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LG Neon 2 review

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LG Neon 2
LG Neon 2
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6/10
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The LG Neon 2 currently has an Informr score of 6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 21 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The LG Neon II is a horizontal sliding feature phone that boasts a full and spacious QWERTY keyboard, 2.4-inch display generating 240 x 320 pixels, a 2MP camera with digital zoom and an assortment of photo effects, and video record.

The LG Neon II features an MP3 player, internet browsing capability, GPS (including turn-by-turn navigation and voice navigation), Bluetooth 2.0 and memory expansion up to 16GB via microSD.

Rounding out the phone's features is a 3.5mm headset jack, a full suite of entry-level features including calendar, alarms and to-do lists, and SMS, MMS and email capability.

With a talk time of up to four hours, and a standby time of up to 264 hours, the LG Neon II is a well-built, attractive phone that may get lost among other, better choices at the same price point.


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
960 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Top Ten Reviews
Top Ten Reviews

It doesn’t feel like a budget cell phone with all the included features, but the price tag tells you otherwise.

- Top Ten Reviews Team, Top Ten Reviews
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

The LG Neon II, a texting cell phone for AT&T, improves on the original model in several important respects. It includes 3G support, it has a more svelte and attractive design, it weighs a tenth of an ounce less, and it has more internal memory. Unfortunately, AT&T's expensive monthly fees f...

- Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

So it's another year and we're basically still unchanged with the unflattering performance of the LG Neon II. Not only does it retain most of the same hardware and design elements employed by its predecessor, but its overall performance did not budge a single bit. Even though its $29.99 price ta...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
Cnet
Cnet

The LG Neon II has a simple and compact slider form factor, with a full four-row QWERTY keyboard, a music player, GPS, quad-band GSM, and 3G support. It's affordable as well. But its touch-screen ability is unique only to the phone dialer application. The 2-megapixel camera isn't much better than it...

- Nicole Lee , Cnet


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Common Questions


We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the LG Neon 2 user manual here.


LG backs up the Neon 2 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Neon 2 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact LG support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find LG's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
3"

The LG Neon 2's screen size is 3 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
42 MB

Internal memory is 42 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 8 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
960mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 960 mAh battery. LG's performance ratings are 17 days standby time, 360 minutes.

Neon 2 Specs

Overview
Release Date July 1, 2010
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 42 MB
RAM 128 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.9 W/kg
Body: 0.51 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 8 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
2x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), 12 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 960 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 360 minutes
Standby Time Up to 17 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Colors White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.7 x 5.2 x 1.6 cm (4.2 x 2 x 0.6 in)
Weight 122 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY, Touchscreen
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
ROM: 256MB
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: XT9
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: OTA
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): LG GT350, Town
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