Icemobile Apollo 3G
#7088
LG GT540 Optimus
#9324Category Breakdown
Icemobile Apollo 3G
LG GT540 Optimus
Performance
55.734.5
Camera
39.611.8
Display
16.911.7
Battery
12.315.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
23.923.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.612.6
Summary
- The Icemobile Apollo 3G features a compact build with dimensions of 110.5 x 64.5 x 12.4 mm and weighs 100g, while the LG GT540 Optimus is slightly smaller at 109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm and weighs 115.5g.
- The Apollo has a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 222 ppi compared to the GT540's 3.0-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels and 192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Apollo is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with 512MB RAM, while the GT540 runs on a 600 MHz CPU with 139MB RAM, giving the Apollo an edge in processing power.
- The camera on the Apollo is 2 MP, whereas the GT540 has a 3.15 MP camera with autofocus, providing better image quality.
- The Apollo's battery capacity is 1200 mAh, while the GT540 has a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Apollo runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern experience than the GT540, which initially launched with Android 1.6 (Donut) and is upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Apollo 3G
LG GT540 Optimus
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2014
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Display
Size
2.6"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
139MB 156MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@17fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110.5 x 64.5 x 12.4 mm (4.35 x 2.54 x 0.49 in)
109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
Weight
100 g
115.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Red
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer