LG K22 Plus Review, Pros and Cons – Another good news will come for people who want to buy a non-Chinese budget phone from a reputable company. LG launches yet another affordable device for people with minimalist demands. This phone was launched in Brazil on September 19, 2020, at a price of $ 139 and is expected to be launched in India shortly for around 10,500 INR. It comes with a wide range of color options – Titan, Red, Purple, and White. Let’s get back to the review of LG K22 Plus. We have listed some highlights of the LG K22 plus below.
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LG K22 Plus Review
Highlights
- The phone has a tall 6.2 inches IPS LCD screen with 720p resolution.
- It is powered by a decent 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor.
- The LG K22 Plus has 64 GB of internal memory (ROM) and 3 GB of RAM.
- It provides Dual-SIM Standby and dedicated Micro-SD slot (expandable to 128 GB).
- The good thing about phones is that it runs on the latest Android 10 OS.
Design and Display
The K22 Plus looks very light and has an elegant plastic body with a matte texture, which is resistant to stains. The screen features a 6.2 inches LCD IPS screen with HD resolution and offers sharp pixel density, which features a waterdrop selfie camera.
The screen is a capacitive touch screen with scratch resistance. The front also has impressive little bezels covering the corner. On the rear panel, it has a 13 MP primary camera, a macro lens, and an LED flash.
Memory and Internal
The 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM compiled with 64 GB of internal storage on the LG K22 + offers an excellent benefit for the user. In addition, you can increase space with the supplied dedicated Micro-SD slot, with memory expandable up to 128 GB.
The LG K22 Plus runs on the latest Android 10 with a seamless and uncomplicated LG user interface. The processor is a Cortex A-53 with a 1.3 GHz Quad-core for smooth performance, while the chipset is Qualcomm 215 based on 28 nm architecture. The GPU is provided by Qualcomm Adreno 308, which can easily handle low-resolution games.
Camera
In terms of rear camera configuration, the LG K22+ achieves a 13 MP primary snapper combination, with a 2 MP macro lens including the LED flash. This configuration supports full HD recording to handle the necessary criteria. It also includes an LED flash. On the front, you will receive the 5 MP selfie camera. If you’re a fan of LG and want to buy a smartphone with a decent LG camera phone, you can definitely take a look at the LG K62.
Battery and Others
The LG K22 Plus battery is a mediocre Li-Po 3000 mAh non-removable battery, which should be sufficient for an average user and can last for about half a day, but it is not for heavy use and gaming. LG K22 Plus has a 3.5 mm headphone jack located on the top and can support the dual nano-sim configuration, and comes with a dedicated Micro-SD slot.
LG K22 Plus Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the LG K22 Plus smartphone.
| Specifications | LG K22 Plus |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | September 2020 |
| Weight | 169 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 157.7 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Protection | No |
| Size | 6.2 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD touchscreen 282 ppi density 60Hz |
| Resolution | 720×1520 pixels |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Chipset | 28 nm – Snapdragon 215 Qualcomm QM215 |
| CPU | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
| Card slot | Yes up to 128 GB |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Internal | 64 GB |
| Camera | 13MP and 2MP |
| Selfie | 5 MP |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP / LE |
| Radio | Yes |
| Sensors | Compass, accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| Colors | Titan, Red, Purple and White |
| Price | USD 139 (10,500 INR) |
LG K22 Plus Pros and Cons
Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the LG K22 Plus smartphone.
Pros
- Very affordable price
- Light and practical smartphone
- Decent internal memory and RAM
- Moderate performance, but better than average
- Simple UI interface
- Enhance video chat in automatic beauty mode.
- Powerful dual speakers
Cons
- Only 720p resolution.
- During extensive games or streaming content, the heating problem may appear.
- Short battery life.
- No fast charging support means slow charging speed.
- Without Corning glass protection.
- The exposure of the selfie camera is below average.
- No fingerprint sensor.
Conclusion
LG has been quite generous with its users, offering entry-level smartphones, and this action taken by LG is commendable. In terms of the basic smartphone, the LG K22 Plus can be the perfect phone for people who want a simplistic, non-Chinese device and want to perform everyday tasks without problems.
The build quality and appearance meet our expectations, while deficiencies in battery capacity and battery charging delay the phone. The rear camera is better in budget phones, but the front selfie camera may need further improvement. In short, the LG K22 Plus is an economical choice at $ 139.
