How popular are smartphones with a diagonal of 4-4.5 inches today? You might think that everyone has forgotten about them, because the trends of the mobile market have changed somewhat in 2018. But this is not so: there are quite good models on the market. If you need a small Android device, then take a look at the smartphones from this collection.
Most of the devices on this list belong to the budget segment, but there was a place for a couple of expensive models for users who want to get the most out of their mobile "satellite".
Benefits of 4-inch smartphones
- The main advantage is small size... Models with a large display diagonal are not convenient for everyone to hold in their hands, and it is sometimes difficult to put such a device in a pocket. For the older generation, accustomed to using push-button mobile phones, the big screen will seem wild. But 4-inch smartphones will be received with interest.
- The second important point is price device, which in most cases does not exceed 5000 rubles. There are also options for half the price. Such models will suit economical and practical people, as well as a child as the first phone.
What do we choose?
- Battery. Large capacity - longer device life. Usually 2000mAh for 4-inch smartphones is a good indicator.
- Processor and memory. Optimal for small phones in 2018 is a 4-core chip and 1 GB of RAM 8 GB of ROM. High performance and all sorts of bells and whistles will significantly increase the cost.
- Screen. Pay attention to this parameter and look for the IPS designation, which indicates good brightness, color reproduction and wide viewing angles. Cheap smartphones usually offer a simple TFT display.
- Cameras. All presented mobile phones can take photos and videos, but only in expensive devices the results are of excellent quality. The rest have mediocre photo sensors and produce photo-video, corresponding to their price.
Any of the smartphones in this collection allows you to make calls, use the Internet, chat in instant messengers, watch videos, listen to music and even play. Only expensive models provide much more options and comfort.
The cheapest
Fly FS408 Stratus 8
- Processor: 2-core MediaTek MT6570, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 854 × 480
- Camera: 2 megapixels
- Memory (operational / built-in): 512 MB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 1300mAh
Price: 2143 RUB
The simplest 4-inch smartphone available today. The fairly fresh operating system Android 6.0 works quickly thanks to a good processor. We can praise the screen with a dot density of 245 ppi and support for 3G communications. There is a slot for two SIM-cards, support for memory cards up to 32 GB and an auto-rotate screen function.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 6.0
- Comparatively high quality image
- Two sim cards
Disadvantages:
- Weak battery, Wi-Fi drains the battery in 2-3 hours
- Camera, as they say "to the heap"
famous manufacturer
Alcatel U3
- Processor: 2-core MediaTek MT6770, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 800 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 2 Mpix / 0.3 Mpix
- Memory (operational / built-in): 512 MB / 4 GB
- Battery capacity: 1500mAh
Price: 2290 RUB
Another cheap smartphone from a manufacturer that makes good quality devices. The Android 6.0 operating system is fast, there is a proximity sensor, an auto-rotate display function, a 32 GB memory card slot, and, most importantly, a GPS. The model has a light weight and relatively thin body, it fits nicely in the hand and has a convenient location of the power button.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 6.0
- High quality image
- Front camera for Skype
- Two sim cards
- GPS
Disadvantages:
- Shared memory, only 700 MB is available to the user.
For children
Blackview a5
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 854 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 5 megapixels / 2 megapixels
- Battery capacity: 2000mAh
Price: 3960 RUB
A solid Chinese-made model that received a lot of positive reviews. A high-quality IPS-display has wide viewing angles and shows a bright picture. The performance is also acceptable: this processor copes well with all applications on Android 6.0 and can handle most games. The model is perfect for a child as the first smartphone.
The rest of the device boasts two conventional cameras, the main one is equipped with a flash and works like a flashlight. There are 3G and GPS functions. The package bundle pleases with the presence of a silicone case and a protective film. With all this, Blackview A5 has good ergonomics, does not slip and fits comfortably in the hand, which is important for children's palms.
Advantages:
- Price
- Good performance
- IPS screen, wide viewing angles
- 3G and GPS
- Several interesting colors, kids will love
Disadvantages:
- IPS-screen and Internet quickly "eat up" battery power
The best option
HOMTOM HT26
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 854 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 5 Mpix / 8 Mpix
- Memory (operative / built-in): 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 2300mAh
Price: 3900 RUB
The smartphone boasts good performance and low price. The chip is supplemented with good graphics and confidently copes with all applications on Android 7.0 including games. In addition to this kind of performance, only a bright and colorful screen is missing. Here they saved on this, unlike the previous model, and installed a regular TFT.
The undoubted advantage is the presence of 4G LTE with all relevant Bands for Russia and neighboring countries. Even at a considerable distance from the tower, the connection is good, and the Internet is distributed at a speed of 50 Mbps.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 7.0
- 4G LTE
- Selfie camera
- Good battery, keeps stable for a couple of days
Disadvantages:
- TFT screen, with a deviation of 60 degrees, the picture dims
protected
Geotel A1
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 960 x 540
- Camera (main / front): 8 megapixels / 2 megapixels
- Memory (operative / built-in): 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 3400mAh
Price: RUB 5141
The main advantage of this smartphone is the body made of impact-resistant plastic, which has received an IP67 certificate. The display is covered with a tempered Gorilla Glass. The device is not afraid of dirt and even short immersions in water. You can take underwater photos up to one meter deep.
Otherwise, the characteristics correspond to the price of a smartphone. A fairly powerful battery can be noted, but it should be borne in mind that games and online videos will quickly drain the battery. An ordinary TFT display is installed, but with a good margin of brightness and color rendering.
Advantages:
- Price
- Unbreakable housing and IP67 waterproof
- Battery
- Android 7.0
- 3G LTE and GPS
Disadvantages:
- MicroUSB plug can come off easily, use carefully
Female
Apple iPhone SE
- Processor: 2-core Apple A9, 1849 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 1136 x 640
- Camera (main / front): 12 megapixels / 1.2 megapixels
- Memory (operative / built-in): 2 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 1624mAh
Price: RUB 21 390
The smartphone of this manufacturer with a 4-inch screen does not need a special introduction. The device has excellent build quality, high performance and technical support. IOS updates arrive regularly, and even in the future you can count on the latest software tweaks.
Separately, I would like to note the main 12 megapixel camera with fast autofocus, a bunch of software functions for creating cool creative photos. There is even an opportunity to shoot video from, and this is in the youngest model of the manufacturer in 2016. We also note a very high-quality image with a high-resolution IPS-matrix with a small display diagonal.
The model can be positioned as a female smartphone, which has a premium design with an aluminum frame and glass back. In women's hands, the "baby" will look great.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- Price
Flagship
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 835, 2450 MHz
- Screen: 4.6 inches, 1280 x 720
- Camera (main / front): 19 megapixels / 8 megapixels
- Memory (operative / built-in): 4 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 2700mAh
Price: RUB 24,980
This model is the most productive among compact smartphones. Sony makes exceptional quality devices, and the Xperia XZ1 Compact incorporates all the latest hardware features including IP68 protection. You can not be afraid of submersion under water, accidental drops and scratches on the screen, which is covered with Gorilla Glass 5.
For its size and small screen, the device's performance is phenomenal. The screen has a high resolution IPS-matrix and proprietary technology for improved color reproduction Sony Triluminos.
Among the features of the model should be noted the main camera with a proprietary sensor and optics, as well as optical stabilization, laser autofocus and many software settings and "chips" that help you take stunning photos.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- Price
- Little shared memory, but 256GB can be added
Conclusion
It turns out that in 2018 you can still buy a good 4-4.5-inch smartphone: from the cheapest to the flagship-level devices. All models presented at the time of writing are available for sale.
No matter how the fans of large screens advocate the usability of phablets, there is a large category of users who do not like “shovels”. These people really cannot get used to the comfortable operation of a gadget with a large display. Attempts to use such a device only reinforce the opinion that more than 4 inches is inconvenient and unnecessarily large.
There is a completely "scientific" and obvious explanation for this opinion. The distance from the center of the palm to the tip of the thumb of the average person is approximately 10 centimeters. It is optimally matched to just a 4-inch diagonal (10.12 cm on a metric scale). More - no longer allows you to reach any part of the screen without changing the grip of the device with your palm. At smaller sizes, the hand will cover a significant part of the display, which is also inconvenient.
Manufacturers do not forget about fans of small gadgets, and continue to release devices with a four-inch display, even during the dominance of 5-5.5 ". However, most of these devices have entry-level functionality. Are there smartphones with a 4" screen with good filling - let's try to find out ... The material is devoted to the analysis of the capabilities of modern compact cellular devices, which are not so many on the market.
Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim - a compact Windowsphone
After abandoning the Nokia brand at the end of 2014, Microsoft released a whole line of inexpensive Lumiyas. One of them was the Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim, released in January 2015. You can buy it now for a little less than $ 100. This is a typical successor of Nokia, in the well-known rectangular case made of bright plastic, with a minimum of roundness.
The smartphone is equipped with a 4-inch capacitive screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. At the heart of the device is a quad-core (which is not typical for an MS budget employee) Snapdragon 200 processor. 1 GB of RAM, which is also good for Windows. Built-in - 8 GB, external storage up to 32 GB is supported. The device is running Windows Phone 8.1. You can upgrade to the top ten, but its stability is still far from ideal. There are two SIM card slots.
The main camera is 5 MP, without flash and autofocus. The front camera is also installed "to be": 0.3 MP and nothing interesting. The battery is 1560 mAh, which is not much even for Windows Phone. In general, a typical state employee in 2015, not outstanding, but not the worst.
Philips S309 - humble Android
In June 2015, the Philips S309 compact smartphone was released.
This is a modest state employee, costing about $ 80. Unfortunately, it does not have a Phillips plus in the form of a capacious battery, and otherwise it is an inexpressive Chinese. The rectangular body with rounded ends is a favorite shape of Chinese cheap tube manufacturers.
The screen is of course a four-inch one with a resolution of 800x480. This is not IPS, because the display capabilities are rather modest. The MT6572 processor, equipped with a pair of 1 GHz cores, is also not impressive. Well, at least 1 GB of RAM: this is enough for most programs to work in everyday tasks. The volume of built-in storage is only 4 GB, there is a microSD slot. Alas, the lack of memory is aggravated by the Android 4.4 OS, which by default does not support installing programs on the card. The smartphone has 2 SIM card slots.
The main camera is 5 MP, with flash and autofocus. Frontal - 0.3 MP and is suitable only for Skype. A 1600 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which will last for a day, but more - as luck would have it. In general, Philips S309 is not that bad, it matches its price, and will do for basic tasks. But for games it will not work (you can't really install anything in 1.5 GB of free memory).
Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105 - Korean "Chinese"
Previously, the Koreans made smaller versions of flagships, but the Galaxy S5 Mini already had a 4.5 "display, and the S6 and S7 were left without a" little brother "at all.
In 2016, it was decided to launch a new compact 4-inch device, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105. Launched in February, this inexpensive 2-SIM smartphone can be purchased for about $ 80.
Unfortunately, now Samsung is practicing the approach "all the best - to children, flagships", and ultra-budget handsets are assembled using Chinese components: if only they work stably. As a result, the four-inch screen is built on a cheap TFT (not AMOLED) matrix with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The processor is a humble Spreadtrum SC8830, with four cores at 1.2 GHz, and the graphics are Mali 400MP. 768 MB RAM (really, in 2016, the 256 MB chips remained in the warehouse of the Koreans?), 8 GB internal memory, a microSD slot. Although the OS is fresh - Android 5.1, so thanks for that too.
The rear camera is 5 MP, without any "gadgets", but with video recording in HD, in front - VGA (0.3 MP). The battery is 1500 mAh, removable, it will last a maximum of a day. Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105 is assembled from Chinese components available in analogs at half the price, but its stability is better. Therefore, adjusted for the brand, you can forgive weak hardware: it will do for simple tasks.
Lenovo A1000 - with normal battery
In September 2015, Lenovo introduced the A1000 ultra-budget smartphone, priced around $ 70-80.
It is not much different from competitors, but it also has advantages over them. The body is rectangular, slightly rounded, made of plastic. The filling is cheap and no frills, but sufficient for comfortable work.
The 4-inch screen has a resolution of 800x480, it is created using TFT TN technology, therefore it does not shine with viewing angles. Processor - Spreadtrum SC7731 quad-core, 1.3 GHz. The amount of RAM - 1 GB, built-in 8 GB (half available). There is a card slot, modules up to 32 GB are supported. Operating system - Android 5. Supports 2 SIM cards.
The resolution of the main camera Lenovo A1000 is 5 MP. There is a flash, but it was not equipped with autofocus. The front camera is modest at 2 MP. Pleases the volume of the battery: 2000 mAh. With such a screen diagonal, the device will last for 2 days of work, you can load your smartphone with the Internet all day. In this regard, it looks a little more profitable than its competitors.
Apple iPhone 5s - a long-liver with an apple
The "old man" Apple iPhone 5s, released back in September 2013, is still "on top".
It was recently taken out of production, but you can still buy the iPhone 5s. The price of the issue is about $ 400 for a new one, or $ 300 "like new". It differs from other 4-inch smartphones in that it was once the flagship.
The screen of the iPhone 5s has a diagonal of 4 inches and an atypically high resolution of 1136x640 pixels. The display is covered with tempered glass with an oleophobic layer. The processor is a dual-core Apple A7 with a gaming graphics chip. RAM 1 GB, built-in - 16, 32 or 64. MicroSD, of course, are not supported. Initially, iOS 7 was installed on the smartphone, now version 9.3 is available.
The camera has a resolution of 8 MP, is equipped with autofocus, flash and has an increased pixel size. At one time it was very good, and now it is on a par with new devices. Front camera - 1.2 MP. The battery is modest at 1560 mAh, but on iOS it is enough for a day of average loads. iPhone is significantly more expensive than other devices by 4 inches, but also noticeably more powerful from them.
Apple iPhone SE - a smaller flagship
In March 2016, the "reincarnation" of the successful iPhone 5s, model SE, was released.
The screen is the same 4 inches, with a resolution of 1136x640 (the display has not changed since the iPhone 5s). But the processor is the new Apple A9, capable of handling any task. Two 1.8 GHz cores look modest only on paper, but in practice they are good. RAM - 2 GB, built-in - 16 or 64 GB. Works smartphone running iOS 9.3.
The camera resolution was increased to 12 MP, it is still good and corresponds to the flagships. But the front-facing matrix was "forgotten": it's all the same 1.2 MP, unchanged since the 5th model. The battery capacity is 1624 mAh, the battery life has increased against the background of its predecessors. In general, the Apple iPhone SE is a good "gesture of goodwill" towards fans of smartphones with a small display. The combination of this size and the capabilities of a flagship is now rare.
Leagoo Elite 8 - cheap but with LTE
Leagoo Elite 8 is a budget Chinese with a 4-inch screen, released in late 2015. It is interesting because in China it is sold for less than $ 50 (in our country it is much more expensive). Of course, the characteristics are very modest, but for the money they are quite acceptable. As a smartphone for a student (who with a large display is even more inconvenient than an adult) it will certainly do.
The display has a resolution of 800x480 pixels and is built on an IPS matrix (if the Chinese are not lying, of course). A 64-bit quad-core MT6735 is used as a processor. The only pity is that the RAM is only 0.5 GB, which is not enough in 2016. Built-in storage is also small, 4 GB. There is a memory card slot on board. Operating system - Android 5.1 with a proprietary shell. There are two SIM cards, moreover, this is the only Android smartphone in this collection that supports LTE.
The camera is modest, 5 MP, but with flash and video recording in HD. Front camera - 2 MP. The battery capacity is 1800 mAh, which is quite tolerable for a four-inch screen. Leagoo Elite 8 is notable for the fact that it is one of the newest 4 "Androids, and even with 4G. Otherwise, it is a typical state employee.
Today, many people want to buy a smartphone with a diagonal of 4 inches, because phones with such a screen diagonal are most comfortable to hold in their hands.
Today we take a look at 30 of the best 4-inch phones to date that every ordinary gadget lover can afford. Go!
Faithful assistant - Lenovo IdeaPhone A318T
One of the most affordable models today, which is not intended for those who are chasing new items in the world of technology and want to buy not an expensive toy, but a truly functional assistant.
For tasks such as checking mail, reading news, using an organizer, calendar, calculator, various task schedulers, and the like, this device is better suited than any other.
The Lenovo A318T is built to last for years.
Unboxing video:
Features:
- built-in memory - 0.5 GB (there is an expansion slot up to 32 GB);
- rAM - 0.25 GB;
- battery - 1500 mAh;
- processor - MediaTek MT6572T for 2 cores and 1.3 GHz;
- 2 megapixel camera;
- price - $ 40.
The most common - ALCATEL ONETOUCH Pixi 4013D
This phone also has all the basic functions and even more, but it is still positioned as a very simple modern phone for calls, surfing the Internet and reading mail.
On some samples, Windows Mobile is installed, but mostly on this model, Android 4.4 KitKat is immediately installed.
There is a front camera for conversations on Skype and other messengers, 2 sim cards and all the main pre-installed programs.
Characteristics:
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- built-in memory - 4 GB (there is an expansion slot up to 32 GB);
- battery - 1400 mAh;
- mediaTek MT6572M processor for 2 cores and 1 GHz;
- camera - 3 Mp (front - 1.3 Mp);
- price - $ 40.
Sibling of the previous one - Fly FS405 Stratus 4
In fact, this is the same ALCATEL ONETOUCH Pixi 4013D, only with a slightly different processor - MediaTek MT6572A (ALCATEL has the letter M at the end), a smaller battery capacity (1250 mAh instead of 1300 mAh) and a slightly different body.
There are also some differences in the camera - Fly has 2 megapixels.
By the way, due to another processor, the Fly FS405 Stratus 4 has 1.2 GHz (0.2 GHz more than ALCATEL) and the same 2 cores.
Otherwise, everything is exactly the same; they work, judging by the reviews, almost the same.
Characteristics:
- front camera - 0.3 MP;
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM 0.5 GB;
- pre-installed OS - Android 5.1;
- price - $ 43.
Classic - Bravis Light
All Bravis products are distinguished by a strict style, but maximum simplicity in execution.
The same goes for the Light model.
It has all the most basic and necessary, pre-installed Android 4.4 and, interestingly, the Spreadtrum SC7731G processor, which has not yet won such fame on the market as representatives of MediaTek.
Actually, this is its main feature. Once upon a time, there were a huge number of myths and legends around Spreadtrum.
Some wrote that this is the brainchild of Samsung, others that the company was created by former employees of Qualcomm.
Anyway, we are dealing with a simple, extremely inexpensive smartphone with good build quality.
Bravis Light Features:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM 0.5 GB;
- battery 1400 mAh;
- the processor has 4 cores of 1.3 GHz (!);
- 2 megapixel camera (there is a 0.3 megapixel front camera);
- price - $ 46.
Simple solution - Prestigio MultiPhone Wize L3 3403 Duo
Prestigio always produces something light, easy to use and designed for those who do not need much, but always with a twist.
Here is the MultiPhone Wize L3 3403 Duo - a bright representative of this company.
It contains practically the same data as in the above-described smartphones, but the main camera is 5 megapixels and also a processor from Spreadtrum (model SC7731).
Features:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM 0.5 GB;
- battery - 1450 mAh;
- in the processor 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- pre-installed Android 5.1;
- price - $ 46.
Strict Nomi i400 Beat
Actually, this model differs from all the aforementioned phones by its unusual body - a monolithic rectangle similar to iron or some other metal with slightly rounded edges attracts many technology lovers.
However, for all ordinary tasks, except for high-quality photos, it is perfect.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM 0.5 GB;
- battery 1500 mAh;
- processor MediaTek MT6572 (very first) for 2 cores and 1.2 GHz;
- 2 megapixel camera;
- price - $ 53.
A budget phone with a good camera - Lenovo A2860
The 2016 smartphone has a 4.5-inch diagonal and a 5MP camera, which is a rarity for mid-range phones.
Yes, the aforementioned Prestigio also has a 5 megapixel camera, but Lenovo still has much better cameras, and the resolution is higher. However, both are still very far from Samsung cameras.
Among the features worth noting is a 2000 mAh battery. Otherwise, the characteristics are standard for models in this price range:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- mediatek MT6735M processor for 4 cores and 1 GHz;
- front camera - 0.3 MP;
- price - $ 53.
A phone that is not afraid of anything - UPhone Hummer S922
This phone weighs a whopping 169g, which is 30g more than any other phone in this roundup. And all thanks to additional protective devices.
Mainly, this weight is due to the heavy case, which protects the smartphone from drops, moisture, dust and everything else that can only harm it.
This model is perfect for builders, extreme lovers and travelers.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- 2200 mAh battery (!);
- processor MediaTek MT6572A for 2 cores and 1.2 GHz;
- 5 megapixel camera (shoots slightly worse than the aforementioned Lenovo);
- price - 57 dollars.
Selfie budget - ZTE Blade AF3
The peculiarity of this phone is that it has a 2 megapixel front camera, which is good for selfies.
However, it should be borne in mind that the phone is still very, very budgetary, so you should not expect too high quality from photos. But the pictures obtained cannot be called bad either.
Otherwise, everything is standard, except for the chic (as for the cost of the device) processor Spreadtrum SC7731G.
Features:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- 1400 mAh battery;
- 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- 5 megapixel main camera;
- price - $ 51.
Shy HUAWEI Y3C
The manufacturer positions this phone as something very simple, uncomplicated and modest.
But in comparison with other phones in this price range, the Y3C from HUAWEI looks very representative.
As for autonomy, with maximum sound and high screen brightness, the smartphone can play HD video for about 4 hours, and the camera quality is quite acceptable for video calls.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- battery - 1730 mAh;
- spreadtrum SC7731 processor with 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- main camera - 5 Mp, front - 2 Mp;
- preinstalled OS - Android 4.4 KitKat with EMUI 3.0 shell;
- price - 59 dollars.
Convenience - LG X135 L60 Dual
LG products have always been very user-friendly. Therefore, X135 L60 Dual also has some features that make it very convenient to use.
For example, the back cover has a structure that allows it to grip more firmly.
There is also a KnockON function that allows you to unlock the phone after double tapping on the screen. The phone weighs only 119 grams.
All basic functions are also present here. By the way, the screen diagonal here is 4.3 inches.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- battery - 1540 mAh;
- 2 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- main camera - 5 megapixels;
- price - 69 dollars.
An ordinary representative of the global technology giant - Samsung G350E Galaxy Star Advance
Samsung can rightfully be called a global technology giant. Smartphones of this brand have always been distinguished by their reliability and practicality.
The same can be said for the G350E Galaxy Star Advance. It has a TFT display (not AMOLED and certainly not SuperAMOLED, which is typical for Samsung).
The processor here is Renesas for 1 core (1.2 GHz), but the battery is already 1800 mAh.
Otherwise, everything is proprietary - the shell of the TouchWiz operating system, an excellent camera, albeit a 3 megapixel one (Samsung's 1 megapixel camera will be much better than any other brand's 5 megapixel camera), a plastic body.
Other features:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- no front camera;
- weight - 133 grams (standard for similar phones);
- price - $ 65.
The killer of state employees - Archos 45 b neon
This phone can rightfully be called a killer in the $ 60-70 price range.
An 8 megapixel camera with the ability to shoot video in a resolution of 1920 × 1080 and an internal memory of 8 GB - all this looks just fine compared to the characteristics of other smartphones at this price.
Otherwise, everything is quite standard.
The use of the Spreadtrum SC7731 processor in this smartphone also looks a little unusual, but not nearly as surprising as the 8 megapixel camera.
Other characteristics:
- rAM - 1 GB;
- 1450 mAh battery;
- 4 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- screen diagonal - 4.5 inches;
- price - $ 70.
Standard - HTC desire 210
It is impossible to say anything else about this phone, except as "standard". Everything here is standard for this price category.
Some may even think that this is not enough, but HTC fans will definitely like it - the proprietary HTC BlinkFeed shell is present here.
His characteristics are as follows:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- battery - 1300 mAh;
- processor MediaTek MT6572M for 2 cores at 1 GHz;
- price - $ 76.
