LG Reveals Four New Mid-Range Smartphones Running Android Lollipop
Key Takeaways
- LG launches four new mid-range phones: Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy
- All models run Android 5.0 Lollipop with G3-inspired design and mid-range specs
- Expected price range from $120 to $250, availability anticipated post-MWC
LG Unveils Four New Mid-Range Smartphones with Android Lollipop
LG has announced four new mid-range smartphones, the Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy, all powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop. These devices adopt the stylish design language seen in the LG G3 series, including curved edges reminiscent of the LG G Flex, while keeping hardware specifications suitable for budget-conscious users.
LG Magna
The LG Magna features a 5.0-inch HD display with a dense 294 ppi, a quad-core processor clocked at either 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz depending on the market, and an 8MP rear camera or a 5MP variant in some regions. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, paired with a removable 2,540mAh battery. This model is expected to carry a price tag of around $250.
LG Spirit
The LG Spirit sports a 4.7-inch HD screen at 312 ppi, a similar quad-core processor option, and an 8MP rear camera or a 5MP alternative for certain markets. It includes 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a non-removable 2,100mAh battery. Its anticipated price is approximately $230.
LG Leon
The LG Leon offers a 4.5-inch FWVGA display at 220 ppi, the same processor choices, and either an 8MP or 5MP rear camera. It provides 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and a removable 1,900mAh battery. The expected cost is around $180.
LG Joy
The smallest in the lineup, the LG Joy, has a 4.0-inch WVGA display at 233 ppi. It may come with either a quad-core 1.2GHz chip or a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, depending on the region, along with a 5MP rear camera or a VGA sensor. Storage and RAM configurations vary, offering either 4GB of ROM with 512MB of RAM or 8GB of ROM with 1GB of RAM. This model is expected to run either Android 5.0 Lollipop or Android 4.4 KitKat and carries an estimated price of $120.
All four models support LTE Cat. 4 and HSPA+ 21Mbps networks. Exact pricing and availability have not been confirmed, but these devices are likely to become accessible following the Mobile World Congress.
