LG GT540 Optimus
#9324
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
34.538.7
Camera
11.812.7
Display
11.716.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.116.6
Connectivity
23.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.613.7
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus and Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 both feature a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the Xperia X8 benefits from a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and has a slightly lower RAM capacity of 128MB compared to the GT540's 139MB.
- The camera specifications are identical at 3.15 MP, but the Xperia X8 offers better video recording at 30fps versus the GT540's 17fps.
- The GT540 has a larger battery capacity at 1500mAh compared to the Xperia X8's 1200mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, providing a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia X8 is slightly lighter and more compact, while the GT540 is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
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), 2 GB included
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
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
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 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass