LG P870 Escape

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Affordable.
Solid performance and graphics.
Blistering 4G LTE speeds.

Cons:

Plain design.
Relatively dim display.

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
Solid performance and graphics
Blistering 4G LTE speeds
Above-average battery life
Slick user interface
Has a bright display and a sturdy
Comfortable design
Trendy features like LTE support
Fast dual-core processor, and Android 4.0 make it more than just an entry-level phone

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plain design
Relatively dim display
Lackluster camera
Produces images of poor quality and the voice command feature was uneven
The battery drains quickly and the excessive bloatware is distracting
Washed out display
Boring design
Captures terrible 1080p videos

Expert reviews and ratings

For some, that might not be a huge concern. For many others, though, it'll be enough to dwarf the many positive features of the LG Escape, and it should push you to consider other devices – even if you need to shell out extra green upfront.

By TechRadar on June 19, 2013

The budget-friendly LG Escape offers long battery life and blazing 4G LTE speed in a thin...

By LaptopMag on October 23, 2012

The LG Escape's design and features make it more than a basic Android phone, but it doesn't have the complete performance chops to...

By CNET Australia on October 17, 2012

After being impressed by the Pantech Flex recently, our expectations regarding entry-level smartphones has been heightened. Well, we have to admit that LG also has a formidable model that shouldn’t be taken for granted, as it competes nearly on the...

By Phone Arena on October 09, 2012

The LG Escape breaks free from its budget price to offer AT&T users a fast, attractive Android...

By PC Mag on September 26, 2012

Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. There are a number of phones released each month, but not all are vying to be the top competitor. Some, like the LG Escape available now at AT&T, are designed to be solid midrange devices. Here's a look at the...

By MobileBurn on November 26, 2012

While the LG Escape isn’t brand new, nor was its release back in September exactly hotly anticipated, we here at Android Central are nothing if not thorough, and we believe that everyone should have all facts before they throw down some sawbucks on a...

By Android Central on November 10, 2012

As I've said before, you can't make a budget device without making a few compromises to get the price down. The trick, of course, is to sacrifice the right things in the right places. That's exactly what LG has done with the Escape: check all the...

By Android Police on October 10, 2012

Lisa Gade reviews the LG Escape Android smartphone on AT&T. The is a very good yet very affordable phone that sells for $50 on contract. It has a 4.3″ IPS display (960 x 540), a 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm S4 CPU, a front camera, rear 5MP camera, 4G LTE,...

By thunderbaylive.com on October 09, 2012