LG LS696 Optimus Elite

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

The LG Optimus Elite succeeds at the basic while throwing in a few extras like Google Wallet and Visual Voicemail. Camera quality is quite good.
Eco-friendly, Very little bloatware.
Responsive performance, Eco-friendly, Affordable plan pricing, NFC support.

Cons:

The Optimus Elite has a small, low-resolution display and a plastic build. There was some distortion in call quality.
Low-end specs, Average camera.

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Last revision on April 22, 2014

Reviewers Liked

The LG Optimus Elite succeeds at the basic while throwing in a few extras like Google Wallet and Visual Voicemail. Camera quality is quite good
Eco-friendly, Very little bloatware
Responsive performance, Eco-friendly, Affordable plan pricing, NFC support
Solid build, thin design, Good battery life, Nice performance for the price

Reviewers Didn't Like

The Optimus Elite has a small, low-resolution display and a plastic build. There was some distortion in call quality
Low-end specs, Average camera
Low-end specs, Average camera
Poor screen resolution, Soso camera results

Expert reviews and ratings

The LG Optimus Elite packs a couple of interesting extras, but at its core it's no more than an average Android phone with a less than elite...

By cnet on June 07, 2012

The LG Optimus Elite is friendly to the earth and your wallet, at the expense of power and performance....

By PC Mag on June 01, 2012

The Optimus One line of phones set the bar for entry-level Android devices, and the Optimus Elite is a worthy successor to the Optimus S. It improves on the winning formula in just about every category, and while it may have shortcomings it is still...

By Phone Arena on May 10, 2012

The LG Optimus Elite will be a very worthy addition to your smartphones. It may be cheap, but it works...

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

Green, eco-friendly, and price conscious, the LG Optimus is certainly a budget phone - But is it for you?When I found out I'd get to do the LG Optimus Elite review, I was happy, to say the least. Most folks write these phones off as bottom-feeders,...

By Android Central on May 31, 2012

Introducing The Optimus Elite is eco-friendly, with “ ULE Platinum Certification —the highest in the industry—for the high percentage of recycled plastics in its casing, improved energy efficiency and carbon-free certification.” The eco-friendly user...

By booredatwork.com on May 25, 2012

The LG Optimus Elite is a fine way to get connected with an affordable service plan from Virgin Mobile, but it's running on dated hardware....

By PC Mag on May 22, 2012