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LG Optimus G E970 phone review — specs and Genze score

LG Optimus G E970 Specifications

For AT&T

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Released 2012, Sep 15

2 GB RAM · Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

  • 147.1g, 8.4mm thickness
  • Android 4.0, up to 4.1.2
  • 16GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 3.7
Display 5.3
Performance 4.2
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.7
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.7/10

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Quick specifications

4.7"

768x1280 pixels

8MP

1080p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon S4 Pro

2100mAh

Score breakdown

From specs, price tier & release year

4.7 /10
Performance 4.2/10
Battery 3.7/10
Display 5.3/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.7/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.50 GHz BT 4.0 2012

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 4, 17
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Announced 2012, September. Released 2012, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 130.8 x 71.6 x 8.4 mm (5.15 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
Weight 147.1 g (5.19 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Type True HD-IPS + LCD
Size 4.7 inches, 62.9 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2
??? LG Optimus UI v3.0
OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 320
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 1.3 MP
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
??? MP4/H.264/WMV/DviX player

MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+ player

Photo viewer/editor

Document viewer/editor
Type Li-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 324 h
Talk time Up to 10 h
Colors Black
SAR 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
Price About 250 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: 1438:1 (nominal) / 1.753:1 (sunlight)
Audio quality Noise -82.5dB / Crosstalk -81.6dB

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Frequently asked questions

Is LG Optimus G E970 worth buying in 2026?

LG Optimus G E970 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of LG Optimus G E970?

LG Optimus G E970 has a 2,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does LG Optimus G E970 have?

LG Optimus G E970 features a 4.70-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does LG Optimus G E970 have?

LG Optimus G E970 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for LG Optimus G E970?

Genze rates LG Optimus G E970 4.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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