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product_id: 4338555
title: "LG GW525 Calisto Quad-Band GSM Cell Phone with QWERTY Slider Keypad, Full Touch Display, 3 MP Camera -International Version with Warranty (Silver)"
brand: "lg"
price: "R36"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4338555-lg-gw525-calisto-quad-band-gsm-cell-phone-with-qwerty
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Quad-Band GSM 3.15 MP Camera 5h Talk Time LG GW525 Calisto Quad-Band GSM Cell Phone with QWERTY Slider Keypad, Full Touch Display, 3 MP Camera -International Version with Warranty (Silver)

**Brand:** lg
**Price:** R36
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📲 Stay connected, stay stylish!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LG GW525 Calisto Quad-Band GSM Cell Phone with QWERTY Slider Keypad, Full Touch Display, 3 MP Camera -International Version with Warranty (Silver) by lg
- **How much does it cost?** R36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4338555-lg-gw525-calisto-quad-band-gsm-cell-phone-with-qwerty)

## Best For

- lg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unlock Your World:** Experience the freedom of a Quad-Band GSM phone, compatible with global networks.
- • **Capture Every Moment:** Snap stunning photos with a 3.15 MP camera that fits in your pocket.
- • **Stay Connected Longer:** Enjoy up to 5 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby—perfect for your busy lifestyle.
- • **Slide into Convenience:** Full QWERTY slider and touchscreen display for seamless texting and browsing.
- • **Expand Your Possibilities:** Supports MicroSD up to 16GB for all your apps, music, and documents.

## Overview

The LG GW525 Calisto is a versatile Quad-Band GSM cell phone designed for the modern professional. With a full QWERTY slider keypad, a vibrant touchscreen display, and a 3.15 MP camera, it combines functionality with style. This international version supports various GSM frequencies and offers extensive storage options, making it an ideal choice for those who value connectivity and convenience on the go.

## Description

The LG GW525 Calisto Let your fingers do the talking with the LG GW520, the phone that keeps you connected with your friends, family and music wherever you are. It has many impressive features and functions and includes a full QWERTY keyboard which slides out from the back of the phone.The front panel sports a 2.8-inch TFT 262k color screen and has a resolution of 240X400 pixels. The screen is optimum for web browsing, photo and video viewing. An inbuilt accelerometer sensor auto rotates images to their correct aspect.The QWERTY keyboard allows users to enter data or texts in a more usual manner at high speed. It slides out from the underside and is a useful feature of the phone.

## Features

- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint.
- Quad-Band Unlocked GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 and Euro 3G 900/2100 frequencies plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities.
- Full QWERTY slider; Full touchscreen display; Display with 240 x 400; Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate and FM Radio.
- 3.15 MP camera (2048x1536 pixels); Supports MicroSD (TransFlash) up to 16GB; Bluetooth (A2DP Ver. 2.0); MP3/MP4/AAC/AAC+/EAAC+/WMA player; MP4 player; Document viewer (DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF).
- Up to 5 hours of talk time, Up to 500 hours of standby time.
- This cell phone may not include a US warranty as some manufacturers do not honor warranties for international version phones. Please contact the seller for specific warranty information.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LG
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Screen Size:** 2.8 Inches
- **Resolution:** 240 x 400
- **Wireless Carrier:** Sprint, T-Mobile, Unlocked, Verizon
- **Cellular Technology:** 3G
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Color:** Black
- **Wireless network technology:** GSM
- **SIM card slot count:** Single SIM

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    RECOMENDADO
  

*by L***Z on Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010*

SALUDOS,EL CELULAR LG GW525 CALISTO,PERSONALMENTE SE LOS RECOMIENDO,SOBRE TODO SI A ALGUIEN DE ACA DE EL ECUADOR LE INTERESA COMPRAR UN CELULAR A TRAVES DE AMAZON.COM,RESULTO SER UN CELULAR LLENO DE LAS MAS INIMAGINABLES OPCIONES PARA QUE TU PASES MUY PEGADO EN EL,FUNCIONA TODO ABSOLUTAMENTE TODO DEL CELU,UNA CAMARA NITIDA,UNA SEÑAL MUY CLARA,UN SONIDO ESPECTACULAR,ENTRE OTRAS,ADEMAS TIENES EN TUS MANOS UN CELU ELEGANTE,MANIOBRABLE Y SOBRE TODO MUY SERVICIAL,GRACIAS AMAZON POREL CELULAR,NOS SEGUIREMOS VIENDO,BYE.

### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Not happy
  

*by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014*

Smaller than expected, so was not easy to see the keyboard.  Could not connect up with my service provider for internet connection. Waste of money for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    charge is not good
  

*by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014*

the phone is ok ,but the battery life is too short and it take hours to recharge. would i refer this phone to my friends, not likely.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*