LG Volt
The LG Volt is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 136.1g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, May. Released 2014, May
Also Known As
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
234 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136.1g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Colors
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Volt does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / LTE.
Yes, the LG Volt has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the LG Volt supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The LG Volt SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the LG Volt has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Volt ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The LG Volt uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG Volt supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The LG Volt has 4.0, A2DP.
