LG Optimus Black (White version)
The LG Optimus Black (White version) is a budget-focused device, powered by the TI OMAP 3630, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetTI OMAP 3630
RAM512MB
Storage2GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 109g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic TI OMAP 3630 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, July. Released 2011, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
109g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Optimus Black (White version) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the LG Optimus Black (White version) supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG Optimus Black (White version) SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the LG Optimus Black (White version) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Optimus Black (White version) ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The LG Optimus Black (White version) uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Optimus Black (White version) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The LG Optimus Black (White version) has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
