LG GT540 Optimus
#9324
LG Optimus One P500
#7905Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus One P500
Performance
34.541.5
Camera
11.811.8
Display
11.733.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.117.5
Connectivity
23.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.617.0
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 One P500 has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the P500 benefits from the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and has more RAM at 512MB compared to the GT540's 156MB.
- Camera capabilities are similar with both offering a 3.15 MP rear camera, though the P500 can record video at a slightly higher frame rate of 18fps.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, but the P500's overall build is slightly heavier and bulkier.
- In terms of software, the GT540 runs Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, while the P500 comes with Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus One P500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
N/A
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 256K 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
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
170MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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@18fps
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)
113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in)
Weight
115.5 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, wine, titan, blue, silver, purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
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), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass