LG announced the launch of the Lancet smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the LG Lancet phone with 4.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The LG Lancet comes with Microsoft Windows 8.1 out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (480 x 854 px).
LG Lancet specifications
| Brand | LG |
|---|---|
| Name | Lancet |
| Model | VW820 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of LG Lancet is about 4.8 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this LG phone are average (5.11 x 2.55 x 0.42 inches).
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.11 x 2.55 x 0.42 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The LG Lancet comes with Microsoft Windows 8.1 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
Display
The size of Lancet screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 4.5 inches TFT display of LG Lancet with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of LG Lancet (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Lancet is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | VGA |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The LG Lancet supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Lancet phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | no |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Lancet is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2100 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This LG phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the LG Lancet, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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