The LG W31 was released on December 23, 2020. It measures 166.2 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm and weighs 173.6 g, offering a solid and ergonomic build. It is available in Midnight Blue.
Software
The device operates on Android 10, but does not feature a custom UI overlay. It provides a straightforward Android experience.
Hardware
The LG W31 is powered by an Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and is equipped with the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset (12 nm) and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It includes 4GB of RAM and comes with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, expandable via a card slot.
Sensors
The phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, along with accelerometer and proximity sensors. Notably, it does not include a gyro sensor.
Network
The LG W31 supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks but lacks 5G connectivity. It can accommodate Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
Display
It sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, which results in a pixel density of about 269 ppi. The display is designed to provide decent visuals but is not as sharp as higher-resolution screens.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 13 MP wide camera with PDAF, a 5 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front camera is 8 MP and provides a good option for selfies. The camera system is equipped with LED flash, panorama, and HDR features.
Performance
The LG W31 has an AnTuTu score of 93,500, indicating that it is a budget-friendly device suitable for basic tasks. In gaming, it achieves 20 FPS in PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile on smooth settings, which is adequate for casual gaming but may struggle with more demanding titles.