LG W31 Design
The LG W31 joins the league of the company's budget smartphone portfolio. The device is launched with a basic design with the rear panel offering a gradient surface. The camera setup at the back is positioned vertically on the top-left and has three sensors. Moving to the front, the LG W31 is equipped with an LCD display that measures 6.52-inches. The FullView panel delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 20:9. There is a dewdrop notch for the selfie camera. The handset can stream 720 p videos on online platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and others. Overall, the handset bears a regular design which we have seen on other budget smartphones as well.
LG W31: Hardware Performance
The LG W31 gets its power from the MediaTek Helio P22 processor. This entry-level chipset is clubbed with IMG PowerVR GE8320 and has a clock speed of 2 GHz. The device is designed to take care of the generic tasks such as calling, web surfing, media playback, and others with ease. Don't expect a refined performance with high-end games such as Asphalt 9. To handle multitasking, the device is packed with 4GB RAM. It has a native storage capacity of 64GB, however, the handset also has a provision for storage expansion via microSD card. You can use up to 512GB microSD card.
LG W31: Price To Specs Ratio
The LG W31 is launched in a single configuration, i.e, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option. It can be purchased for Rs. 10,990 in the country. The pricing is fair looking at the spec-sheet. But, there are several other options; specifically from the Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, and Oppo that retail under Rs. 10,000 price tag and are equipped with some good set of internals.
LG W31: Camera Performance
The LG W31 uses a triple-lens rear camera module for imaging. The vertical camera setup has a 13MP primary lens with PDAF. The main lens is accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and an additional 2MP sensor for depth mapping. The setup is decent for basic photography. To click selfies and for video calls, the device gets an 8MP camera at the front.
LG W31: Important Highlight/ Features
The LG W31 gets its power from a 4,000 mAh battery unit. The handset comes void of any fast charging technology and ships with standard charging speeds. The handset runs on the Android 10 OS. For securities, it gets a fingerprint scanner at the back panel.
LG W31: Verdict
The LG W31 comes as just another new face in the crowd of budget smartphones. It packs a decent set of hardware, however, the processor seems underrated considering the price tag. The Realme Narzo 20A is one the rivals of the LG W31 and has better features to offer. If only the pricing would have been kept on the lower end of the spectrum, it would have made for a better deal.
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The phone has a triple-camera module with a 13MP main sensor.
The phone packs a 4,000 mAh battery with support for standard charging.
The smartphone is based on the MediaTek Helio P22 processor.
Yes, the smartphone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Yes, the storage is expandable(512GB) via a microSD card.
The Poco M3, and the Realme Narzo 20A can be considered as the LG W31
alternatives.It has 8MP front shooter for selfies and videos.
The LG W31 offers features like a triple-rear camera setup, 4000 mAh battery and so on. Considering the price, LG W31 could have packed better features. You will get more options with advanced features at the same price point.
No, the smartphone doesn't support the 5G network.
The smartphone has a 6.52-inches LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
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