LG Lucid 4G VS840
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 119.1 x 62.2 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.45 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 142g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm 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, March. Released 2012, April
Also Known As
For VerizonAlso known as LG Cayman, LG Optimus Exceed
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 256K colors
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
142g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119.1 x 62.2 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.45 x 0.45 in)
📶 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 Lucid 4G VS840 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the LG Lucid 4G VS840 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the LG Lucid 4G VS840 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 ships with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The LG Lucid 4G VS840 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
