LG Spectrum

$300
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 4G
  • 4.5"
  • Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released January, 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.
Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)

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First reviewed January, 2012

Features Key features of the LG Spectrum

Back view of LG Spectrum

1.5 GHz

Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G

As far as this phone I'm not impressed when on t-mobile i had the my touch 4g (old Smart phone).
Rated 40% by by just-me (Dec, 2012)

screen size

4.5"
2.8"
3.5"
This phone has a very big screen, but is very light and sleek.
Spectrum by Jon (Mar, 2013)
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.
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)

screen resolution

LG Spectrum
HTC S640
Motorola Droid Razr M
Outdoor shots were largely excellent, with crisp edges, filled-in detail, and natural colors.
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)
But the really exciting thing about this phone is its screen, which boasts a full 720p resolution spread across 4.5in.
Spectrum by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)

memory

0 GB
0.5 GB

0.13 GB
1 GB
1 GB

processor

LG Spectrum
Apple iPhone 4
HTC S640
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 The Verge (Jan, 2012)
Quad-core tablets are already here, but quad-core phones that’ll actually sell to the general public are not.
Spectrum by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)

camera resolution

0 MP
8 MP

2 MP
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8 MP
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.
Spectrum by c|net (Jan, 2012)
 

Performance Real world tests of LG Spectrum

cpu speed

1.5 GHz
0.4 GHz
0.8 GHz
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 The Verge (Jan, 2012)
The the processor is fast enough to play ps1 roms without any issues.
Spectrum by IronChefMIk (Jan, 2013)

talk time

492 min
900 min
840 min
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.
Spectrum by The Verge (Jan, 2012)
The battery life is average but good enough for me.
Spectrum by Chris-Martin (Dec, 2012)
 

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

  • 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

  • Can't listen to local radio stations
  • 66.56%
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 69 x 135 x 10 mm

Reviews Word on the street

Rated 55%
Read the review (Jan, 2012)
For good reason, too: the 1280 x 720 IPS display is excellent; sharp and clear with extremely accurate colors.
Rated 75%
Read the review (Nov, 2012)
Rated 83%
Read the review (Jan, 2012)
Like the LG Nitro HD, the Spectrum has a terrific 4.5-inch HD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, and an 8-megapixel camera with support for 1080p video recording.
Rated 65% by 66 users at amazon.com
This phone is a GREAT phone.
Rated 80% by by juny20
Its 4g and fast plus I love the voice picture taking option.
Rated 100% by by Sug-Washington (Jan, 2013)
So I took the phone home and the first thing I did was buy a case and charge the phone... Im really happy to say that at 7:00 a.m this morning I put it on the charger dead... and now at 8:48 a.m the phone is fully charged!
Rated 100% by by g.grouundstaber (Sep, 2012)

Screen

PROS:Screen is perfect in size, clarity, AND brightness.
LG Spectrum | Rated 100% by by Daedalus (Dec, 2012)
Overall, the display is vivid and bright, not to mention responsive to the touch.
LG Spectrum | Rated 75% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)
Unfortunately, LG's UI really makes this great phone with an amazing screen look more like a feature phone.
LG Spectrum | Rated 80% by by J.-Williams (Apr, 2012)

Video

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 100% by by sheltie (Nov, 2012)
I also applaud how LG and Verizon highlight the HD theme with apps that make use of the screen.
LG Spectrum | Rated 83% by by c|net (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.
LG Spectrum | Rated 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 2012)

Camera

On the back is the 8-megapixel camera lens with flash.
LG Spectrum | Rated 83% by by c|net (Jan, 2012)
It has an 8-megapixel sensor with an LED flash and the bonus bits of image stabilisation and face detection.
LG Spectrum | by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)
The 8-megapixel camera on the back of the Spectrum takes decent pictures, but I wasn't wowed by its performance.
LG Spectrum | Rated 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 2012)

Carrier

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 83% by by c|net (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 55% by by The Verge (Jan, 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.
LG Spectrum | Rated 100% by by Chris-Martin (Dec, 2012)

Network technology

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 | Rated 80% by by J.-Williams (Apr, 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 | by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)
If u call Verizon Wireless they will advise u that none of their 4G phones can be activated without a contact.
LG Spectrum | Rated 20% by by Tp (Oct, 2012)

Competition What else you should consider

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LG Intuition Most built-in storage Intuition vs Spectrum
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HTC Rezound 3-way tie: Uses standard video out connectors HTC Rezound vs LG Spectrum
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HTC 8X Rated the best by consumers HTC 8X vs LG Spectrum
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Apple iPhone 4 Least latency on actual networks Apple iPhone 4 vs LG Spectrum
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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE 5-way tie: Records average resolution video HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE vs LG Spectrum
Front view of 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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