LG GT540 Optimus
#9324
Sony Ericsson W8
#9221Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson W8
Performance
34.538.7
Camera
11.812.7
Display
11.716.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
23.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.612.9
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus and Sony Ericsson W8 both feature a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the W8 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with an Adreno 200 GPU, potentially providing better graphics performance.
- The camera specifications are identical at 3.15 MP, but the W8 supports video recording at 30fps compared to the GT540's 17fps.
- The GT540 has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, while the W8's battery capacity is 1200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the GT540 runs Android 1.6 but can be upgraded to 2.1, whereas the W8 comes with Android 2.1 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the GT540 is slightly heavier and thicker than the W8, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson W8
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
N/A
Display
Size
3"
3"
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 (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@17fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 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)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
115.5 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Azure, Orange, Red
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 7.2/2 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 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass