LG Optimus L5 II

“There was a time when cheap smartphones were slow and clunky, which made them frustrating to use, but it looks like things are now changing for the better. Of course, the LG Optimus L5 II is far from a benchmark record holder, but it offers performance that is satisfactory and very adequate for its class. Furthermore, it has a screen that is better than what you'd see on similarly priced devices – one of its best advantages over the competition. The camera, on the other hand, is mediocre at best, so don't expect it to put even a basic”

“The LG Optimus L5 II is a neat and compact little handset, with a vibrant screen and good battery life. It has some neat features too, including its Quick Memo app and the voice activated shutter for the camera. However, we wish LG had given it a bit more grunt in the performance department, as it can feel a little bit underpowered at times.”

“In conclusion the LG Optimus L5 II is an ok little phone. As a backup phone to take on holiday, a phone to get a teenage kid, or just a phone for yourself if you didn’t want to spend that much money, it would be perfectly ok. LG’s tweaks have created something really quite usable and doing basic stuff it performs well. For the money you could get a few reasonable alternatives, dare I say it but a Windows Phone would be a viable alternative at this price point. Recent offerings from ZTE and Huawei give the L5 II some stiff competition.”

“And that’s what it comes down to. The budget price means it’s not a premium handset that’ll challenge the Apple, HTC, Samsung or Sony flagship smartphones. This LG does do a good job as an entry-level smartphone offering a good first experience, though. With the advantages of an Android OS, easy to use interface and decent media performance, the LG Optimus L5 II is a rather good deal.”