LG GT540 Optimus
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LG Optimus M
#8871Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus M
Performance
34.534.5
Camera
11.811.9
Display
11.722.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.115.8
Connectivity
23.519.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.613.9
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Optimus M has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the Optimus M has more RAM at 150MB compared to the GT540's 139MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- They share a 1500 mAh battery capacity, but the Optimus M is heavier at 153g versus the GT540's 115.5g.
- In terms of software, the GT540 runs Android 1.6 (upgradable to 2.1), while the Optimus M operates on Android 2.2, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus M
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
600 MHz
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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@17fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
116 x 56 x 16 mm (4.57 x 2.20 x 0.63 in)
Weight
115.5 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
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 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass