Overall Score
12.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#9313)12.6
Performance(#9720)20.1
Camera(#11804)2.3
Display(#8442)31.4
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#3451)15.9
Connectivity(#8696)15.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring LG A290
Short Review
- The LG A290 features a compact design with dimensions of 113.5 x 51 x 13 mm and a weight of 92 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 2.2-inch TFT display supports 256K colors at a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6253 GPU and 19MB of internal storage, which is limited for modern usage.
- The camera system includes a 1.3 MP rear camera capable of recording video at 176x144@15fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The 1500 mAh battery offers sufficient power for basic tasks but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on a simple operating system without advanced features, and it includes a standard headphone jack.
- Connectivity options are minimal, featuring Bluetooth 2.1 and a microUSB 2.0 port, with no support for WiFi or 5G.
- The available colors are gray, black, and white, providing limited aesthetic choices.
- Overall, the LG A290 is a basic feature phone with essential functionalities suitable for straightforward communication.
- Its design and build quality reflect its utilitarian purpose, catering to users seeking simplicity.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.2"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI176
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUMediatek MT6253
Memory19MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording176x144@15fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions113.5 x 51 x 13 mm (4.47 x 2.01 x 0.51 in)
Weight92 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGray, Black, White
Foldable✗
SAR1.20 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMTriple SIM (Mini-SIM, triple stand-by)
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.1, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A