LG has recently launched a smartphone for budget-conscious users, the LG Optimus L3. This smartphone runs on Android OS and is priced at $153.67 which makes it a budget category smartphone. Let us find out the specifications of this phone and other technical aspects.
Design
The appearance and design of the LG Optimus L3 is different from other Smartphones. Comparatively, it is not elegant or as elegant as other brands available in the market. It is a unibody phone with a plastic finish that measures 102mm x 61.6mm x 11.7mm. This means that this phone is relatively smaller, which makes it convenient to carry in your pocket and fits well in the palm of your hand. The screen of the phone measures 3.2 inches but it is impressive to look at. This Smartphone is available in two colors: broken white and black.
Specs and Features
When it comes to the specifications and features of this phone, the phone seems quite decent in approach. This phone has a 3mp camera on the rear. The phone is powered by a 1540 mAh battery that is powerful enough to support routine functionalities and browse for a whole day without charging. The user interface (2.0) of the phone is more like that of any Android phone, since there are not many differences.
However, a user interested in downloading music or storing images can do so with 1 GB of storage capacity. For more memory space, you can choose to expand the memory with a 32 GB micro SD card. For fans of social networks, Twitter and Facebook are provided. These work fast and smoothly, other functionalities like network, voice and music sound are good especially when looking at an entry level phone like L3. Another interesting thing about this phone is that it is a dual SIM phone; You can insert two GSM SIM cards in this phone.
LG Optimus L3: Screen and display
I thought this is a smart phone but with only 3.2 inches of screen, this leaves the user disappointed. A phone that rivals budget phones from Sony and Nokia, expect a lot in terms of a decent screen. However, the resolution of this phone is 320X240 pixels which does the screen justice. A user will be able to easily browse through social networking websites and play games as these require clarity and sharpness of image which this phone delivers well. The screen is comfortably viewable from all angles, and it’s also brighter, making it easier to view emails, images, and other content relatively clearly.
Performance
This phone is powered by Qualcomm MSM7225A 800 MHz processor. The system runs on Gingerbread which has decent performance. However, you have to remember that this phone is not made for heavy gaming or downloading. Routinely, if you use this phone for browsing, it will work fine, but enjoying streaming songs and videos might leave you a bit disappointed, this is all its 384MB RAM can handle.
Drums
The LG Optimus L3’s battery is decent, providing a day’s worth of back-up if you’re out browsing routinely. As far as the talk time is concerned, you will be able to spend 10 hours of 3G talk time, with 2G you will be able to use it for 12.5 hours easily. Another cool thing to note is that if you keep Wi-Fi on and use the push email feature, this will surprise you with a couple of days of battery backup without having to charge your phone. Overall, battery performance is good and exactly what one would expect from it, especially with a budget phone like LG.
The verdict
LG Optimus L3 comes out as a winner when it comes to style, design and small form factor. Other things like the battery life are impressive, the user interface is easy to use and smooth. Gaming enthusiasts will be amazed at its ability to support 3D gaming and easily load flash content. However, the phone also has its drawbacks, especially with a 3mp camera that can disappoint the user; another thing is the internal memory which seems a bit low. However, a user has the option of expandable memory, but this disappoints him a bit, especially for storing music and images. If you adjust the quality of the camera, this phone will be able to appeal to most tech users looking for a budget phone.