LG GT540 Optimus
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LG Optimus T
#8199Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus T
Performance
34.534.7
Camera
11.811.8
Display
11.733.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.115.7
Connectivity
23.524.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.615.9
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus and LG Optimus T both feature a similar build quality, but the Optimus T is slightly larger and heavier.
- The GT540 has a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Optimus T offers a marginally larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with a 600 MHz CPU, but the Optimus T has more RAM at 170MB compared to the GT540's 139MB.
- Both cameras are identical at 3.15 MP, but the Optimus T can record video at 18fps, slightly better than the GT540's 17fps.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1500 mAh, but the Optimus T runs on a newer Android 2.2 (Froyo) compared to the GT540's Android 1.6 (Donut), providing a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus T
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
For T-MobileAlso known as LG P509 Burgundy
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
N/A
CPU
600 MHz
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
170MB
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
Burgundy, Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
1.30 W/kg (head) 0.72 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 2.0
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