LG Optimus L7 P700

 

LG Optimus L7 P700 is the best buy unit in the L series phones released by LG. The combination of 4.3 inch display, 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM makes it a highly coveted mid-range smartphone. The solid build and luxurious design will make you think that this is an expensive unit. But as you check the price listings, you will see that this is a bargain smartphone fit for anyone who wants to enjoy recent apps.

 

Design

LG Optimus L7 P700 shares the similar flat and square design of other L style series phones. With a 4.3 inch screen, this is considered to be a big phone. However, it is lighter than its look. There is a black or white bezel boarder with a chrome frame. The back is covered with a removable plastic with fine textured finish. The cover hides the removable battery, SIM card slot and microSD card slot for an extended memory capacity. If you compare it with other companies, it is almost similar to the look of the old Samsung Galaxy SII. There is a physical home button with a touch sensitive back and menu buttons. The unit works with a 1 GHz single-core Cortex A-5 with 512 MB of memory. The camera has auto focus and a LED flash at the rear.

 

Features

• Dimensions: 4.94 x 2.64 0.34 inches

• weight : 4.3 ounces

• Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A

• 480 x 800 pixel

• 2.4 GB Built-in Storage

• MicroSD, MicroSDHC of up to 32 GB

• 5 MP Flash LED and 0.3 MP VGA

• 11n WiFi

• Bluetooth 3.0

• MicroUSB

• Near-Field Communications

 

Pros

The LG Optimus L7 P700 has a generous display of 4.3 inches and it is thin and light considering its large screen. It runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Optimus UI 3.0 gives colorful icons and wallpapers. The camera automatically focuses on the subject and all you have to do is to press shoot. It has an easy access to apps and its decent battery life is good for a mid-range smartphone. It can last for up to 5 hours of talk time. The noise cancellation feature gives crystal clear conversation because it eliminates background noises.

 

Cons

It has a disappointing screen with a mediocre camera pictures. The viewing angles and brightness are not crisp and sharp as other rival handsets. The front facing camera does not offer anything better. It has a grainy video but at least, it can work for web chats. The low pixel density and the low resolution video capture are deal breakers. When browsing, the phone feels underpowered. The processor is struggling and the loading pace is slow. Many clients complain of slow downloading. LG Optimus L7 P700 also has no ambient light sensor.

 

Conclusion

LG Optimus L7 P700 is a well-constructed smartphone with a wide screen. It gives a solid feeling in the hand and offers snappy processor. The design resembles a high-end smartphone but when you look at its price, it is one of the cheapest offerings in the market. However, if you take a look at the camera performance, you may have a second thought on it. The Ice Cream Sandwich Android version is also not the updated type making your game apps limited. Overall, the unit is still a nice buy for budget conscious individuals.