Design

The LG GW 620 is an Android-based phone. It is equipped with powerful hardware. It is hefty and comes with a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard. The build quality is satisfying. It is pleasing to look at the glossy edging as well as cool color scheme that combines black and blue.

The phone is equipped with a 3-inch screen that is considered to be a disadvantage for the handset. It offers HVGA resolution that uses resistive technology. When talking about the image quality, one can say that it is rather good. Due to the light sensitivity sensor, it is possible to use display in direct sunlight.

The LG GW 620 has a QWERTY keyboard that includes 5 rows. The key layout resembles to that found on a normal computer keyboard. You can observe dedicated numeric buttons, moreover, one can take advantage of arrow keys especially when you scroll or play games.

The handset sports standard ports like microUSB that is used for charging, microSD slot as well as 3.5mm headphone. In fact, the handset is not so attractive but it has its own charm.

Interface and Connectivity

The phone is based on Android version 1.5 that leads to the inability to use extra features included in the latest editions. It lacks back up for Exchange server. It is equipped with minor additional features such as favorite contacts that are available with pictures, dedicated buttons for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. But still you can use a few preinstalled programs like Quickoffice as well the Moxier applications.

The handset is powered with a 528MHz and provides only 256MB of RAM.

The browser is usable and it loads pages properly. You are able to see a shortcuts menu but honestly it is not so useful.

As for connectivity, you can use HSDPA 3.6Mbps, also there is Wi-Fi. It is pertinent to mention that the phone is unable to transfer file through Bluetooth, it happens so because the relevant program is not compatible with the phone.

Camera

Usually Android handsets are equipped with excellent cameras, but the GW620 knocks them down as it comes with a big number of options. The interface has all functions that can be found on camera phones. You are able to use the following: macro mode, white balance, exposure control, different shooting modes, a number of presets, ISO sensitivity, etc.

The image quality is satisfactory, the colors are not well saturated, but still it provides proper details. It is equipped with a weak flash.

The handset records videos at QVGA resolution as well as 30 frames per second.

Multimedia, Performance and Conclusion

The LG GW620 has a personalized image gallery due to which you get access to you videos and images. It is possible to tag and filter content and even it is able to detect the faces in images.

The handset includes a multimedia player. It supports such formats as Xvid and DivX with the resolution of 480×360 pixels. The personalized audio player has interface that is no doubts more attractive. The sound of loudspeakers is clears and loud.

The LG GW620 has an impressive battery life. It provides 8 hours of continuous talk and offers 500 hours of standby time.

No doubts the LG GW620 will find its customers, especially among those who are loyal to the brand. But in fact, it is a good handset.