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LG GW520 Specifications
Also known as: LG GW520 Cookie 3G, LG GW525 LG GW520 InTouch Plus, LG Calisto
Lg
Released 2009, Jun 15
- 125.5g, 15.9mm thickness
- Feature phone
- 40MB storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 1.7 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
2.8"
240x400 pixels
3MP
Video recorder
950mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Class 12 | |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
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Launch
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Announced | 2009, June. Released 2009, August |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 106.5 x 53 x 15.9 mm (4.19 x 2.09 x 0.63 in) |
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| Weight | 125.5 g (4.41 oz) | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
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| Size | 2.8 inches, 22.3 cm2 (~39.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Internal | 40MB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 3.15 MP |
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| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer |
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| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| Games | Yes, incl. motion-based + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| ??? | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player MP4/H.263 player Document viewer (DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF) Organizer Photo/video editor Voice memo Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 500 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Blue on Black, Red on Black, Silver, Pearl White |
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| SAR | 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Loudspeaker | Voice 77dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 82dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is LG GW520 worth buying in 2026?
LG GW520 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of LG GW520?
LG GW520 has a 950 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does LG GW520 have?
LG GW520 features a 2.80-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for LG GW520?
Genze rates LG GW520 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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