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

