LG Optimus Black (White version) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Screen diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version): 1 in smaller diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version):
    4 in
    Galaxy A2 Core:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Optimus Black (White version):
    TI OMAP 3630
    Galaxy A2 Core:
    Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
  • Release year

    Optimus Black (White version):
    2011
    Galaxy A2 Core:
    2019

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. Optimus Black (White version)

    Height:
    122 mm
    Width:
    64 mm
    Depth:
    9.2 mm
    Weight:
    109 g
  2. 2. Galaxy A2 Core

    Height:
    Unknown
    Width:
    Unknown
    Depth:
    Unknown
    Weight:
    Unknown

    Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

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. Optimus Black (White version)

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²
  2. 2. Galaxy A2 Core

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Galaxy A2 Core has approximately 51.3% 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 Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
8 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
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. Optimus Black (White version)

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

2. Galaxy A2 Core

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 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. Optimus Black (White version)

    1500 mAh

  2. 2. Galaxy A2 Core

    2600 mAh

    +1100 mAh versus Optimus Black (White version)

Specifications

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1. Optimus Black (White version)2. Galaxy A2 Core

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 122 Х 64 Х 9.2 mm
  • Х Х mm
Weight
  • 109 g
  • 0 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 540 x 960 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 2 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2600 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.2 (Froyo)
  • 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Chipset
  • TI OMAP 3630
  • Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 58.3%
Unknown
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 220 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.12µm
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.12µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Processor CPU
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
  • Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX530
  • Mali-T830 MP1
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 46223
General specs
General specs — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Release date
  • 2011
  • July
  • 2019
  • April
Colors
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 140 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Up to 48 kbps
  • Yes
Edge
  • Up to 237 kbps
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 1.27 W/kg (head)
  • SAR EU - 0.53 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
  • FM radio
Other features
Other features — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy A2 Core.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy A2 Core
Dop
  • 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
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global)