LG GT540 Optimus
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LG L40 Dual D170
#6211Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG L40 Dual D170
Performance
34.536.7
Camera
11.839.6
Display
11.753.5
Battery
15.216.7
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
23.529.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.624.8
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus, released in 2010, features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG L40 Dual D170, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GT540 is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 139MB of RAM, whereas the L40 Dual offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the L40 Dual can record video, unlike the GT540.
- The L40 Dual also has a larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the GT540's 1500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the GT540 runs on Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, while the L40 Dual operates on Android 4.4.2 with LG's UI, offering a more modern user experience.
- Overall, the L40 Dual presents improvements in display quality, performance, battery capacity, and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG L40 Dual D170
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Also known as LG L40 Dual SIM D170
Display
Size
3"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
IPS LCD
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210/MSM8610 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@17fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700/1540 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
109.4 x 59 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
115.5 g
113.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer