LG P710 Optimus L7 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

10
Average:

7
Bad:

4

Pros:

Well built.
Decent battery life.
Responsive, precise touchscreen.

Cons:

Performance worse than that of its competitors.
Too much power consumption while idle.

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Last revision on April 6, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Well built
Decent battery life
Responsive, precise touchscreen
Good image quality (rear camera)
Lightweight, compact chassis
Nice viewing angles
Low black levels, high contrast ratio
Awesome interface
Great dualSIM implementation
Convenient for single handed use
Great longevity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Performance worse than that of its competitors
Too much power consumption while idle
Mediocre speaker
Dark screen
Dirt attracting surfaces
Sluggish performance
Uninspiring plastic build

Expert reviews and ratings

The LG L7II is the latest affordable Android model in the Optimus series; and the South Korean phone maker has given it a bit of an upgrade compared to the original L7.The L7II is lightweight and a good all-rounder, featuring an eight-megapixel camera....

By mobilechoice.co.uk on February 19, 2014

The Optimus L7 II makes some good upgrades to the original, particularly with the improved processor and camera, though it would have been nice to see a sharper screen too. Its price keeps it competitive at the lower end of the midrange and if it can't...

By Wired UK on November 06, 2013

The LG Optimus L7 II isn't going to set anyone's world alight, and its core specifications are a bit disappointing – but it does show that budget phones don't have to be boring. The L7 II might have a low resolution screen and a shortage of internal...

By IT Pro Portal on October 28, 2013

The LG L7 2 is a solid mid-range Android phone, but it’s not hugely powerful and it seems to prioritise features that will grab attention in phone shops over some more basic elements.

By TrustedReviews on October 14, 2013

As was the case with the LG Optimus L5 II, the Optimus L7 II remains rather unremarkable, sporting neither obvious highlights nor glaring weaknesses. This may be a problem for the L7 II since there are a already lot of other great devices on the highly...

By NotebookCheck on June 05, 2013

As mentioned in this weeks podcast, 2013 has very much been LG’s year. With the relative success of the Nexus 4, the rumoured Nexus 5 and the release of the much vaunted LG G2 what was a bit part player in the Android ecosystem has become a big...

By CoolSmartphone on October 10, 2013

With so many Android devices on the market today, business users face a difficult choice when it comes to picking out their next smartphone. So, if you're looking for inspiration about what Android phone to get next, check out our top ten list of...

By IT PRO on September 02, 2013

The LG L7 II is the largest phone in the 'Optimus' range, and builds on the existing LG L7 released in 2012. It's a budget handset, though its size may not convince you of that. Agents Lisa Coates-Whitham Bolger and Tim Naish have been playing with this...

By geeksquad.co.uk on August 10, 2013

The LG Optimus L7 II is a dual-SIM handset at heart, meant for developing markets where the feature is hugely appreciated. It arrives for a relatively affordable price of $280 off contract (280 euro in Europe), right at the start of the mid-range...

By Phone Arena on May 01, 2013

LG is refreshing its bottom end offering at MWC 2013 with a trio of new devices taking over from their namesakes (minus the number 2) which launched at the same show last year. All three are expected to launch during the second quarter of this year in...

By TechRadar on February 25, 2013

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