Category Breakdown
LG Enlighten VS700
LG GT540 Optimus
Performance
56.534.5
Camera
12.511.8
Display
33.211.7
Battery
16.015.2
Build
14.516.1
Connectivity
27.123.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.812.6
Summary
- The LG Enlighten VS700, released in 2011, features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 180 ppi, compared to the 3.0-inch TFT display of the LG GT540 Optimus, which has a similar resolution but a higher pixel density of about 192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Enlighten is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 150MB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities than the GT540's 600 MHz CPU and 139MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Enlighten can record video at 480p@24fps, while the GT540 is limited to 480p@17fps.
- The Enlighten has a slightly larger 1540 mAh battery compared to the GT540's 1500 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Enlighten runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the GT540 originally shipped with Android 1.6 (Donut) but is upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair).
- Build quality favors the GT540, which is lighter at 115.5g and has a slimmer profile at 12.7mm compared to the Enlighten's 157g weight and 15mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Enlighten VS700
LG GT540 Optimus
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
LG Enlighten for VerizonLG Eclipse for Bell Canada
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627T
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
150MB
139MB 156MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@17fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 58 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 0.59 in)
109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
Weight
157 g
115.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.31 W/kg (body)
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

