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LG GT540 Optimus

LG GT540 Optimus

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Sony Ericsson WT18i

Sony Ericsson WT18i

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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