LG GT540 Optimus
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LG Thrive P506
#7248Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Thrive P506
Performance
34.541.4
Camera
11.839.6
Display
11.733.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
23.523.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.619.8
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Thrive P506 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 Thrive benefits from a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, potentially offering better performance.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Thrive supports video recording.
- Both phones have a 1500 mAh battery, providing similar endurance.
- The GT540 runs on Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, whereas the Thrive operates on Android 2.2, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build, the Thrive is lighter at 91g compared to the GT540's 115.5g, but the GT540 is slightly more compact in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Thrive P506
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
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
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