Entry-level · 2015
LG AKA
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
5.0″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
5.0″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.2 GHz · Adreno 305
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.2 GHz · Adreno 305
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfie
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
2610 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Battery
2610 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Memory
5 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
5 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Build & Design
135 g · 10.0 mm
Build & Design
135 g · 10.0 mmHeight
138.7 mm
Width
71.9 mm
Thickness
10.0 mm
Weight
135 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximitySensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 6s
Loses on most
1 win
3 losses
52% larger battery capacity
2,610 mAh vs 1,715 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
720 × 1280 vs 750 × 1334 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
vs
Samsung Galaxy S6
Loses on most
3 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1280 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
Starts with less storage
16 GB vs 32 GB baseline
Where to buy
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