BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs LG Optimus G LS970

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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 G LS970: 16.1 g lighter

    Torch 9800:
    161 g
    Optimus G LS970:
    144.9 g
  • Width

    Torch 9800: 6.9 mm narrower

    Torch 9800:
    62 mm
    Optimus G LS970:
    68.9 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Torch 9800: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

    Torch 9800:
    3.2 in
    Optimus G LS970:
    4.7 in
  • Depth

    Optimus G LS970: 6.1 mm thinner

    Torch 9800:
    14.6 mm
    Optimus G LS970:
    8.5 mm
  • Height

    Torch 9800: 20.9 mm shorter

    Torch 9800:
    111 mm
    Optimus G LS970:
    131.9 mm
  • Release year

    Torch 9800:
    2010
    Optimus G LS970:
    2012

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. Torch 9800

    Height:
    111 mm
    Width:
    62 mm
    Depth:
    14.6 mm +6.1 mm versus Optimus G LS970
  2. 2. Optimus G LS970

    Height:
    131.9 mm +20.9 mm versus Torch 9800
    Width:
    68.9 mm +6.9 mm versus Torch 9800
    Depth:
    8.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Torch 9800

    161 g

    +16.1 g versus Optimus G LS970

  2. 2. Optimus G LS970

    144.9 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. Torch 9800

    Screen diagonal:
    3.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    31.7 cm²
  2. 2. Optimus G LS970

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

Optimus G LS970 has approximately 98.3% more rectangular screen area than Torch 9800.

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 Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
32 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Torch 9800: Original memory entry

4 GB · 512 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM

Practical features

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

1. Torch 9800

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 4 GB included

2. Optimus G LS970

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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. Torch 9800

    1300 mAh

  2. 2. Optimus G LS970

    2100 mAh

    +800 mAh versus Torch 9800

Specifications

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1. Torch 98002. Optimus G LS970

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 111 Х 62 Х 14.6 mm
  • 131.9 Х 68.9 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 161 g
  • 144.9 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • True HD-IPS + LCD
Screen size
  • 3.2" inch
  • 4.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 360 x 480 px
  • 768 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 512 MB ROM
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • 4 GB included
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1300 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • BlackBerry OS 6.0
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 31.7 cm2
  • 62.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 46.1%
  • 69.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 188 PPI
  • 318 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • 480p@24fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 1.3 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Processor CPU
  • 624 MHz
  • Qualcomm APQ8064
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Adreno 320
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 24943
General specs
General specs — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Release date
  • 2010
  • August
  • 2012
  • October
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Dark Orange
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 110 EUR
  • 480 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 336 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 40 min (3G) Music play - Up to 30 h
  • Talking time- Up to 13 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 1900 -4G - LTE band 25(1900)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • LTE
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • UMA (carrier-dependent)
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.91 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.86 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
  • SAR - 1.26 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Mobile -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Torch 9800, Optimus G LS970.
SpecificationTorch 9800Optimus G LS970
Dop
  • Sensors Proximity Social feeds -BlackBerry maps -Document viewer (Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint) -Media player MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC/OGG player -Video player DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264 -Organizer -Voice memo/dial - Optical trackpad - Previously rumored as BlackBerry Slider 9800 For AT&T
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - MP4/H.264/WMV/DviX player -MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+ player -Photo viewer/editor -Document viewer/editor -Organizer -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - For Sprint Also known as LG Eclipse 4G LTE