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LG Optimus
GT540Samsung Galaxy Gio
S5660| Global Score | |
| 43.2 | 47.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 2.1, 1.6 | Android 2.3.3, 2.2 |
| 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-26 |
| 4.29 x 2.15 x 0.50 inches | 4.35 x 2.26 x 0.48 inches |
| 4.07 ounces | 3.60 ounces |
| $ 285.00 | $ 95.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 192 pixels per inch | 180 pixels per inch |
| Resistive | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 chipset |
| Single-Core 600 MHz processor | ARM11 (Single-Core 800 MHz) processor |
| GPU | Adreno 200 (128 MHz) GPU |
| 6.75 | 7.11 |
| Storage | |
| 122,88 MB internal memory | 161,79 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 1.92 | 2.02 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 3.00 MP |
| -- | 320 x 240 (15 fps) (QVGA) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 5.39 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1350mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 500 hours standby time 5.5 hours talk time | 610 hours standby time 10.6 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 3.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Gio has a global score of 47.3, which is just a bit better than the LG Optimus's overall score of 43.2. Both phones we are comparing here work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Gio has the newer 2.3.3 version while LG Optimus has Android 2.1 version. Samsung Galaxy Gio is a newer cellphone, and it is also somewhat lighter and a little thinner than the LG Optimus.
Samsung Galaxy Gio features a bit better screen than LG Optimus, because although it has a just a little lower pixel density, and they both have the same exact resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, the Samsung Galaxy Gio also counts with a bit larger screen. Samsung Galaxy Gio features a little bit better storage capacity to install games and applications than LG Optimus, and although they both have a SD extension slot that admits a maximum of 32 GB, the Samsung Galaxy Gio also has 38,91 MB more internal memory.
Galaxy Gio features a little better processing power than LG Optimus, and although they both have a Single-Core CPU, the Galaxy Gio also has an extra graphics processing unit. The LG Optimus counts with just a bit better battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Gio, because it has an 11 percent more battery size.
The Galaxy Gio has a bit better camera than LG Optimus. Both have a camera with a 3 MP.
Even being the best phone of the ones in this comparison, the Galaxy Gio is also by far the cheapest, making this phone a no doubt choice.
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