LG Optimus One (P500) vs LG Optimus T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus One (P500) and the LG Optimus T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Price | $14 | $1,599 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 129 g | 129 g |
| Released | Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 |
Summary: LG Optimus One (P500) and LG Optimus T are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so LG Optimus One (P500) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA), ~180 ppi density |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7227 |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 | 600 MHz ARM11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (2GB card included in some markets) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (2GB included with some variants) |
| Internal | 170 MB user addressable, 512 MB RAM | 170MB user addressable storage, 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP (3 MP) | 3.15 MP (or 3.1 MP), autofocus |
| Features | Autofocus | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 480p (640x480) | 480p@18fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Single | No | None |
Battery
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) |
| Capacity | — | 1500 mAh |
Body
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in) | 113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in) |
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot capability |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
Launch
| LG Optimus One (P500) | LG Optimus T |
|---|
| Announced | July 2010 | October 2010 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Release Date | — | November 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, LG Optimus One (P500) or LG Optimus T?
LG Optimus T — Oct 2010 for the LG Optimus One (P500) versus Nov 2010 for the LG Optimus T.
Is the LG Optimus One (P500) or the LG Optimus T rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus One (P500) 6/10 and the LG Optimus T 6/10.
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