LG Phoenix P505

  • Released 2011, April 17th
    91g, 13mm thickness
    Android 2.2, up to 2.3
    160MB storage, microSD slot
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  • 3.2"
    320x480 pixels
  • 3MP
    Video recorder
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    Snapdragon S1
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Ion

LG Phoenix P505 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Launch Announced 2011, April. Released 2011, April 17th
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight 91 g (3.21 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~45.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU 600 MHz ARM 11
GPU Adreno 200
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Internal 160MB
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP, AF
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML
 MP4/H.264/WMV player
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
Document viewer
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 480 h
Talk time Up to 7 h 30 min
Misc Colors Violet
SAR 1.23 W/kg (head)     0.43 W/kg (body)    
Price About 140 EUR

LG Phoenix P505 - User Reviews

  • I'm trying to figure out how use my phone without using a as card...Is this even possible?

  • I'm trying to figure out how use my phone without using a as card...Is this even possible?

  • why is my device not supporting wifi again?

  • Download the Lg driver

  • Why is it not connecting to my computer

  • How can i change the storage device of my phone to the internal memory?

  • how can i change my storage device to internal memory?

  • i want to know the purpose of the internal memory

  • I used this phone for about 4 years. I only used it for calls and testing but found it to be a great little phone. Nice size very durable. I recently upgraded to a samsung galaxy 3 so I could sync to my samsung galaxy note 8.0 tablet. Not sure if this phone is still available but I sold my for $20.

  • It means that it hasn't been factory unlocked to work with other service providers

  • I have the exact same problem, phone worked great but then suddenly all my memory was gone on my phone and I have no apps. I even tried resetting the phone but nothing happened

  • Go to the dialer. And put in *#06# this will show your imei!

  • i want to upgrade my phone which process i can do

  • Try to format sd card fat32

  • Pls which format of video is compactible? I can't open videos on my memory card. Thanks

  • my cell pheonix lg p505 doesnt display its IMEI number how can i get it??

  • my lg p505 doesnt have IMEI number?? how can i get it..??

  • please make it the jellybean officail version of lg p505!!!

  • The first 17 months using this phone were terrific. No complaints. Then I used the video feature for first time. It suddenly said memory full and I couldn't send texts anymore. I deleted the video and lots of other stuff, and it worked for a day, then says memory full again. Now I can only receive texts!

  • Just turn it off for about a minute then turn on again

  • What to do if you forget your nip ?

  • Call AT&T and tell them your problems and ask for an early renewal for your contract. They did it for me last night and waived the early fee. I'm getting a different phone and I can't wait!!

  • I've had this phone a little over a year. I've never been satisfied with it. It doesn't have enough storage. I bought a 14 gb card to expand the memory. It worked great for a few weeks and then it started showing low storage again. Now it says my text memory is full and I don't have any text messages on my phone. Under settings it shows I have plenty of room, yet I can't receive texts or download anything. I've jumped through all the hoops recommended to fix the problem and nothing works over a week or two. I took it to my local store and they tried everything and had no luck. They told me I could put in an insurance claim and pay $50 but it would be the same type phone. Or I could do an early contract renewal and it would cost me $250, but I could get the phone I wanted that way. I've called AT&T Customer Care and they let me have an early renewal for a different phone without the early renewal fee of $250. I would not recommend this phone to anyone.

  • I've had no problems with this phone, except when it comes to space and trying to locate downloads that have failed yet take up space. Other than that, its been great and was a pretty affordable phone.

  • I have had the phone about a year. The phone is an absolute tank. It's great with durability. Texting is great, and the data works well. Unfortunately, it hardly receives calls, I lose my contacts about once a month for the last 3-4 months. The storage on this phone is horrible. I can hardly put any apps on SD card so the phone fills up quick. Also, the LG Phoenix doesn't have the same Android Market/Play Store, so Temple Run, and a lot of apps aren't available on this phone that should be. Overall, it's nice looking, features are good, and the performance is good up until about the 6-7 month period

  • AT&T is a phone service provider.

  • I've had this phone for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. I've never had any problems with it. It works very well!

  • I've had this phone for a little under a year and I am totally unsatisfied with it. It has given me more problems then all my other phones (dating back to the 90's) put together! I have the "Emergency Mode" problem too....I've sent it for servicing twice but it hasn't gotten any better. I can't wait for my upgrade contract to come up so I can get a new phone! I caution anyone looking to purchase this phone....look to another phone!!!

