http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312The LG Optimus L5 II is among the phones you'll run into if you're looking for an Android device that doesn't cost much. Its biggest asset is that it has a pretty IPS-LCD screen, but other than that, its just your typical entry-level smartphone. However, the LG Optimus L5 II is a phone offering more than meets the eye. Join us as we take you through its in-depth review and show you why the Optimus L5 II shouldn't be overlooked!...]]>ReviewsMon, 20 May 2013 03:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L7-II-Review_id3306The LG Optimus L7 II is an affordable Android mid-ranger that brings a lot to the table - a spacious 4.3-inch display and a huge battery...]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 05:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L7-II-Review_id3306/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Lucid-2-Review_id3299Around this time last year, we reviewed at the original LG Lucid, which was designed to be an inexpensive basic smartphone. Now with the introduction of the new Lucid 2, we’re seeing a bump in specs, such as a larger qHD display, more advanced Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and even a higher capacity battery...]]>ReviewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Lucid-2-Review_id3299/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id3296LG has been making some pretty good moves lately, first releasing the notable Optimus G, and more recently the Optimus G Pro – a powerful phablet device with a large 5.5" screen and the Snapdragon 600 processor. However, since LG simply markets the Optimus G Pro as its best smartphone right now, we're just going to go ahead ...]]>ReviewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 08:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id3296/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Google-Nexus-4_id3273Smartphone cameras have improved tremendously over the years and nowadays you can easily replace a point and shoot camera with your smartphone…]]>ReviewsWed, 20 Mar 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Google-Nexus-4_id3273/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3263Even after almost a year since its introduction, the Samsung Galaxy S III remains one of the most sought-after handsets, that's why we are staging a quick comparison with LG's newest flagship darling, the Optimus G Pro. Granted, being a newer generation device, the G Pro beats the S III in almost every specs category, but Samsung has managed to create its finest future-proof, and keeps it relevant with thoughtful software updates, so let's dig in and examine which is the one for you...]]>ReviewsFri, 08 Mar 2013 08:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3263/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3262It is evident from the design and screen size that the LG Optimus G Pro is shooting for Samsung Galaxy Note II's market niche, so a heavyweight fight between the two is warranted from the get-go. One of the numerous virtues of the Note II is that it houses a stylus as an alternative input method to take better use of the giant display, while the G Pro doesn't have one. Has LG managed to make it sufficiently tasty to fight on equal footage with the versatile Note II? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsThu, 07 Mar 2013 09:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3262/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3260Sony Xperia Z or the LG Optimus G Pro? This will be one of the dilemmas before high-end phone buyers this season, so we stage a comparison to ease the decision-making process...]]>ReviewsWed, 06 Mar 2013 08:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3260/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Review_id3258The Optimus G Pro is LG's first handset with the trendy Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. It is available in both 5” for Japan, and 5.5” versions for Korea. It is scheduled for a global rollout in Q2 and is expected to also come in North America in unknown yet version. Everything about the phone sounds great on paper, but has LG managed to make the Optimus G Pro a compelling enough proposition to consider at this size?...]]>ReviewsTue, 05 Mar 2013 06:09:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Review_id3258/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Mach-Review_id3213Not too long ago we told you that the QWERTY was dying, but Motorola didn’t get that memo and put a pretty excellent keyboard on the Photon Q, their high end device for Sprint. LG went the more tradition all-touch route with their hero device, the Optimus G, but launched the QWERTY-touting Mach alongside the Optimus. The LG Mach is by all accounts a mid-range device, but you wouldn’t necessarily know it when using it thanks to the dual core Snapdragon S4 processor, Android 4.0, 4G LTE and a respectable feature set. Can the LG Mach find a home in Sprint’s growing Android lineup? Read on to find out.]]>ReviewsMon, 17 Dec 2012 10:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Mach-Review_id3213/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-iPhone-5-vs-Nexus-4-vs-8X-vs-DROID-DNA-vs-Lumia-920-vs-Note-II-vs-Galaxy-S-III_id3208Phone cameras are constantly getting better and better. True, they do so at a relatively slow pace, but they are moving forward, despite the limitations imposed by the thin profiles of today's phones. Those who have been with us for longer know that we like doing such ...]]