LG K3 The LG K3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737M - K100 Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - LS450, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 4.5" · 133.8 x 67.7 x 9.4 mm (5.27 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Chipset Mediatek MT6737M - K100 Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - LS450
RAM 1GB
Storage 8GB
Main Camera 5 MP · LED flash - LS450 only
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ Lightweight at 127g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 1,940 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Basic Mediatek MT6737M - K100 Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - LS450 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 days Gaming Multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, August. Released 2016, September
Also Known As
Versions: K100 (Europe); LS450 (USA)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M - K100 Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - LS450
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,940 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1940 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
127g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133.8 x 67.7 x 9.4 mm (5.27 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - K100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LG K3 support 5G?› No, the LG K3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Does the LG K3 have NFC?› No, the LG K3 does not have NFC.
Does the LG K3 have expandable storage?› Yes, the LG K3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Does the LG K3 support dual SIM?› The LG K3 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the LG K3 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the LG K3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the LG K3 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the LG K3 ship with?› The LG K3 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
What type of USB port does the LG K3 use?› The LG K3 uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the LG K3 support Wi-Fi 7?› The LG K3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the LG K3 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The LG K3 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