  • for my is very good phone, i love it

  • Hello I would just like to know if this phone is worth buying. If it isn't can you please tell me why. Thanks you :)

  • what is at&t ? Im staying in hyderabad, andhra pradhesh state, India. I want to buy new phone samsung rugby smart. I came to know that only at&t sim is used in it. Please help me by saying that does it works with another sim? And aslo does it works at hyd,ap state.

  • I'm beginning to think the LG Phoenix is a piece of crap. My first one lasted 2 months now my replacement is acting up after working fine for 6 weeks. My battery lasts 5 hours. I make a few calls a week and access my 2 email accounts, nothing else.

  • Features are good. Performance is average. Lot of problem with mergency mode. Known problem with this model on the internet. When it's happen, remove battery for a minimum of 3 hours. Why I don't know. I send it to service in BC twice and I still have the problem. I hope the third times will be the last. I don't recommend to buy this model.

  • Can this phone be upgraded to android 4?

  • This phone works great. I bought it in October and it's great. Just a couple scratches that you can only see if you're actually looking for them and it only freezes rarely.

  • What does the yellow triangle icon mean

  • What does a yellow triangle icon mean

  • why the phone is not using local sim card

  • It's a cheap phone and you get what you pay for. But I guess it's fine as just a cheap entry level smartphone. Also, it can't run Flash.

  • Lol, I have disabled many phones that way. What is going through our heads seriously. No one is gonna be sneaky and get in my phone lol. Anyway I had to call lg.

  • For me, mine won't connect to the wifi at all, and the phones completely useless without it.

  • what do u do when the phone locks u out..(I forgot the pattern code I put in last night)(drunk)..??I can't get it to open now.

  • its amazing i would totaly reccomend it i love it.

  • i think it is pretty good but the batter goes away really fast

  • I have yet receive my in the mail but reading everybody opinion I souls have not sign a cOntract for it but it's too late and we will see

  • i have 2 like this phone, it's ok for the price i buyed (140 cad from chatr mobile, no contract). The battery doesn't discharge before 2 days even if i liste the music or the radio. The camera is not very good. U have a microSD slot that allows you ad music and listen later. The biggest problem is that the internal memory it's kind a small and a lot of basic android applications can be install just on the phone, u can not move it on the microSD! beside this it's a fine phone.

  • I have ordered three (3) of these phones for our employees and they all complain that the battery life only lasts for about 4 hours. They also complain that the phones are getting very very hot. I would stay away from these phones and run to any other device!! They are a piece of crap! I usually recommend LG products but these are causing more problems than they are worth! I am not sure if we just got a bad production lot or what, but I will NOT be ordering any more of these devices ever again!

  • i just got one of these and it is my first phone like this. I have a lot to learn about it.

  • it looks like optimus one

  • Go with the captivate its a much better phone than the phoenix

  • hows the wifi experience? fast or slow?

  • lg optimus is all the way a better and wise choise.

  • Okay first of all, I have had this for two days and got my voicemail set up and all my contacts. Its really simple. Press the one down until it vibrates and then it will make you set up a pass and everything.

  • I have had the Lg pheonix for a week now and so far no problems for me. Its a great phone and i cant find anything wrong with it. The only thing that (could) be changed is battery life. I have to charge it everyday and turn it off at night so it doesnt lose battery life. It takes a long time to shut down and power up too. But, I could take all that because i love this phone and the wifi is free so i dont have to pay anything... Great phone-- 9/10

  • I've just got the Phoenix to replace a captivate, nice phone alright, but would definely go back to captivate if I could, it just bigger for an old mans eyes to see and more advanced. But I'm proud to have the Phoenix. Too

  • the color brightness of samsung screen is very bad! same as HP cheap..

  • Go For Samsung... Bcoz.... Beter Image Clarity... Nice Touch Wiz And Better Serivce.... Lg Touch Sucks.... Samsung Knows How to Build Touch Friendly Phones....

  • its practically the same with LG Optimus One --

  • i've been looking at this phone and i don't know if i should get the lg phoenix or the Samsung galaxy s captivate. any suggestions?

  • does rogers give you the thrive instead of the phoenix if you buy it no contract?

  • thanks guys. i really needed to know that. im probably getting this phone sometime in september.

  • If you will but this phone outside the contract, you should still be able to access the internet thru wifi.

  • yes -wifi is an external signal, similar to radio- if you are in range of a wifi modem, you can use this phone. No data plan required. I bought it for this sole purpose-works good, I did not purchase a data plan

  • yes its free.

