Overall Score
56.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4422)56.5
Performance(#4174)60.3
Camera(#3147)43.1
Display(#3611)70.5
Battery(#5065)43.5
Build(#3736)70.8
Comparisons Featuring LG W30
Short Review
- The LG W30 features a sleek design with dimensions of 159 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 175 grams, available in Thunder Blue, Platinum Grey, and Aurora Green.
- It sports a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 269 ppi and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup includes a 12 MP wide lens, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 16 MP front camera captures selfies effectively.
- The 4000 mAh battery provides sufficient power for extended use but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 (Pie), the software experience is standard, with no stereo speakers but a headphone jack available.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not offer water resistance and is constructed from standard materials.
- Overall, the LG W30 delivers a balanced performance with its specifications tailored for casual users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionAlso known as LG W30 Plus 64GB/4GB RAM
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF13 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions159 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.26 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsThunder Blue, Platinum Grey, Aurora Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes