LG has just announced a new budget smartphone which is the LG K31 in the USA. The handset comes with a 5.7-inch screen display size, a waterdrop notch, and Panda King Glass screen protection. The smartphone features a 5.7-inch display and two cameras.
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LG K31 Key Specs & Features
- 5.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi)
- Android 10, LG UX 9.1
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 1 TB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- Nonremovable Li-Ion 3000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The LG K31 packs a modern body something similar to the LG Q31. You can call this the rebranded version of the LG k31 phone. It has a smooth panel that is housing the cameras and also the fingerprint sensor.
It measures 147.8 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm in dimensions and weighs 146 grams. This android phone also comes with a MIL-STD-810G compliant improving its durability. On the front, it has a waterdrop notch offering a screen size of 5.7-inch FullVision HD+ display.
The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, a 19:9 ratio, and 295 PPI density. A Panda King Glass is protecting it from scratches and cracks. This is a budget device, so don’t pay too much attention to the thick bezel.
Camera
The camera setup on the LG K31 includes a 13MP f/1.8 PDAF and its paired with a 5MP ultrawide angle camera that has a 120° field of view.
Rocking the selfies area is a single camera of 5MP and it features Gesture Shot, Auto Shot, and Gesture Interval Shot. The main camera has an LED flash, panorama, HDR and can shoot 1080p at 30 seconds per frame.
Hardware And Software
On the hardware, it has a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 mid-range chipset that is based on 12nm process technology and also an octa-core processor of 2.0 GHz.
It also comes with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU for graphics and runs on an Android 10 operating system with a special LG UX 9.1 on top. The inbuilt memory is 32GB and a 2GB RAM. However, it says only 17GB is usable though depending on the software.
Battery and Network
Underneath the phone is a 3000 mAh battery that has a MicroUSB port. You will an audio jack at the bottom.
Apart from the volume rocker button, it has a dedicated Google Assistant key just beside the SI tray. It has a Nano SIM card slot and a 4G LTE network for fast downloads and browsing.
LG K31 Price and Availability
The LG K31 will sell for $149.99 and is available in a single color- Silver. In Nigeria, the smartphone will sell for 62,000 Naira, about 900 Ghs, and 17,000 Ksh in Kenya.
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LG K31 Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K31:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, LG UX 9.1
- Processor: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Silver
- Dimension: 147.8 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 146 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 5.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (ultrawide) Dual Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes, CDMA 800 / 1900
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
