LG Apex

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Compact handset, Crisp screen resolution, Userfriendly keyboard.
Great voice quality. Very sharp screen. Good battery life. Value-priced.
The LG Apex fits an easy-to-use full QWERTY keyboard into a relatively compact design. The Android 2.1 device also offers full wireless options and has a budget-friendly price tag.

Cons:

Lags in performance, even with simple tasks, Poorquality camera, Runs outdated Android version 2.1
Heavy. Sluggish.

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Last revision on September 19, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Compact handset, Crisp screen resolution, Userfriendly keyboard
Great voice quality. Very sharp screen. Good battery life. Value-priced
The LG Apex fits an easy-to-use full QWERTY keyboard into a relatively compact design. The Android 2.1 device also offers full wireless options and has a budget-friendly price tag

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lags in performance, even with simple tasks, Poorquality camera, Runs outdated Android version 2.1
Heavy. Sluggish
The smartphone is sluggish. Battery life is a concern

Expert reviews and ratings

The LG Apex is the newest thing to come from the U.S. Cellular. It is this company’s fourth smartphone model running the . LG is a cell phone manufacturer with a lot of experience which is expressed in a great build quality, durability and an...

By BrightHub on December 27, 2010

The LG Apex is a decent but unremarkable Android device on US Cellular; it's tough to stand out when the HTC Desire shines so brightly....

By PC Mag on December 23, 2010

And now we finish out a week of reviews with a look at a fine new cell phone, the LG Apex. It’s not every day I encounter LG product, so it’s always worth paying a little extra attention to. But will this one prove worth the extra...

By MobileWhack on December 17, 2010

The LG Apex offers a great keyboard and affordable price tag, but its high points do not include speed or battery...

By cnet on December 09, 2010

Other than a few tweaks, U.S. Cellular's LG Apex is the same phone as Verizon's LG Ally. Reviewers agree the Apex fits well in the hand and is solidly built. The capacitive touch screen is small at 3.2 inches, but its 400 by 800 resolution makes...

By ConsumerSearch on September 01, 2011

What can you expect from a low-end Android device? A lot more than you might think at first. Although you are going to need a bit of patience here and there with the UI, you'll be pleased to find that LG has not significantly modified the Android...

By Android Police on December 09, 2010