A1 Alpha vs LG Optimus Black (White version)

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Optimus Black (White version): 41 g lighter

    Alpha:
    150 g
    Optimus Black (White version):
    109 g
  • Width

    Optimus Black (White version): 11.8 mm narrower

    Alpha:
    75.8 mm
    Optimus Black (White version):
    64 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version): 2.26 in smaller diagonal

    Alpha:
    6.26 in
    Optimus Black (White version):
    4 in
  • Chipset

    Alpha:
    Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
    Optimus Black (White version):
    TI OMAP 3630
  • Rear camera layout

    Alpha:
    Dual
    Optimus Black (White version):
    Single
  • Depth

    Alpha: 1.1 mm thinner

    Alpha:
    8.1 mm
    Optimus Black (White version):
    9.2 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Alpha

    Height:
    151.7 mm +29.7 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Width:
    75.8 mm +11.8 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Depth:
    8.1 mm
  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    Height:
    122 mm
    Width:
    64 mm
    Depth:
    9.2 mm +1.1 mm versus Alpha

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Alpha

    150 g

    +41 g versus Optimus Black (White version)

  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    109 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Alpha

    Screen diagonal:
    6.26 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    97.8 cm²
  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²

Alpha has approximately 114.8% more rectangular screen area than Optimus Black (White version).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
64 GB 3 GB RAM Unknown
Optimus Black (White version): Original memory entry

2 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Alpha

NFC:
See details Yes (64/3GB model only)
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)

2. Optimus Black (White version)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Alpha

    3200 mAh

    +1700 mAh versus Optimus Black (White version)

  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    1500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Alpha2. Optimus Black (White version)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151.7 Х 75.8 Х 8.1 mm
  • 122 Х 64 Х 9.2 mm
Weight
  • 150 g
  • 109 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.26" inch
  • 4" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1520 px
  • 480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 64GB 3GB RAM
  • 2 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3200 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 2.2 (Froyo)
  • 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset
  • Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
  • TI OMAP 3630
NFC
  • Yes (64/3GB model only)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 97.8 cm2
  • 45.5 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 82.1%
  • 58.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 269 PPI
  • 233 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.0
  • AF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • depth sensor
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 2 MP
Performance
Performance — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Graphics processor GPU
  • IMG8322
  • PowerVR SGX530
General specs
General specs — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Release date
  • 2019
  • August
  • 2011
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • Green
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 140 EUR
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Up to 48 kbps
Edge
  • Yes
  • Up to 237 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 1.27 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for Alpha, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationAlphaOptimus Black (White version)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264/WMV player -MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player -Document viewer -Organizer -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input