Smartphone for the budget conscious
A pleasant-to-touch body, a 4.5-inch diagonal, a 5 megapixel camera, a removable battery with low power consumption - what else does an undemanding user need from a smartphone costing up to $ 100?
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery 1600 mAh;
- 5 megapixel main camera and 0.3 megapixel front camera;
- price - $ 84.
Smartphone trial - TP-LINK Neffos C5L
We are all used to seeing routers, smart sockets, routers, amplifiers, access points and the like from TP-LINK.
But the firm recently launched the Neffos line of smartphones. And, judging by the reviews, the Chinese did very well.
In support of the following characteristics:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 2000 mAh;
- qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor with 4 cores at 1.1 GHz;
- price - $ 88.
Another anti-shock robust - Discovery V8
This phone is perfect for travel enthusiasts, extreme sports enthusiasts, and generally those who need a truly sturdy phone that will last for several years.
The Discovery V8 has a special protective case (it cannot be removed, it is built-in) and a high level of protection for the case.
The rest of the characteristics are also quite good:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB;
- 2800 mAh battery (considering the rest of the characteristics, we can say that this will be enough for several days of work);
- processor MediaTek 6572 for 2 cores 1.3 GHz;
- 5 megapixel main camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera;
- price - $ 95.
Old Man Motorola moto E 2400
At the time of the release of this phone, many did not believe that a smartphone for such a price could cope with the most basic tasks.
But the moto E 2400 has succeeded in eliminating these stereotypes. Today he takes the place of the honorable old man and rests on the laurels of the smartphone market.
Features:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor;
- price - $ 103.
Everyday - ZTE blade GF3
In fact, it is a largely modified ZTE blade AF3 with better performance, longer lifespan, better camera and other features.
But this is still the same great smartphone for every day, which is suitable for performing ordinary tasks like checking mail and reading news.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 1850 mAh;
- weight - 155 g (it is not clear why there is so much);
- price - $ 105.
Best camera in its class - HTC Desire 326G
The developers of HTC Desire 326G are positioning their creation as a smartphone with a best-in-class camera. And indeed it is.
There is nothing better to find for such a price. The camera of HTC Desire 326G has a higher resolution, a smaller matrix (which is better) and better image quality (users themselves say this).
The rest of the characteristics are as follows:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 2000 mAh;
- spreadtrum SC7731G processor with 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- main camera - 8 megapixels and front - 2 megapixels;
- price - $ 115.
Quality - Microsoft Lumia 430
All Microsoft products have always been of very high quality. This can be seen very clearly in the example of the Lumia 430 phone.
It has its own operating system Windows Mobile 8.1, an excellent GPS navigator, a very special design and many other features.
In general, if you are tired of all these standard Samsung, Lenovo and other Chinese people, take the MS Lumia 430 - an excellent choice!
Its technical characteristics:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- 2 cores in a 1.2 GHz processor;
- battery 1500 mAh;
- price - $ 99.
Another standard - Lenovo A1000
The excellent representative of the world-famous Lenovo company is suitable for all those who need to perform standard tasks and play games.
The camera is 5 megapixels, but it does not always shoot as well as we would like. The Android 5.0 operating system will be able to provide the convenience of performing all these operations.
This is Lenovo's quality standard in every sense.
Features:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 2050 mAh;
- spreadtrum SC7731 processor with 4 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- 5 megapixel main camera and 0.3 megapixel front camera;
- the price is $ 100.
Chic as a car - Lamborghini V12
We are all used to seeing beautiful, luxurious and expensive cars under the name Lamborghini, but there are also several phones with the same name.
By the way, Lamborghini V12 is also the name of the engine, which is also very chic and expensive.
The Lamborghini V12 smartphone is the best of this line. It is very sturdy as it is made of plastic and rubber.
Looks like a nice car.
Lamborghini V12 specifications:
- built-in memory - 8 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 2300 mAh;
- processor MediaTek 6589 for 4 cores at 1.5 GHz;
- main camera - 8 Mp, front - 2 Mp;
- price - 132 dollars.
5 out of 5 in terms of price / quality ratio - Sony Xperia E3
Sony phones have always been of high quality. The characteristics associated with strength were especially prominent. All of this applies to the Xperia E3 too.
Most users agree that in terms of value for money, this is just the perfect phone.
Of course, this is not a smartphone from which you can expect that it will pull a GTA or other heavyweight among games, but it will pull heavier applications calmly.
And he will work for his 5-10 years.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- the main camera is 5 megapixels and the front camera is 0.3 megapixels;
- battery - 2330 mAh;
- price - $ 170.
Spectacular Korean - Samsung A300H Galaxy A3
Samsung A300H Galaxy A3 looks really luxurious and expensive.
A striking metal body, beautiful design and Samsung branded elements, a stunning bright SuperAMOLED screen - everything is done at a very high level.
This device looks especially impressive in pink or gold color.
And the technical characteristics here are at the level:
- built-in memory - 16 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 1900 mAh;
- qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- excellent 8 megapixel camera (front 5 megapixel);
- aluminium case (!);
- price - 192 dollars.
Legend - iPhone 5c
There is no need to talk about this phone anymore - its name speaks for it. Apple is one of the most valuable brands in the world, if not the most expensive.
iPhone - her brainchild, and one of the most expensive and beloved.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 16 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 1510 mAh;
- IOS OS;
- proprietary Apple A6 processor - 2 cores 1.3 GHz;
- main camera - 8 Mp, front - 1.2 Mp;
- price - $ 190.
Mini flagship - HTC One mini 2
The stylish aluminum case and branded elements on the case indicate that we are dealing with HTC products.
One mini 2 contains all the best for such phones - an excellent 13 megapixel camera, a fast processor, a good battery, and much more.
Features:
- built-in memory - 16 GB;
- rAM - 1 GB;
- battery - 2100 mAh;
- qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- front camera - 5 megapixels;
- oS proprietary shell HTC Sense 6.0;
- price - $ 240.
Big Man - Caterpillar Cat B15
Caterpillar has released few phones, especially in comparison with the world's technology giants such as Samsung or Apple.
But Cat B15 is one of the best creations of this company. It also has special protective rubber elements, additional impact-resistant glass and a sturdy case with an IP67 protection level.
