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LG GT540 Optimus

LG GT540 Optimus

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Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

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Category Breakdown

LG GT540 Optimus
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Performance
61.865.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.055.1

Summary

  • The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the Optimus is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 139MB of RAM, whereas the Attain 4G offers a more powerful 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Attain 4G includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity of the Optimus is 1500 mAh, compared to the 1650 mAh battery in the Attain 4G, providing slightly longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Optimus runs on Android 1.6 (upgradable to 2.1), while the Attain 4G operates on Android 2.3, offering a more updated user experience.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Attain 4G presents superior performance, display size, and software features compared to the LG GT540 Optimus.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG GT540 Optimus
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
For MetroPCSAlso known Samsung SCH-R920

Display

Size

3"
3.5"

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 (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

600 MHz
1.0 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

139MB 156MB RAM
512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Details

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Front Camera

N/A
1.3 MP

Front Camera Details

N/A
1.3 MP

Video Recording

480p@17fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1650 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)

Weight

115.5 g
119.1 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Pink
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

OS Version

Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes