HTC First 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): 14.9 g lighter

    First:
    123.9 g
    Optimus Black (White version):
    109 g
  • Width

    Optimus Black (White version): 1 mm narrower

    First:
    65 mm
    Optimus Black (White version):
    64 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version): 0.3 in smaller diagonal

    First:
    4.3 in
    Optimus Black (White version):
    4 in
  • Chipset

    First:
    Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
    Optimus Black (White version):
    TI OMAP 3630
  • Height

    Optimus Black (White version): 4 mm shorter

    First:
    126 mm
    Optimus Black (White version):
    122 mm
  • Release year

    First:
    2013
    Optimus Black (White version):
    2011

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. First

    Height:
    126 mm +4 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Width:
    65 mm +1 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Depth:
    8.9 mm
  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    Height:
    122 mm
    Width:
    64 mm
    Depth:
    9.2 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. First

    123.9 g

    +14.9 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. First

    Screen diagonal:
    4.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    51 cm²
  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

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

First has approximately 11.9% 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 First, Optimus Black (White version), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageFirstOptimus Black (White version)
16 GB 1 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. First

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

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. First

    2000 mAh

    +500 mAh versus Optimus Black (White version)

  2. 2. Optimus Black (White version)

    1500 mAh

Specifications

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1. First2. Optimus Black (White version)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 126 Х 65 Х 8.9 mm
  • 122 Х 64 Х 9.2 mm
Weight
  • 123.9 g
  • 109 g
Technology
  • Super LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.3" inch
  • 4" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 2 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean); Facebook Home UI
  • Android 2.2 (Froyo)
  • 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • TI OMAP 3630
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 51.0 cm2
  • 45.5 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 62.2%
  • 58.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 342 PPI
  • 233 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.6 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.6 MP
  • 2 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 305
  • PowerVR SGX530
Antutu 7 score *
  • 18456
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Release date
  • 2013
  • April
  • 2011
  • July
Colors
  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • Pale Blue
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 200 EUR
  • 140 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 432 h Talking time- Up to 14 h 20 min
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
SIM card
  • Micro-SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T -4G - LTE band 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 17(700) - AT&T
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Up to 48 kbps
Edge
  • Yes
  • Up to 237 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • 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
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 1.27 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for First, Optimus Black (White version).
SpecificationFirstOptimus Black (White version)
Dop
  • Sensors 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