>ReviewsFri, 07 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-iPhone-5-vs-Nexus-4-vs-8X-vs-DROID-DNA-vs-Lumia-920-vs-Note-II-vs-Galaxy-S-III_id3208/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-TONE-Review_id3206Bluetooth headsets come in many different shapes and sizes. Some you clip to your collar, some you place over your ear, and some you wear like a regular pair of cans. Chances are, however, that you haven’t yet seen one quite like the LG TONE+ (model HBS-730). This stereo Bluetooth headset is designed to be worn around the neck, while the wired in-ear headphones deliver the goodness to your ears...]]>ReviewsWed, 05 Dec 2012 07:40:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-TONE-Review_id3206/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-DROID-DNA_id3201Even though the Google Nexus 4 from LG is positioned as the pure Android device straight from el Goog, HTC is being fairly proactive on its end with its equally grand offering in the HTC DROID DNA, which fittingly allows them to stand tall throughout this crucial holiday season. Despite their affinity to Android, there’s no arguing that these two are in contention against one another at the moment....]]>ReviewsFri, 30 Nov 2012 06:47:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-DROID-DNA_id3201/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3199We’re seeking to find out exactly how the Google Nexus 4 and Apple iPhone 5 stack up against one another. Going into this crucial holiday period, there’s no arguing that the two are highly sought commodities at the moment, but as with all comparisons, we’ll put our two cents after we compare how they perform in all categories...]]>ReviewsThu, 29 Nov 2012 06:14:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3199/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3196For as long as we can remember, Samsung has proven itself as being the premier smartphone maker out of Korea, as Sammy’s renowned Galaxy smartphone handsets have seemingly been greeted with open arms by people worldwide. Sitting in the shadows, it wasn’t until recently that LG finally emerged from out of the depths with the impressive LG Optimus G, but without pausing for a moment, they’ve undoubtedly came out of nowhere with the one-two punch offering of the Google Nexus 4. With the mighty name behind its product, will LG’s Nexus branded smartphone pull ahead of the Samsung’s current pride and joy in the Galaxy S III?...]]>ReviewsMon, 26 Nov 2012 06:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3196/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-2-Review_id3193With the Holiday Season fast approaching, Verizon has introduced the new LG Spectrum 2, which is a follow-up to the original LG Spectrum that was released earlier this year. This time around, the device is more in line to compete with other mid-level smartphones, as it comes running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 4.7” 720p display, a Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera. But what makes the LG Spectrum 2 most attractive is its reasonable price, coming in at $100 with a 2-year contract.]]>ReviewsMon, 19 Nov 2012 09:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-2-Review_id3193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-Review_id3192Already in the last couple of months, we’ve seen some fantastic smartphones come to market – with each one seemingly raising the bar. Well, seeing that we’re given the latest flavor of Jelly Bean, combined with one unimaginable price point, it seems as though the Nexus 4 has all the correct ingredients to make a meaningful, yet highly prized smartphone in this cutthroat business.]]>ReviewsMon, 19 Nov 2012 07:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-Review_id3192/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L9-Review_id3173Lost in the talk of quad-core processors and high definition displays is the launch of the Optimus L9 on T-Mobile. While it is not top-of the line, it has many great features you’d expect from a premium device such as a 4.5” IPS display and dual-core processor. With the Nexus 4 coming to T-Mobile on contract does the Optimus L9 have a place in the lineup? Read on to find out!...]]>ReviewsMon, 05 Nov 2012 07:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L9-Review_id3173/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-vs-LG-Optimus-G_id3167Well folks, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock of late, then you’re probably well aware about a couple of superb smartphones that’ll be competing against one another. Already, we’ve raved about how LG has managed to steer itself in the correct direction with the Optimus G, but without giving them any breathing room, Samsung is itching to bring back focus to itself with the impending launch of the Galaxy Note II in the US market. Therefore, let’s find out how they compare to one another!...]]>ReviewsFri, 26 Oct 2012 06:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-vs-LG-Optimus-G_id3167/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-vs-HTC-One-X_id3159Never thought of as being one of the premier players in the Android sphere, LG’s reputation is seemingly going in the correct direction with the LG Optimus G. For once, they really have the upper hand, as they’re the first ones to come to market with an Android smartphone that blends a quad-core processor with 4G LTE connectivity. Fittingly, we’re pitting LG’s prodigy with HTC’s current flagship device in the HTC One X – mainly to distinguish which of the two can actually reign supreme over the other...]]>ReviewsMon, 22 Oct 2012 08:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-vs-HTC-One-X_id3159/commentsPhone Arena