LG L40

“LG presents a compact smartphone with an entry-level SoC for a low price dubbed L40. The buyer gets a bright, high-contrast, and viewing angle stable IPS screen that, however, struggles with a low resolution and an intensely reflective screen surface.Owing to the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system, the L40 is up-to-date. Furthermore, newcomers on the smartphone market will find an intuitive and usually smooth usage owing to the Easy UI. The application performance is absolutely enough for routine tasks, such as Internet browsing, messaging or sending mails, and even allows an occasional game although the small screen will likely be a limiting factor. The extremely small internal storage of 4 GB is annoying in routine use. Only about 1.5 GB net are available for apps. At least the storage can be expanded via a micro-SD card.The camera units and speaker are not compelling. Unfortunately, the speech quality is also poor. That is twice as unfortunate because the battery is very long-lasting, and even removable. Besides that, LG's L40 supplies software features from the upper range, such as Knock-Code or Knock-On, and the optional guest access allows parents, for example, to control their children's smartphone use.Newcomers looking for an uncomplicated smartphone, or buyers simply wanting an affordable second device might find it in LG's L40. Users who put value on a larger, sharper screen, and a somewhat better configuration for a similarly low price should take a closer look at LG's L70. An in-depth review will be available in a few days time.”