- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
LG Spectrum
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 4G
- 4.5"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released January, 2012
Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)I deleted a good portion of them off the bat, but really like the look and usability of the In Touch widget, an archipelago of multimedia widgets that give you easy access to videos, photos, albums, and playlists.
Conclusion Check out the LG Spectrum
First reviewed January, 2012
Features Key features of the LG Spectrum
1.5 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G
Rated 40% by by just-me (Dec, 2012)As far as this phone I'm not impressed when on t-mobile i had the my touch 4g (old Smart phone).
screen size
4.5"
2.8"
3.5"
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)While it won't replace your video camera for making movies you'll want to regularly watch on large-format screens like on your 50-inch HDTV, video played back very well on the phone's 4.5-inch screen and nicely on my desktop.
screen resolution
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)Outdoor shots were largely excellent, with crisp edges, filled-in detail, and natural colors.
Spectrum by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)But the really exciting thing about this phone is its screen, which boasts a full 720p resolution spread across 4.5in.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.5 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Spectrum by The Verge (Jan, 2012)When I reviewed the Nitro, I called it the best LTE phone available on AT&T, and the Spectrum is every bit as good on paper: 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4.5-inch IPS display, LTE connectivity, and an 8-megapixel camera.
Spectrum by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)Quad-core tablets are already here, but quad-core phones that’ll actually sell to the general public are not.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)Plus, that 8-megapixel camera takes some nice outdoor shots, and the $199.99 price tag means it's well-subsidized for a superphone.
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)This outdoor shot is a perfect example of what the Spectrum's 8-megapixel camera can do.
Performance Real world tests of LG Spectrum
cpu speed
Spectrum by The Verge (Jan, 2012)Snapdragon and LTE is a nice combinationThanks to the 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and 1GB of RAM humming along inside, the Spectrum's general performance is rock solid.
Spectrum by IronChefMIk (Jan, 2013)The the processor is fast enough to play ps1 roms without any issues.
talk time
492 min
900 min
840 min
Spectrum by The Verge (Jan, 2012)And that's as true with the Spectrum as any phone I've ever used: the phone never held its charge for a full 24 hours, even with only mild use, and streaming videos or any kind of heavy LTE usage cut that down to only a few hours of use.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
326 ppi -
1280 x 720 -
1.5 GHz -
HDMI -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
4.5" -
8 MP -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices
cons
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Can't listen to local radio stations -
66.56% -
Android 2.3 Gingerbread -
69 x 135 x 10 mm -
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 66 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Sug-Washington (Jan, 2013) Rated 100% by by g.grouundstaber (Sep, 2012) |
Screen
LG Spectrum | Rated 100% by by Daedalus (Dec, 2012)PROS:Screen is perfect in size, clarity, AND brightness.
LG Spectrum | Rated 75% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)Overall, the display is vivid and bright, not to mention responsive to the touch.
LG Spectrum | Rated 80% by by J.-Williams (Apr, 2012)Unfortunately, LG's UI really makes this great phone with an amazing screen look more like a feature phone.
Video
LG Spectrum | Rated 100% by by sheltie (Nov, 2012)If I can have a phone that can play HD videos via youtube, netflix and not lag i'm happy, which this phones satisfies me.
LG Spectrum | Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)I also applaud how LG and Verizon highlight the HD theme with apps that make use of the screen.
LG Spectrum | Rated 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 2012)The Spectrum shoots 1080p (actually 1920 x 1088 for some reason, but it doesn't seem to make any difference) video, as well as 720p and a series of lower resolutions.
Camera
LG Spectrum | Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)On the back is the 8-megapixel camera lens with flash.
LG Spectrum | by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)It has an 8-megapixel sensor with an LED flash and the bonus bits of image stabilisation and face detection.
LG Spectrum | Rated 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 2012)The 8-megapixel camera on the back of the Spectrum takes decent pictures, but I wasn't wowed by its performance.
Carrier
LG Spectrum | Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)Overall, the Spectrum is a beautiful device that belongs in the same league as Verizon's heavy hitters, and the $199.99 price tag will help nudge fence-sitters in LG's direction.
LG Spectrum | Rated 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 2012)The Spectrum wouldn't be a great phone on any carrier, but on Verizon it pales even more The LG Nitro HD succeeds in spite of its UI skin because it has great hardware, a great display, fast LTE speeds, and only a few other phones on its network that can claim the same.
LG Spectrum | Rated 100% by by Chris-Martin (Dec, 2012)Hopefully this will happen sooner than later but I doubt it since the sales of this phone will be small and not likely a priority for Verizon.
Network technology
LG Spectrum | Rated 80% by by J.-Williams (Apr, 2012)I was surprised upon turning it on to find that my area has LTE(unannounced so for) and after doing a speed test via Speedtest.net's app I'm receiving LTE speeds of up to 35mbps down and over 10mbps up.
LG Spectrum | by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)You may not ever see phones like the LTE-powered CDMA LG Spectrum down the local phone shop, but it tells us a lot about the phones we can expect to see from LG into 2012.
LG Spectrum | Rated 20% by by Tp (Oct, 2012)If u call Verizon Wireless they will advise u that none of their 4G phones can be activated without a contact.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Intuition Most built-in storage Intuition vs Spectrum |
 | 2 | HTC Rezound 3-way tie: Uses standard video out connectors HTC Rezound vs LG Spectrum |
 | 3 | HTC 8X Rated the best by consumers HTC 8X vs LG Spectrum |
 | 5 | Motorola DROID BIONIC 2-way tie: Supports FM radio Motorola DROID BIONIC vs LG Spectrum |
 | 6 | Apple iPhone 4 Least latency on actual networks Apple iPhone 4 vs LG Spectrum |
 | 7 | HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE 5-way tie: Records average resolution video HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE vs LG Spectrum |
 | 8 | HTC S640 Has a keyboard HTC S640 vs LG Spectrum |
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December 25, 2012
Adobe flash supprt
I am looking to purchase a cell phone..BUT it must support adobe flash..Does the spectrum 2 support Adobe flash ??
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