LG GT540 Optimus
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Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
#8573Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Performance
34.549.1
Camera
11.811.2
Display
11.716.0
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.117.1
Connectivity
23.521.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.614.7
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus is powered by a 600 MHz CPU and has 139MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Spica offers an 800 MHz CPU and 180MB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Spica's video recording capability is limited to CIF at 15fps, compared to the Optimus's 480p at 17fps.
- They both have a 1500 mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Optimus runs Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, while the Spica operates on Android 1.5, also upgradable to 2.1, offering a similar software experience.
- Overall, the Galaxy Spica has a slight edge in performance and display size, while the Optimus has marginally better video recording capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Also known as:Samsung I5700 Galaxy LiteSamsung I5700 Galaxy Portal for T-Mobile
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
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
800MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
180MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
CIF@15fps
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)
115 x 57 x 13.2 mm (4.53 x 2.24 x 0.52 in)
Weight
115.5 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)/ 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass