LG Optimus Black P970 is a 3G phone from LG with powerful 1 GHz processor and features the NOVA display which will help you read the smallest of fonts with ease under the brightest of suns. The LG Optimus Black P970 runs on the Android 2.2 OS all packed into a light and slim body.

LG Optimus Black P970 features

This is a bar phone from LG mobiles with dimension 122 x 64 x 9.2mm and weight of just 109 grams. The 4 inch WVGA capacitive touch screen supports resolution of 800 x 480 pixels (almost being a tablet) with 16 million colours.

LG Optimus 2.0 User Interface is another highlight. Then there is this intelligent lock screen that shows missed calls and message alerts on the lock screen. Moreover the moment you unlock the screen the app will take you to the desired sections.

LG Optimus Black P970 design
LG Optimus Black P970 design

Hardware

The LG Optimus Black P970 houses a powerful 1 GHz processor and comes with a 2 GB of internal memory. You have an option to add more storage space by using the MicroSD card slot. MicroSD card up to 32 GB is supported. This handset comes with ambient light sensor that will automatically adjust the brightness depending on the environment you are in and with the accelerometer the screen automatically orients to the right way no matter how you hold it.

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LG Optimus Black P970 with Nova Display the brightest screen even under the sun
LG Optimus Black P970 with Nova Display the brightest screen even under the sun

LG Optimus Black P970 Camera

The LG Optimus Black P970 can be used for video calling as it does support dual camera. There is a primary 5 megapixel camera which supports 4x digital zoom and colour effects. Other camera features are Panorama shot, cartoon shot, smile / beauty / art shot, stitch shot and out focusing shot.  The front secondary camera is basically to be used for video calling and taking self photographs. The front camera is of resolution 2 megapixels. LG Optimus Black P970 does support flash so rest assure that you will get perfect pictures even in low light conditions.

The LG Optimus Black P970 can record video in HD mode at 1280 x 720p resolution. Video effects include colour effects and white balance.

Entertainment

If you buy any android phone you need not worry about the entertainment part. The handset can entertain. LG Optimus Black P970 too comes with an MP3 player, FM radio which you can listen to using headset or right on the speakerphone and even record your favourite clip. This handset also comes with pre-set equalizer to tweak the audio output as you like. You can even watch videos on LG Optimus Black P970 which really look good especially on the 800 x 480 pixels resolution screen.

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Connectivity

LG Optimus Black P970 is a 3G phone which supports HSDPA (7.2) and HSUPA (5.7) Mbps. You can make use of Wi-Fi to connect to any hotspot for high speed internet as well as transfer files directly with other Wi-Fi devices.  Other features are USB, GPS (A-GPS) and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR.

LG Optimus Black P970 will help you keep connected with your social networks using MySpace, Twitter and Facebook. Since the smartphone runs on the Android OS Google services by default come preloaded which include Google Maps, Google Voice search, Gmail and Gtalk.

Battery

This handset comes with 1500 mAh Li-ion battery that gives a standby time of up to 18 days and talktime of up to 6 hours. There is no doubt that the battery life is really good.

Optimus Black P970 from LG battery life
Optimus Black P970 from LG battery life

LG Optimus Black P970 Price in India

LG Optimus Black P970 price in India
LG Optimus Black P970 price in India

The LG Optimus Black P970 is priced in India for Rs. 19,500 | Bargain : Rs. 19,000 and the box pack contains handset, battery and charger, hands free, user manual, warranty papers and free 2GB microSD card.

LG Optimus Black P970 Review

Nice phone, sleek design, with android 2.2 do check if LG will provide support to upgrade to Android 2.3 (most manufacturers however do not). The main highlight is a brighter screen which outruns most smartphones plus the battery life which LG claims is 50 % more than what other smartphones provide. Last but not the least a good android smartphone under Rs. 20,000.

By Rajeev Rana

Founder and Chief Editor - gogi.in