LG officially reveals the LG Bello 2, which is a bit too much like the original

LG today unveiled the LG Bello 2, the second generation of a mid-range smartphone that won’t break the bank. The original phone was a decent option for those who couldn’t shell out for something like an LG G3. So how does this one stack up?

Well… It’s pretty much the same smartphone — even right down to battery size — only now it has a 5 megapixel front camera as opposed to the 1MP shooter on the original. Here’s how the spec sheet reads:

• Chipset : 1.3GHz Quad-Core
• Display: 5.0-inch FWVGA (854 x 480)
• Memory: 8GB ROM / 1GB RAM / MicroSD
• Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP
• Battery: 2,540mAh (removable)
• Operating System: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Size: 140.8 x 71.6 x 9.6mm
• Weight: 155g
• Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps (3G)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.0 / A-GPS / USB 2.0
• Colors: White / Titan / Gold
• Other: Single SIM / Dual SIM

Again, not bad… just not enough of an upgrade over the original if you can find it at a decent price (unless, of course, a front-facing camera really is that important to you). LG hasn’t yet attached a date or price to this thing, but promises information will be released for each market it launches in as those times approach. Stay on the lookout if you’re interested.