Virgin Mobile LS696 Optimus Elite

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Responsive performance.
Eco-friendly.
Affordable plan pricing.

Cons:

Low-end specs.
Average camera.

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Last revision on May 28, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Responsive performance
Eco-friendly
Affordable plan pricing
NFC support
Solid build, thin design
Good battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Low-end specs
Average camera
Poor screen resolution

Expert reviews and ratings

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

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

The Optimus Elite has a few things going for it. It's eco-friendly, inexpensive, has cool features like NFC, and performs pretty well overall. If you're looking for a decent phone to get you by without having to spend a lot of money, the Optimus Elite is a good option for you. You'll get more bang for your buck with the ZTE Fury, also on Sprint, but the Optimus Elite is a decent second option.

By PhoneDog on May 11, 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