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

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.

  • Weight

    Optimus Black (White version): 28 g lighter

    Optimus Black (White version):
    109 g
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    137 g
  • Width

    Optimus Black (White version): 2.3 mm narrower

    Optimus Black (White version):
    64 mm
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    66.3 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version): 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Optimus Black (White version):
    4 in
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    4.5 in
  • Depth

    Optimus Black (White version): 0.6 mm thinner

    Optimus Black (White version):
    9.2 mm
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    9.8 mm
  • Height

    Optimus Black (White version): 10.9 mm shorter

    Optimus Black (White version):
    122 mm
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    132.9 mm
  • Release year

    Optimus Black (White version):
    2011
    Galaxy Core LTE:
    2014

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
  2. 2. Galaxy Core LTE

    Height:
    132.9 mm +10.9 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Width:
    66.3 mm +2.3 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)
    Depth:
    9.8 mm +0.6 mm versus Optimus Black (White version)

Weight

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

  1. 1. Optimus Black (White version)

    109 g

  2. 2. Galaxy Core LTE

    137 g

    +28 g versus Optimus Black (White version)

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 Core LTE

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

Galaxy Core LTE has approximately 22.6% 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 Core LTE, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
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 Core LTE

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 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 Core LTE

    2100 mAh

    +600 mAh versus Optimus Black (White version)

Specifications

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

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 122 Х 64 Х 9.2 mm
  • 132.9 Х 66.3 Х 9.8 mm
Weight
  • 109 g
  • 137 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • PLS
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 4.5" 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 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.2 (Froyo)
  • 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • TI OMAP 3630
Unknown
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 55.8 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 58.3%
  • 63.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 245 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • VGA
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Processor CPU
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
  • Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX530
Unknown
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 7277
General specs
General specs — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Release date
  • 2011
  • July
  • 2014
  • February
Colors
  • White
  • White
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 140 EUR
  • 260 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 540 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h (3G) Music play - Up to 64 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 20(800)
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • 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
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 1.27 W/kg (head)
  • SAR - 0.46 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.40 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
  • FM radio
Other features
Other features — specifications for Optimus Black (White version), Galaxy Core LTE.
SpecificationOptimus Black (White version)Galaxy Core LTE
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
  • compass - Also known as: Samsung G386F Samsung Galaxy Core 4G