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LG Optimus GT540 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus GT540 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X LG Optimus GT540 08Points
LG Optimus GT540
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare LG Optimus GT540 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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Optimus GT540} 8 Advantages LG Optimus GT540 vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)17%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+192 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+1500 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
256MB (130MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)109 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)5%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
256MB SDRAM
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Autofocus
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelOptimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesLG GT540 Optimus, LG-GT540Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGApple
Release date5/1/20106/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 EclairiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB (130MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
LGIP-400N		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1500 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours11.7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
• iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus GT540iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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