Overall Score
18.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#7525)18.5
Performance(#4012)62.1
Camera(#9798)11.9
Display(#8934)29.6
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#3547)15.7
Connectivity(#8218)20.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring LG GW820 eXpo
Short Review
- The LG GW820 eXpo features a compact design with dimensions of 114 x 56 x 15 mm and a weight of 147.4g, making it portable.
- Its 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 292 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset, with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 512MB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 480p, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity stands at 1500mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, which may feel outdated compared to modern operating systems.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The build quality is standard with no water resistance, and it is available only in black.
- Overall, the LG GW820 eXpo is a basic smartphone with limited features and performance for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2009
Announced2009
DescriptionFor AT&T
Display
Size3.2"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors (65K effective)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 200
Memory512Mb ROM, 256Mb RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording480p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions114 x 56 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.20 x 0.59 in)
Weight147.4 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.71 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer