LG often pleases users with interesting solutions and new products. Sometimes even outdated devices of the company can surprise. Smartphone P970, released back in 2011, is one of these models. The device has not only a powerful filling for that time, but also an interesting history.
Design
The device Optimus black LG P970 absolutely corresponds to the name. The device is available in black, although this does not mean that other colors do not exist. The model has a “brother” in white, in fact, this is the second version of the phone.
LG phones have always stood out for their build quality. The P970 was no exception. There are no gaps and noticeable squeaks in the device. Of course, the case material is a little confusing. The phone is completely made of the most ordinary plastic. Accordingly, appearance does not cause bright impressions. The model incorporates a simple but reliable design.
In front of the device, the manufacturer placed the screen, front camera, sensors and controls. Present in the phone and backlight touch buttons. Userit will be much more comfortable to work with the device in poor lighting conditions. On the back of the device there is a flash, a main camera, a speaker, as well as logos.
Almost all external elements were moved by the manufacturer to the upper end of the device. This decision was made because of the gap located at the bottom of the device and designed to remove the back cover. On top was placed a USB connector, a headphone jack, an additional microphone and a power button. The right side of the device is empty, and the left one has become a "shelter" for the volume control and a special key responsible for activating the reading of information from the acceleration sensor.
It is impossible to call the P970 attractive. Appearance is completely inconspicuous and gray. However, behind the ordinary design hides a powerful hardware by the standards of 2011. Don't forget about the build quality of the phone.
Screen
The LG P970 Optimus black display doesn't stand out either. Characteristics are quite expected from the old device. The display size is only 4 inches, which has not surprised anyone for a long time. Although it should be noted the presence of an IPS-matrix. Small and the resolution in the device is only 800 by 480 pixels.
Image quality in Optimus black LG P970 is not exciting. The user can notice the pixels. This is especially evident in small icons. However, the screen cannot be called bad. For 2011, this is a great display. In addition, LG has applied a new technology Nova, which provides the screen with 700 nits of brightness. The indicator is quitehigh, although in reality there are practically no differences.
The display has good viewing angles and a margin of brightness. The device almost does not "go blind" in the sun. In general, the model is equipped with an excellent display, it is a pity that with a low resolution.
Camera
The manufacturer installed a 5 megapixel matrix in Optimus black LG P970. The user should not expect incredible shots, since the camera is quite budgetary and is only suitable for mediocre photos. The resolution of the "eye" is the usual 2560 by 1920 pixels. Of course, the cubes are almost invisible, but there is blur and blur.
We equipped the device with a front camera. Surprisingly, instead of the expected 0.3 megapixels, the manufacturer installed as many as 2 megapixels in the Optimus black LG P970. The decision is absolutely incomprehensible, since this is definitely not enough for self-portraits, and video communication works fine even with a regular “peephole”.
Hardware
The model definitely falls short of the flagships in terms of performance. Although even what is, the average user should be enough. The manufacturer installed an OMAP3630 chip with one core in the P970. The processor provides the device with 1 GHz of performance. This is enough for everyday use, but you will have to forget about demanding games and programs.
Cheap LG phones also cannot boast of the amount of memory. The device has only 512 MB of RAM. Of course, considering the "stuffing", it would be strange to see 1 GB of memory in the P970. There will be enough RAM for casual games and simple programs, you should not expect more. The problem will be native memory, which is only 2 GB in the phone. This is not enough even for everyday needs. The user will be forced to complete the device with a flash drive.
Work offline
A removable 1500 maH battery was installed in the smartphone. Capacity should be enough for a day of passive work. Calls and minimal phone use will land him in 12 hours. With active operation, the battery will last for about 3.5-4 hours with the Internet turned on. Of course, the performance is not the highest, but much better than other cheap devices.
Cost
Owners are attracted by the budget LG Optimus black P970. The price of the device fluctuates around 3 thousand rubles. Such a low cost fully justifies absolutely all the shortcomings of the device.
Result
Calling the P970 attractive or powerful isn't an easy thing to do. However, this phone is confidently kept in the budget segment and even outperforms most of its competitors. Reliability and stable operation are the main advantages of the device. For the undemanding user, the P970 is the perfect choice.
