LG Optimus Sol

“Without any doubt, the LG Optimus Sol will have a hard time battling in the Android arena as there are plenty of similarly priced devices that do not skimp on features. Still, we have to admit that its Ultra AMOLED display is pleasing to the eye thanks to the saturated colors and deep blacks that it delivers. Besides, we are quite pleased with the way its slim, lightweight body feels in the hand, and with the above average in-call audio quality.But despite a number of positives, drawbacks is what the Optimus Sol has as well. For example, the internet browser simply feels unpolished as it struggles with heavy Adobe Flash content, and the camera performance is far from stunning. We find it hard to say that the Optimus Sol would be the best smartphone to invest your money in, especially when there is a plethora of identically priced devices you can choose from.”

“I think we’ve established by now that the LG Sol E730 isn’t that great a phone, as it seems on paper and it’s a crying shame really, as I was really hoping that it would be good. Well, at least it’s cheap, right? Not exactly. The Optimus Sol E730 is priced at Rs.18,050, which is exactly the same as the Sony Ericsson Neo V, which as we’ve established already, is a much better handset. If the Sol would drop in price to Rs.15,000, then we could think of recommending it, despite some of its shortcomings. The LG Sol is sleek, lightweight, has a good display (although the colours are overpowering at high brightness), good connectivity options and more onboard storage for apps. However, if you are going to be spending 18K, then you’re much better off with the Neo V.”

“The Optimus Sol is all about the Ultra AMOLED screen. Other than that it falls into the mid-range category without anything to make it stand out from the crowd. Those who are in need of a phone that is perfectly usable outdoors regardless of the weather can definitely try this one out.”

“The Optimus Sol packs itself with a decent hardware and software. However, the glossy back cover and the average camera quality contribute a detrimental score on this phone. Nevertheless, the phone has an excellent sound quality that is suitable for youths who like to spend time listening to music. Plus, it could double up as a handy Android phone and is definitely worth more than a regular MP3 player.”