LG GT540 Optimus
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LG Phoenix P505
#7021Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Phoenix P505
Performance
34.541.4
Camera
11.839.6
Display
11.733.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.114.8
Connectivity
23.524.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.620.9
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Phoenix P505 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 Phoenix includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and slightly more RAM at 160MB compared to the GT540's 139MB.
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Phoenix offers video recording capabilities.
- They share a 1500 mAh battery capacity, but the Phoenix is lighter at 91g versus the GT540's 115.5g.
- In terms of software, the GT540 runs Android 1.6 (upgradable to 2.1), while the Phoenix operates on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Phoenix P505
General
Release Date
2010
2011, April 17
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
For AT&T
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
160MB
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
Yes
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)
114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight
115.5 g
91 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.43 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 (charges may apply)
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), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass