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LG Revolution

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
The army of high-speed broadband phones is actively seeking new recruits to join its rapidly-growing force, and the LG Revolution is the latest to graduate from boot camp.Read more
Find out about the latest smartphone from LG due to be released on the Verizon 4G LTE network. The LG Revolution may fall short of the revolutionary, but it is certainly a powerful and desirable Android smartphone. Find out about the design and user interface in this review.Read more
“4G” can mean a lot of things these days. For some carriers, it started out as marketing speak that did little beyond confusing customers. For others, 4G represents a next-generation network that might help ease the strain of a new breed of data-hungry smartphone users that have brought a nationwide 3G network to its knees. …Read more
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Pros

  • Both Google Maps and Bing functioned just fine
  • The capacitive touch screen is intuitive and responsive
  • The UI is very intuitive and easy to get used to

Cons

  • heavy use can still drain the battery on the Revolution
  • Verizon branded Skype still do not make mobile video calls
  • no video calling

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • 217 ppi
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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LG Revolution - Pros & Cons

LG Revolution

Pros

  • Both Google Maps and Bing functioned just fine
  • The capacitive touch screen is intuitive and responsive
  • The UI is very intuitive and easy to get used to
  • similar performance and noticeably better battery life
  • it works like a charm
  • performance is far better than land-based broadband service from many ISPs
  • has a cleaner user interface and seemingly better display
  • handled games
  • browsing and multitasking perfectly well
  • better colors and more clarity
  • attractive and solidly built

Cons

  • heavy use can still drain the battery on the Revolution
  • Verizon branded Skype still do not make mobile video calls
  • no video calling
  • there is no way to make video calls out of the box
  • The screen is hard to see when outside in the sun
  • it slowed a bit under extremely heavy strain
  • glow only lasts a few short hours per charge
  • building phone software is expensive
  • cell phone makers have slowed down the development cycle with Gingerbread
  • The viewing angle is terrible
  • The screen gets quite smudgy

LG Revolution - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
217 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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LG Revolution - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.2
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies700 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px
Pixel density217.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Dimensions
Height5.03 in
Width2.63 in
Depth0.52 in
Weight6.07 oz
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Connectivity
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Charging connection
  • HDMI
  • USB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time335.0 h
Talk time7.0 h

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LG Revolution LG - Editorial Reviews (8)

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LG Revolution LG Revolution review
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Engadget
Published: 17.06.2011
LG Revolution review

The army of high-speed broadband phones is actively seeking new recruits to join its rapidly-growing force, and the LG Revolution is the latest to graduate from boot camp.

LG Revolution LG Revolution Review: Are You Ready To Join The Revolution?
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brighthub.com
Published: 21.02.2011
LG Revolution Review: Are You Ready To Join The Revolution?

Find out about the latest smartphone from LG due to be released on the Verizon 4G LTE network. The LG Revolution may fall short of the revolutionary, but it is certainly a powerful and desirable Android smartphone. Find out about the design and user interface in this review.

LG Revolution LG Revolution review
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BGR
Published: 01.06.2011
LG Revolution review

“4G” can mean a lot of things these days. For some carriers, it started out as marketing speak that did little beyond confusing customers. For others, 4G represents a next-generation network that might help ease the strain of a new breed of data-hungry smartphone users that have brought a nationwide 3G network to its knees. …

LG Revolution LG Revolution Details, Review & Hands-On Video Roundup
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 03.05.2011
LG Revolution Details, Review & Hands-On Video Roundup

The LG Revolution is an upcoming 4G LTE device for Verizon that was originally announced back at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. It will likely be the third 4G LTE phone to hit Verizon’s network following in the footsteps of the HTC ThunderBolt and the delayed Samsung Droid Charge. LG Revolution Release Date Officially, the […]

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CNET
Published: 01.06.2011
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Phone Scoop
Published: 27.05.2011
Review: LG Revolution

Phone Scoop takes a look at Verizon's latest LTE handset, the LG Revolution. This whopper of an Android smartphone offers a massive screen, fast data speeds, and a lot of other tastefully-managed features.

LG Revolution LG Revolution Review: Solid 4G Phone
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 31.05.2011
LG Revolution Review: Solid 4G Phone
0.5

The LG Revolution has beautiful hardware and fast 4G data speeds on Verizon, but the user interface is a bit clunky.

LG Revolution LG Revolution LTE Review
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SlashGear
Published: 01.06.2011
LG Revolution LTE Review

With all the Android smartphones to choose from, the field of competition is getting a little crowded. However, the 4G battle field has a much…

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