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Entry-level · 2020

LG K71

Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Extras Pen support, Curved display
Watch out No more updates, Smaller battery (4000mAh)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
6.8″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
P35 4 / 128 GB
4000 mAh
48 MP 2 rear · 32 MP selfie
4G LTE
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Full specifications

Display

6.8″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2460 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.8"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2460 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported

Performance

Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
AnTuTu
103,114
Kimovil · Antutu v8
CPU
8-core, 2.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Process
12 nm
RAM type
LPDDR3 RAM
CPU layout
4x Cortex A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.8 GHz

Software & updates

Android 10 · 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 10
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

48 MP main · 32 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
48 MP
Ultrawide
5 MP
Front camera
32 MP
Main sensor
1.12µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4000 mAh

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4000 mAh
Removable
No

Audio
Speakers
Mono
Audio features
Hi-Res audio

Memory

4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
4 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
128 GB
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G full · no 5G
Full
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G BC0, B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B2, B5, B8
4G B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B12, B17, B18, B20, B71

Build & Design

220 g · 8.7 mm
Height
171.4 mm
Width
77.7 mm
Thickness
8.7 mm
Weight
220 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

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 12

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
42% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2460 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.8″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
103k vs 569k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 48 MP vs 12 MP · f/1.6 main
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC

Same AnTuTu version, different test sources - treat this as a rough comparison.

Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S20

Loses on most 5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 1080 × 2460 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower benchmark score
103k vs 525k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 220 g vs 163 g

Same AnTuTu version, different test sources - treat this as a rough comparison.

Full comparison

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