The rest of the phone's elements are also up to par.
Features:
- built-in memory - 4 GB;
- rAM - 0.5 GB
- battery - 2000 mAh;
- processor MediaTek MT6577 for 2 cores at 1 GHz;
- main camera - 5 Mp, front - 0.3 Mp;
- price - $ 257.
Leader - BlackBerry Passport
In terms of technical specifications, this is undoubtedly the best smartphone in our today's ranking. True, not everyone will like this design and such an arrangement of buttons.
In addition, the proprietary operating system will also be unusual.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory - 32 GB;
- rAM - 3 GB;
- battery - 3450 mAh;
- qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 4 cores at 2.2 GHz;
- main camera - 13 Mp, front - 2 Mp;
- price - 384 dollars.
Most expensive - Apple iPhone SE
At $ 500, it has a very weak battery (1624 mAh), the ability to use just one SIM card and a dual-core processor.
But the rest of the characteristics look very attractive:
- built-in memory - 16 GB;
- rAM - 2 GB;
- main camera - 12 Mp, front - 1.2 Mp;
- IOS OS
These are the best smartphones with a diagonal of 4 inches today. You won't be able to find anything better on the market. So good luck in choosing and using!
Below you can see the top seven smartphones with a diagonal of up to 4.7 inches.
The flagship models of modern smartphones have large displays. As a rule, their diagonal length starts at 5 inches, although gadgets with a 5.5-inch screen are in greatest demand. The increase in displays on smartphones is justified, because this is the only way such devices can produce Full HD pictures. But are phones equipped with more compact screens hopelessly outdated and can no longer offer users anything worthwhile? This is not true! In particular, in this review we will examine the TOP 3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of only 4.5 inches. We will find out if such "crumbs" can surprise us with something.
Smartphone LG K3 LTE K100DS
This is a compact but stylish enough phone that can become a valuable assistant to its owner. The model has a wide range of functions. It is suitable for both work and play.
- Appearance. The body of the device is made according to the classical principle. Durable plastic was used as a material. The body color can be black, dark gray or blue. On the front panel of the gadget there is a display, speaker, front camera, as well as the name of the manufacturer. At the back is the main camera of the device. On the starboard side of the device, the user will find a button with which you can turn on the phone or block it. There are volume controls on the left. The dimensions of the described gadget are 67.75x133.9x9.4 mm. This model weighs only 127 grams. As befits modern mobile phones, the K100DS supports 2 SIM cards. The slots for them are located under the back cover. The mode of operation of SIM cards is alternating (that is, at first you can use one, and the other with the port).
- Display. LG engineers have equipped this compact creation with a color touchscreen. The display is capacitive and supports multi touch function. When assembling the screen, TFT technology was used. The boundary resolution is 854x480 pixels. Despite the simple design, the display has good color reproduction and clearly reproduces all elements.
- Technical content. The operation of the entire device is provided by the modern OS Android 6.0, which is already pleasantly surprising. The "brain center" of the model under consideration is the MediaTek MT6737 chip, which operates on four cores. The clock speed of each available core is 1.1 GHz, which is also quite good. Graphic elements are built by the Mali-T720 MP2 video card. The amount of integrated RAM is 1 GB. For data storage, a built-in drive with a capacity of 8 GB will be used. At the request of the user, this technical parameter can be improved, because the phone has an additional slot for a memory card. The maximum allowable upgrade is 32 GB. In principle, the specified technical filling is enough for web surfing and launching undemanding games.
- Cameras. The rear camera of the device has a quality of 5 megapixels. She is also capable of recording videos. As for the selfie camera, its performance is already very small - only 0.3 megapixels. Thus, the photo components are the weakest point of this model. We can say that the developers sacrificed this multimedia ability for the sake of overall performance.
- Network and internet connection. K100DS supports mobile networks of all operators. Naturally, it can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi; the creators have not forgotten about Bluetooth (and version 4.1 is supported here). But the main surprise is that the phone is capable of operating over 3G and 4G networks. Considering that the smartphone itself is a budget one, this ability can be safely called a gift from engineers.
- Autonomy. The creators equipped this gadget with a 1940 mAh battery. By modern standards, this is not enough, especially since the device runs on a 4-core processor. But if you load the system moderately, the device will last all day without recharging. Working in standby mode, the phone can last for about a week.
- Secondary functionality. The smartphone supports voice dialing and voice control function. He has a flight mode. Also, the device supports GPS and A-GPS systems.
Huawei Y3 II smartphone
Another representative of the line of budget smartphones, endowed with solid technical capabilities. Let's try to consider all its features separately.
- Delivery set, appearance. Having bought this mobile device, the owner will find the following elements inside the box: the smartphone itself, a USB cable for connecting to a personal computer, an adapter for charging, an operating manual, a warranty receipt (often it is valid for 1 year). The overall look of the phone is simple and stylish. Its body is made of smooth plastic. The color can be either black or golden. In front, in addition to the 4.5-inch display, there is a front camera, a speaker (both elements are located above the screen), as well as 3 touch buttons (these components have already been allocated a place under the display). In addition, the brand name is written between the screen and the speaker. The name of the manufacturer is also written on the back, and above this inscription, the owner will find the main camera. As for the side buttons, there is an interesting point here. On the right are the familiar volume controls and a key to turn on / lock the device. But on the left there is an interesting key called "Smart key". It can simultaneously perform 3 different functions: turn on the flashlight, display the list of contacts, activate the radio, and so on. You can customize the operation of this button in a special menu item. In order for the system to understand what action you want from it, the engineers have prescribed a reaction to 3 types of pressing: a simple single press, a double press, and also press + hold. A very useful add-on that can make managing your gadget easier. As for the dimensions, they are quite compact - 66.5x134.5x9.9 mm. The model in question weighs 148 grams.
- Screen. The dimensions of the display are clear; consider its other characteristics. First of all, it should be borne in mind that the creators have equipped the screen with durable glass that can withstand shocks of moderate and weak force. TFT technology was used in the production. The display is capable of producing a resolution of 854x480 pixels and supports multi touch function. It can simultaneously respond to 10 touches. Of course, the color rendition and contrast are far from ideal, but for its price the screen of the described smartphone produces a fairly solid picture.
