LG GT540 Optimus
The LG GT540 Optimus is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 1.6 (Donut)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3" · 109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
RAM156MB
Storage139MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓156GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 115.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 192 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, January. Released 2010, June
Also Known As
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
RAM
156MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
192 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG GT540 Optimus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the LG GT540 Optimus supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG GT540 Optimus SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the LG GT540 Optimus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG GT540 Optimus ships with Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair).
The LG GT540 Optimus uses microUSB.
The LG GT540 Optimus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The LG GT540 Optimus has 2.1, A2DP.
