The provider has...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

LG Optimus Black

The LG Optimus Black is a candybar smartphone featuring a 4-inch, 400 x 800 pixel resolution touchscreen display, a 5MP camera with LED flash and an additional 2MP front-facing camera (for video calling), video record, MP3 player, along with native...

Nov, 2011

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