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LG's Leon is quite sociable with GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS dual-band (900/2100 MHz) that allows telephoning with the entry-level smartphone from virtually everywhere in the world in conjunction with a micro-SIM card. Microsoft's Lumia 640 (8.8 millimeters/~0.35 in) and Sony's Xperia M2 (8.6 millimeters/~0.34 in) are especially thin in contrast. Asus' ZenFone 5 comes closest with 10.3 millimeters (~0.41 in). The lightly curved chassis of LG's Leon makes it the thickest handheld among the comparison devices with approximately 11 millimeters (~0.43 in). In addition to the removable battery, the micro SIM and microSD card slots are found behind the removable back cover. The power button and volume rocker cannot be triggered when on a table because they are in a small recess and thus do not have contact to the surface.

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LG consistently does not install any controls on the smartphone's sides. The pointer finger can easily reach them and, unlike the common arrangement on the sides, they are not hit accidentally. They are both located in the center of the upper half of the casing's back. The positioning of the power button and volume rocker will be unusual for many smartphone users.

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However, the entry-level Android handheld has a good feel the fingers have a good grip on both the screen's surface and the casing's back. The metallic look in titanium silver (also available in a gold color) conveys high-quality, but then proves to be simple plastic. The screen closes flush with the lightly curved chassis at the lower edge. The display cover that extends on three sides very close to the casing's edge is the primary reason, giving the deactivated 4.5-inch screen a much bigger and striking impression. It could be mistaken for a higher positioned device owing to its classy appearance. It is priced at a lower 120 Euros (~$137), but does not support LTE and relies on the Mediatek MT6582 SoC.Īt first glance, LG's Leon LGH340N does not look like an entry-level smartphone.

A slightly slimmed down version of the approximately 135 Euro (~$154) LG Leon LGH340N is also available in the LGH320.

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Furthermore, an extensive communication bundle in the form of GSM, UMTS, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n is on the pro side. Then again, the generous configuration is very impressive with a 5-megapixel camera and a 1900 mAh battery, among other features. Modesty is also the motto for the front camera that only shoots pictures in VGA while 1 megapixel or even 5 megapixels are available in the Magna and Spirit depending on the model. Although it is based on the same hardware as the mid-range Magna (5 inches) and Spirit (4.7 inches) with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage, it only displays 854x480 pixels and does not have an HD resolution. Our review sample, the 4.5-inch LG Leon LGH340N, with an official retail price of 149 Euros (~$170), belongs to the entry-level sector among the four new models. Owners of an LG G2 will be familiar with this feature because it is the further development of the 'KnockOn' technology.

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The latter feature optionally enables unlocking the smartphone via a personal knock code of three to eight taps on the screen. Interesting features, such as a power button on the rear ('rear key'), shooting selfies via gestures in front of the camera, and the 'Knock Code' are also incorporated. The latest Android version 5.0 powers the smartphones except for the LG Joy. The devices, ranging in size from 4 to 5 inches, have been named Magna, Spirit, Joy and Leon, cost between 100 and 199 Euros (~$114 and $227), and are to replace the manufacturer's 'L' lineup. Not doing anything by halves was likely LG's aphorism, and it introduced four new smartphones from the entry-level and mid-range sector at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC).

For the original German review, see here.

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