| Hardware and OS | LG Optimus Black (White version) | |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 3630 | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX530 | |
| Internal memory | 2 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 4" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 58.3% | |
| Display area | 45.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 233 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Up to 237 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 48 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| Colors | White | |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 109 g | |
| Battery | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | LG Optimus Black (White version) | other phones |
| SAR | SAR EU - 1.27 W/kg (head) | |
| Release date | 2011, July | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
