LG Connect 4G MS840
The LG Connect 4G MS840 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 117 x 62 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage1GB | 4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 137g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,540 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, January. Released 2012, February
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
242 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,540 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
137g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
117 x 62 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Connect 4G MS840 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the LG Connect 4G MS840 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG Connect 4G MS840 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the LG Connect 4G MS840 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Connect 4G MS840 ships with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
The LG Connect 4G MS840 uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Connect 4G MS840 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The LG Connect 4G MS840 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
