LG Optimus L9 P760

 

The LG Optimus L9 P760 is a high-mid range 4G Android smartphone. It is the successor of the Optimus L7 and as such, you can expect many improvements. It features the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It also has a full HD 1080p video recording, higher RAM size, dual core processor and a better screen resolution. It is an excellent choice if you want to own a high end smartphone on a modest budget.

 

Design

The LG Optimus L9 P760 has a sleek looking metallic body, a standard feature of all L9 phones of LG. Its thickness is one of the most commendable features which is only 9.144 millimeters. The body comes with a black rectangular slab with rubbery textured back panel. The power button is on the upper right corner while the volume rocker is on the left. The standard 3.5mm headphone jack on top and a charging port on the bottom.

 

The sharp and bright images give the text and icons a more realistic look. Just below the display is the back and settings button. The smartphone works on a dual-core 1 GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor and Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. These make it snappy and responsive to actions. The QuickMemo feature is a nice system-wide note taking service. It allows you to annotate screenshots with handwritten notes and sketches. Underneath the battery cover is the microSD card slot.

 

Features

• Dimensions: 5.03 x 2.63 x 0.36 inches with weight of 4.2 ounces

• 4.5 inch, 960 x 540 pixel IPS LCD Display

• 1000MHz Dual core CPU

• 1 GB RAM

• 1080p HD video recorder

• Bluetooth 3.0

• 5 MP camera with 1.3 MP front facing camera

 

Pros

The 4.5 inch-screen and resolution of 960 x 540 pixels are impressive. The brilliant display, large print, digital keyboard and ease of use are enticing to buyers. The 5 MP camera is surprisingly good. Shutter speed is fast and color and detail are accurate and sharp. The snappy processor and the good call quality are additional attractions. The reception is solid and calls are clear and easy to hear. It has familiar navigation tools and it is compatible to most car’s Bluetooth phone features. At only 9.144 millimeters thick, it is thinner than the average bar phone. The great promotional pricing also makes it a highly coveted phone today.

 

Cons

As a mide-range phone, it is disappointing to know that it does not have an HDMI port. Most advanced phones use AMOLED or even SuperAMOLED displays but this is not a feature of the unit. Thus, its outdoor use especially under direct sunlight is not guaranteed. It could also been better if it has resistive touch screen instead of just a capacitive model. There are also suggestions that the unit should come with a more complete user guide to help customers with its many features. The battery life is another issue if you expect to do a lot of work and gaming the whole day. It also has no voice dialing feature and it is very prone to bloatware.

 

Conclusion

LG Optimus L9 P760 may not be the biggest and best smartphone out there but it is a competitive choice for individuals looking for a great phone. The nice features and friendly user interface are helpful for those who dislike the complicated world of Android and smartphone. When it comes to price, the unit offers a lot for your money. It is a great mix of features and performance for a very reasonable price.