- Performance. The operation of the device is provided by the Android operating system (firmware version - 5.1). Of course, this version is already slightly outdated, but it still supports most of the mobile applications. The speed of the gadget is provided by the processor of the MediaTek MT6582M model. This chip works on 4 cores, each of which has a clock frequency of 1300 MHz. A mobile video processor called ARM Mali-400 MP2 is responsible for reproducing the picture. There is 1 GB of RAM on board. Physical storage of files is provided by a drive with a capacity of 8 GB. The phone supports microSD memory cards, so the latter parameter can be improved. In particular, an upgrade to 32 GB is allowed. Unfortunately, the cheapness of the smartphone has affected some minor features. Thus, the number of contacts, the number of numbers per contact and the number of characters in a contact name are rather limited by the device memory.
- Cameras. The main photosensor produces a quality equal to 5 megapixels. The flash and auto focus function can improve the clarity of photos. In addition, the rear camera is capable of shooting high quality video. The selfie photo sensor, as it should be, has more modest characteristics. It produces only 2 megapixels, but it is also capable of good quality video recording.
- Multimedia and network functions. The phone can play all the most popular music formats (MP3, WAV, AAC). Besides that, it plays AVI files. As for the network capabilities, everything is standard here. The model supports Wi-Fi, as well as the fourth version of Bluetooth. If we talk about the standards of Internet communication, then there were no surprises here. The phone can provide reception and transmission of data through the 2G network, as well as through the more popular 3G today.
- Autonomy. The battery of this smartphone is relatively good. It has a capacity of 2100 mAh. Without any additional load, the device will last more than a week. If you actively surf Internet resources or play games, the smartphone will sit down in 5-7 hours (depending on the type and intensity of the load).
- Secondary functionality. The device supports navigation via GPS and A-GPS systems. The smartphone allows voice dialing or whole voice control. He has a pair of sensors: illumination and proximity. In addition, the creators have equipped their creation with such a nice accessory as a flashlight.
Bluboo Mini Smartphone
In terms of technical capabilities, this phone is almost identical to the two reviewed models. However, in terms of design, this is definitely the best representative of our TOP-3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. Let's try to study all its features in more detail:
- External execution. The device is made of beautiful plastic. The color of the frames around the display is black (and it always is). The side edges are made to look like metal (they have a bright silver color). But the back cover can have several color options. In particular, there are phones on the market with classic black, white, bluish and red backs. The red panel is especially elegant with a black front and "metal" sides. Above the display is the speaker and front-facing camera. There are 3 touch buttons under the screen. At the back, there is the main photosensor (above), as well as the name of the manufacturer's brand (below). Product dimensions are 66.7x134.2x10.2 mm. The described model weighs 115 grams.
- Screen. The 4.5-inch display left a lot of free space (only 62.57% of the front panel is allocated to it, which is extremely small for modern mobile gadgets). When assembling the screen, an IPS-matrix was used, which made it of higher quality. The maximum resolution is 960x540 pixels. 245 points are concentrated on one inch of the screen. The display supports multi touch function. It is capable of reproducing 16 million color shades.
- Technical content. To make the device work without strong "brakes" and other flaws, the developers installed Android 6 version on it. The chipset of the MediaTek MT6580 brand is responsible for the fast execution of user commands. This element operates on 4 cores; the clock frequency of each is 1300 MHz. Graphic functionality is supported by the Mali-400 MP2 board. As for the built-in RAM, its volume is 1 GB. 8 GB of space is allocated for storing files. The considered smartphone model supports microSD memory cards. With their help, the storage space can be expanded up to 32 GB.
- Cameras. The main sensor produces 5 megapixels. Besides photos, it can also shoot high quality videos. The shooting speed is 30 fps. The creators have endowed the main camera of the model with the widest list of additional features. It is capable of continuous and panoramic shooting, geotagging, starting automatically, and recognizing people's faces when taking photos. The front camera's capabilities are more limited. It has a quality equal to 2 megapixels. This is enough to get good selfies, but it is better to take such photos in the best possible ambient light.
- Multimedia functionality and the Internet. The smartphone will play the following music formats: AAC, AMR, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, WMA, WAV, OGG. As for the video, there will be no problems here either. Bluboo Mini will play 3GPP, AVI, MP4, Xvid formats. In terms of network capabilities, everything is standard. The phone supports Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.0. In addition, the device can operate in 2 and 3G networks, which is especially important for modern users.
- Autonomy. Engineers have equipped this gadget with a 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery. By modern standards, this is not enough, but even with a continuous conversation with 3G enabled, the smartphone will last 10 hours. Leaving it in standby mode will drain the battery after at least 180 hours.
- Secondary functionality. The model is equipped with proximity and lighting sensors. Also, an accelerometer is installed on it. The user can navigate via GPS or A-GPS systems.
We reviewed the TOP 3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. As you can see, all the devices described have decent technical stuffing and a solid list of functions performed. Of course, in many respects they are inferior to more expensive models with large screens, but for their price they offer everything that a modern user needs.
About APPEARANCE
All L-series smartphones are similar to each other, so at first glance, it will be difficult to distinguish L5 from L7 or L3. So, before us is a black candy bar with a 4-inch screen. Once 4 inches - then it's still L5. The back is made of soft-touch ribbed plastic that does not slip in the hand. This prevents the phone from falling to the floor or breaking.
There is nothing special on the front of the phone, except for the screen, the hardware Home button and the speaker for conversations. Needless to say, the LG L5 is very similar in its face to the Samsung Galaxy S II. Is that the touch buttons "Menu" and "Back" are mirrored, and the central button is made a little narrower. Otherwise, the similarities are obvious.
The back cover is removable; under it there is a battery that can be replaced at any time. In addition to the battery, there are slots for a standard SIM card and a micro-SD memory card. In general, everything is standard, no unusual solutions.
Also on the back are a camera with flash and a speaker for playing music. Let's consider the camera separately a little later, but let's say a few words about the sound now: the L5's speaker is not five points, but it reproduces the ringtones quite well. And for the rest, there are headphones.
