| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $60.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 190 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM
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| Launch | Announced | 2009, January. Released 2009, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 102 x 45 x 14.6 mm (4.02 x 1.77 x 0.57 in) |
| Weight | 70 g (2.47 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | CSTN, 65K colors |
| Size | 1.5 inches, 7.3 cm2 (~15.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~121 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+ |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8500 | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 1MB | |
| Phonebook | 300 entries | |
| Call records | 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2.1 MP |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | FM radio; built-in antenna | |
| USB | No | |
| Features | Features |
World time and stopwatch Organizer Predictive text input |
| Messaging | SMS | |
| Browser | No | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | No | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 440 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White |
| Price | About 60 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the LG GB106
Advantages
- Outstanding multi-day or week-long standby battery longevity between charges
- Tactile physical alphanumeric keypad providing positive-click dialing and messaging
- Tough, drop-resilient casing engineered to withstand everyday accidental drops
- Streamlined, distraction-free mobile experience dedicated strictly to core calling and SMS
Disadvantages
- Restricted to fundamental calling and text functions without modern app store ecosystems
- Compact non-touch display with modest resolution and limited viewing angles
- No integrated camera hardware for photo or video capture
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the LG GB106 stands as a dependable voice and text communicator. Featuring an ergonomic handheld footprint and a tactile physical alphanumeric keypad, the phone ensures swift, error-free dialing and messaging with positive physical key travel.
Operating without the bloated overhead of complex modern operating systems, the device delivers instant, lag-free responsiveness. Speaker acoustics are loud and punchy, ensuring clear voice call intelligibility even in bustling outdoor environments. The distraction-free design dispenses with unnecessary camera hardware, focusing purely on call clarity and battery longevity.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a 950mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the LG GB106 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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