The month of January is characterized by extreme frugality after carefree spending over Christmas holidays.

It is for this reason that LG could not have made better timing for the release of the Tribute Dynasty; a budget device geared towards price-sensitive buyers.

Here are the device’s technical specifications and features.

Display

The Tribute Dynasty has a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

OS and Processors

The device runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) and is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 1.5GHz Octa-core processor.

RAM and Storage

The Tribute Dynasty comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Storage memory can be expanded externally via microSD of up to 32GB.

Camera

The device has an 8MP primary camera with HDR, auto focus and an LED flash. The selfie shooter is a decent 5MP.

Network and Connectivity

The Tribute Dynasty supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks.

Connectivity is via Bluetooth 4.1 A2DP. USB 2.0. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct. GPS with A-GPS and S-GPS.

Battery

The device is powered by a 2,500mAh removable battery. It is capable of supporting up to 18 hours talktime, 34 hours music playback and 224hrs on standby.

Other Features

• LG Quick Video Editor

Pros

• Pocket-friendly pprice

Cons

• Limited sstorage

Price

The LG Tribute Dynasty has just been released in the US and will retail at $99.99.

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Going by past trends, the device will be available in Kenya from mid-January and will retail at about Kshs. 12,000.