Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson WT18i
Performance
34.549.0
Camera
11.812.5
Display
11.716.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
23.521.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.614.2
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson WT18i has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the WT18i is equipped with an 806 MHz CPU compared to the GT540's 600 MHz, providing better processing power.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the WT18i offers superior video recording at 480p@24fps versus the GT540's 480p@17fps.
- The GT540 has a 1500 mAh battery, which is larger than the WT18i's 1200 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run different versions of Android, with the GT540 on Android 1.6 (upgradable to 2.1) and the WT18i on an Android-based OMS 2.5, indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson WT18i
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
For China
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
600 MHz
806 MHz, Marvell PXA 920
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
150MB
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
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@17fps
480p@24fps
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)
106 x 56.5 x 14.3 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
Weight
115.5 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 2.8/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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-based, OMS 2.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

