The LG K20 is a smartphone that brings back to life some old smartphone trends. It's the kind of smartphone you purchase if you're not a power user or just have your first smartphone experience. In this post, we discuss the specifications and cost of the LG K20 (2019), which will assist you in making your purchase decision.
LG K20 (2019) Key Specs & Features- 5.45-inch IPS Display, 480 x 960 pixels (197 ppi)
- Android 9.0 (Pie), Go Edition
- Quad-core Mediatek MT6739 Processor
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage, up to 32GB Memory Card
- Rugged Phone (MIL-STD-810G Compliant)
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 3, 000 mAh Non-Removable Li-ion Battery
The Design and DisplayTaking a look at the LG K20 (2019), you get reminded of how smartphones looked a few years back. This smartphone brings back some of the design features that trended a few years ago.
Having this kind of smartphone design in 2019 goes to tell that the it is a low-end smartphone. There is nothing to be fascinated about here in terms of build quality. The LG K20 (2019) has a plastic and glass build. This smartphone has plastic covering its sides and rear, and glass covering it upfront.
On the rear of this smartphone, there is a single camera system with a camera flash and the LG logo, indicating its an LG Phone. Flip this smartphone forward, and you get a generally unaccepted setup. It has a chunk of bezels on the top and bottom of the display.
The display on the LG K20 (2019) is a 5.45 inch IPS display, with a screen resolution of 480 x 960, and also a screen density of 197ppi.
There isn’t much to choose from when it comes to color variant selection. The LG K20 (2019) has only two color variants. If you desire to purchase this smartphone you would have to choose either the New Aurora Black or the New Moroccan Blue color variant.
The CamerasThere isn’t much to say about the cameras on the LG K20 (2019) unless you decide to make a list of things the camera thing is not, stating how their many smartphones today with better cameras. Raising that kind of topic would be unnecessary because this is a low-end smartphone.
In this era where smartphones have begun featuring a quad-rear camera system, the LG K20 (2019) houses just a single rear camera system, but for an entry-level smartphone this is great.
There is a single rear camera on the LG K20 (2019) this camera is an 8MP camera, with an aperture of F.2.0. This camera lets you shoot photos in HDR, panorama and also shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.
For selfies, it makes use of a 5MP sensor with an aperture of F/2.2. This camera lets you shoot photos using beauty mode and lots more. You also get to record 720p videos at 30fps.
Hardware and SoftwareThe fact that the definition of low-end smartphones has changed, makes it difficult to place the LG K20 (2019) under this category. Today we have more capable smartphones bear the Low-end smartphone tag.
It features a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 processor, with a clock speed of 1.5GHz. This processor is a 28-nanometer processor.
It also features 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, with support for Micro-SD expansion up to 32GB. There is a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery on this device also.
These hardware specs go to tell the type of tasks you should be running on this device. Tasks that require moderate hardware specs should be clearly avoided.
You shouldn’t be seen do a lot of multitasking or trying to game on this device, as you are certainly going to end up disappointed.
On the software side of things, the LG K20 (2019) runs the LG user interface on top of the Android 9.0 (Pie) Go edition operating system.
Featuring a Go edition version of the Android 9.0 operating system, means you are offered a water version of standard apps, which won’t stress the hardware on this device.
ConnectivityThe LG K20 (2019) features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Micro-USB (2.0) port, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0. Please note that this smartphone doesn’t feature NFC.
This device doesn’t have support for 4G network connectivity, neither does it support 5G connectivity. But it does support 3G internet connectivity and below.
LG K20 (2019) Price and AvailabilityThe LG K20 (2019) price in Nigeria is around 40,130 Naira, which is about $110. It’s difficult to justify the price of this smartphone, as there are many smartphones that offer more for the price. Take for example the Tecno Spark 4 offers more for just 35,000 Naira.
The LG K20 (2019) is currently available for purchase and can be purchased from offline retails stores near you, as well as online retail stores that ship to your region.
LG K20 (2019) SpecsGeneral Features
Platform: Android 9 Pie (Go edition)
Processor: Quad-core MediaTek MT6739 Processor .15GHz
GPU: PowerVR GE8100
Memory: 1GB RAM
Colours: New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Dimension: 148.6 x 71.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 152 g
SIM Type: Nano-SIM
SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
Display: 5.45-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 480 x 960 pixels (197 ppi)
Screen Protection: –
Foldable Display: No
Camera
Rear Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
Rear Camera Features: panorama, HDR, 1080p @ 30fps
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2
Storage
Built-in Storage: 16GB Internal storage
Memory Card Support: up to 32GB microSD
Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
2G GSM: Yes
2G CDMA 1X: –
3G WCDMA: Yes
3G CDMA EVDO: –
4G LTE: No
5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
HSPA+: –
CDMA EVDO: –
4G LTE: No
5G: No
WLAN: Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
NFC: No
Infrared Blaster: –
USB Port: Micro-USB (2.0) port
Sensors & Control
Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: –
Barometer: –
SpO2: –
Pedometer: –
Heart Rate Monitor: –
Gyroscope: –
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear Mounted)
Iris Scanner: –
Face Unlock: Yes
Stylus Pen: No
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: –
Wireless Charging: No
Built-in Mobile Payment: –
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
Talktime: –
Standby Time: –
Fast Charging: No