  • if i buy the phone no term without a plan, will i still be able to access the internet by wifi?

  • by buying the phone u have to have data and the plan plan is the wifi

  • is wifi free?? can somebody plz answer this question. thank you

  • thanks man im probably getting this phone in september, october.

  • It's a great phone. Don't let the "bad" people or stats fool you. At first I was hesitant when I had to give back my Xperia Arc because of whatever reason. But it was good in the end. Quality is great, no need for data plan and it got Wi-Fi, great sound with high volume, live wallpaper. You won't be disapointed. My only complaint, is that once a few day, the touch screen; although very responsive, will have some trouble responding.. but that doesn't happen much.

  • Should I get an lg Phoenix or a more expensive phone? I'm planning on getting whichever one no term. All answers are appreciated. Thank you.

  • ummm how many apps can u download with a 2gb memory?

  • i agree with that..i cant get my bluetooth to work..and you cant view your ringtones..unles you go to change ringtones..and it just sucks

  • k so i know that there is the prepaid version of this phone- LG Thrive. but ppl r telling me that the thrive doesnt have wifi. also if u purchase the Phoenix no term from rogers, do u get the thrive or phoenix. can someone plz confirm. and answer my previous question as well. thx.

  • So, have you bought this phone yet? What's your overall opinion of it? Would you recommend it?

  • r the apps free. is wifi free?

  • i want to buy a touh screen dual sim 3G mobile phone..can any one tell me that which phone should i buy?

  • hi it's a good featured handset.................. with lot of advanced technology...............and with a great features in it............ it's most important feature is it's a 3g compatible..........

  • ur just an idiot ive had this phone for two days and i got voicemail sorted out within the hour

  • This phone is really worth its amt using since last 6 moths and "fantastic ".

  • this phone is the biggest waste of time. i should have went with my blackberry. while i love the android features its a difficult phone to learn how to navigate. i have had it a month and i still have not been able to set up my voicemail. when you hold the number one key down like you are supposed to it says dialing 'voicemail' but goes to some 'music id' app tha ti never even downloaded. im gonna stop by radio shack where i got it and see if i can still switch out the sim card for a blackberry one..

  • Actually, this phone is not exclusive to AT&T. It has been released in Canada, and Rogers is currently it's carrier. I'm getting this phone shortly, and I'll be glad to give an in-depth review to users who are struggling to make a choice.

  • mind blowing perform by this phon great speed cool touch n long lasing battry lyf

  • Great phone. Very responsive and it even comes with the memory card, saving money and giving tons of room for all the great apps. The battery time could stand improvement, but installing Juice Defender seems to have extended the battery time significantly.

  • this mobile has been officially released but not yet available in indha... Its awful.

  • Anyone have a review?

  • Actually, this phone, if you look at it, is basically the same phone as the lg vortex, but personally i like the lg vortex way more.

  • Absolutely the same wit Optimus One.

  • looks good, i'm waiting for lg Phoenix :) please coming in to indonesian market. !!!

  • i want this or Thrive please come to Indonesian market :)

  • first and foremost its an exact replica of the metropcs version

  • this is a exclusive phone for at&t you idiot,not a new lg phone,copy of the optimus one.

  • It is exactly the same as the Optimus One, probably a marketing thing more than anything else, as they want to distinguish the Optimus range as the high-enders, and the Optimus one is a midranger at this point in time.

  • Its not for India its for Usa:) at&t is for american consumers i think.India has optimus one so they wont release here unless they want cdma optimus

  • another optimus one,just different keys on the bottom. not a good job by lg.

  • 3G Network: HSDPA - wtf? there is commonly frequency, 2100, 900 etc

  • I dont't know why lg is bringing this phone in india as lg optimus one is already in the market.when compared to optimus one there is no major spec. changes.wrong move by lg

  • Lol its optimus one only but carrier based phone 4 US i guess:) see on top of phone its mention at&t:) just different keys at bottom

  • LG Optimus One

  • not extra ordynary cell ,,,plz update price so m gives right feadback ---no ram availble

  • This is a budget device, the truth is these are pretty nice specs when you consider it will probably cost less then the LG Optimus One I am happy that LG is taking the smartphone game serious, we NEED more competitors.

  • I really don't like its design. Just like PDA 5 years ago

  • Good mobile but Low processer no flash player no front camera .what about video recording quality? How much mb ram? I think its price will low from lg optimus p500.

  • LG Optomus One's little bro...

  • looks like LG Optimus P500

  • Another mid size phone... looks to be good