The sides of the smartphone are also made of plastic and covered with silver paint. I would like to believe that this coating will last a long time, but judging by the scratches that have already appeared on the device during use, there is only very little hope. At the bottom of the LG L5 there is a micro-USB port and a microphone for calls.
At the top, however, there is an on / off button for the smartphone and a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones or a headset. Again, nothing unusual.
On the right, the phone has no elements at all: no ports, no buttons. And on the left there is only a "rocker" for volume control. Thus, the LG L7 has a nice but very discreet design. No bells and whistles, ceramic bodies - in general, the smartphone looks like an ordinary middle-class phone, which it actually is.
⇡ About SCREEN
I would like to say that this is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful screen, but you have to tell the truth. According to the manufacturer, the device has a display with a TN-matrix and a resolution of 320x480 pixels. Well, the resolution looks very plausible, although it is clearly not enough for a 4-inch screen, and even in 2012 it is already strange to hear such numbers when it comes to smartphone screens. Icons look blurry, pixels are visible even to the blind eye - in general, not a bit Retina. But that's not the worst thing. We ran some tests and here's what we found out:
| Brightness | 401 |
| Contrast | 107:1 |
| SRGB coverage | 87% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 65% |
To make it clearer: the luminosity of black at maximum brightness reaches 3,762 cd⁄m 2. That is, in fact, it is not black at all, but gray. As you can imagine, reading information in the sun with such a contrast is not so easy, almost impossible. Not everything is smooth with the viewing angles either. Firstly, if you look at the screen perpendicularly, then the colors are already distorted. You need to tilt the phone a little towards yourself, and only then the image will become close to reality. Secondly, with small horizontal deviations, the image immediately fades - in general, you can work with a smartphone only in one position with minimal inclinations.
⇡ ABOUT THE BEGINNING
The new LG L5 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7225A processor with a clock speed of 800 MHz. Usually these processors are shipped with a frequency of 600 MHz, but they can be overclocked up to 800. In principle, the L3 model also uses a chip with a non-standard frequency. The good old Adreno 200 is responsible for the graphics. To be honest, it was very strange to see this graphics chip here, since it was in the HTC HD2 in 2010. Thus, the filling is not the freshest, but it still copes with many tasks.
Camera - 5 megapixels, with autofocus and LED flash. The phone supports all modern protocols and versions of wireless connections. Without advanced solutions, of course, but everything that should work works, and does it pretty well.
The smartphone is equipped with built-in memory of 4 GB, of which 2 are available to the user, which is quite a bit, enough only to store contacts and their photos. The rest can be stored on a micro-SD memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB, especially since they cost quite a bit now, and you can carry a couple of pieces with music and video in your pocket.
⇡ ABOUT POWER
Alas, the LG Optimus L5 does not have the most modern platform, so you should not expect results from it comparable to those of Tegra 3. The computing capabilities of the processor are at an average level, because it is only single-core, and the frequency is not enough. In graphic tests, the smartphone showed itself, in principle, not bad. The results are slightly worse than other low-cost smartphones, which is not surprising for a two-year-old graphics chip.
There are not too many complaints about the performance of the LG L5, but they are still there. The interface does not work very smoothly, there are slowdowns and freezes. Sometimes programs crash, sites load for a long time, in general, the smartphone slowly processes everything that a single-core processor is not ready to handle quickly. Only Angry Birds can be played on a smartphone, and even that is not a fact. The graphics chip is not designed for modern games, so you have to be content with only casual entertainment.
⇡ ABOUT BATTERY
If you use the L5 as a regular phone and do not load it, then it will work for two or even three days. If you turn off wireless connections, then you can generally stretch the pleasure for a week. By loading the phone with computing work and showing films, you will drain its battery in half a day. The AnTuTu Extreme Test was able to drain the battery by 35% in 2 hours 8 minutes. In general, the result for a 1500 mAh battery and Android system is quite expected. The operating time is decent, you don't have to charge your smartphone every day, and in extreme cases, you can buy an additional battery.
⇡ About COMMUNICATION
The phone loses signal in the same place as other phones. Signal reception is the same as everyone else's. Nothing special or extraordinary. There are no questions about the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules either. Yes, yes, we got to the very section where nothing is good.
The GPS module also works well. He was able to find several satellites and connect to them without even using the cellular network. Although when the L5 was connected to the cellular network and the Internet, the search for satellites went much faster, as it should be.
⇡ ABOUT CAMERA
The LG Optimus L5 cannot boast of an ideal camera; it has a very mediocre 5 megapixel camera. Videos can be shot with a resolution of 640x480 pixels. In 2012, it should be a shame to declare such permission. At least 720p, but not 640x480!
The quality of the images is relatively tolerable, a couple of years ago all cameras were filmed like that, but now, of course, I want something more. Yes, you can take a photo of a friend at a party or a cat at home, but taking this phone with you on a trip or to some exhibition is useless, there will be no high-quality pictures, and the focus constantly flies.
⇡ About SOFT
The smartphone has Android 4.0.3 with a proprietary shell from LG (by the way, it is very similar to Samsung's TouchWiz). There are no special pre-installed applications on the phone. Calculator, mail, calendar - in general, everything is as usual. Fortunately, there is Google Play, and if you have a mobile Internet or Wi-Fi, you can download whatever your heart desires.
⇡ About CONCLUSION
On average, you can now buy a smartphone LG Optimus L5 for 9,000 rubles. The price is, perhaps, slightly overpriced, because in this smartphone the number of minuses is slightly more than pluses. Yes, he's cute, slim, even ergonomic. Yes, more or less fresh Android 4.0.3 is preinstalled on it. And the impressions from its use are not too negative. On the other hand, the filling of the smartphone is weak, the screen is terrible at all. Therefore, it would cost a couple of thousand less - it would be just right.
This gadget will come in handy for those who have long wanted an Android phone for themselves, but are not yet ready to shell out for fashionable SGS III or HTC One X, but have already grown out of ordinary phones. In addition, such a phone can be bought for a child: at least it will not be offensive if he loses it or breaks it - this is not an iPhone. L5, if it had a better screen and filling, would have made an excellent "killer" of budget smartphones from the same Samsung. And now this phone has many competitors who bypass it in many ways, although in some they lose.
