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LG Optimus L9 Review

0. phoneArena posted on 05 Nov 2012, 07:59

Lost 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!...

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1. smallworld posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:07 0 1

The screen is 4.7".

4. redmd posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:11 3 0

4.7 for the international version. 4.5 for t mobile version.

5. smallworld posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:12 0 0

Yeah I noticed after it was the T-Mobile version.

2. redmd posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:09 8 0

I don't see why those cons eat 2.5 of total score. it's a mid range phone did someone forget? I think it deserves at least 8. snappy performance alone could warrant that.

8. GTR722 posted on 05 Nov 2012, 10:38 6 0

Remember this is PhoneArena, the S3 mini got a higher score than this phone....

3. thephonedude posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:10 6 0

Finally a L Series Phone that is better than its other versions! GREAT L STYLED PHONE :) I am using L5

6. brandonrana posted on 05 Nov 2012, 08:47 1 3

That dog in the sample shot no. 6 is horrible

10. thephonedude posted on 06 Nov 2012, 03:27 1 1

still more handsome than you.

12. brandonrana posted on 06 Nov 2012, 07:57 0 1

Thanks for complementing yourself

7. djstammo posted on 05 Nov 2012, 09:15 0 2

And why no Gorilla Glass if L7 has?

13. DKMDROID posted on 10 Nov 2012, 04:21 0 0

The international version has gorilla glass 2 not so sure about the T-mobile version but i suspect the only difference is the 0.2" of screen real estate between the 2

9. app_droid_soft posted on 05 Nov 2012, 11:45 0 0

which is better L7 vs s duos vs s3 mini?

11. thephonedude posted on 06 Nov 2012, 03:28 0 0

Eh S3 mini is better in terms of specs.. but if you want great design... the L7 is the one for you

19. shubham3mathur posted on 09 Mar 2013, 02:18 0 0

For more detail and specifications about S3 Mini or Optimus l9 and s duos plz visit at techfactz.com

14. masterwoo posted on 17 Nov 2012, 10:32 0 0

Read more about LG Optimus L9 at indiapricepoint.com/electronics/price-of-lg-l9/

15. Landmarkcm posted on 23 Jan 2013, 21:55 0 0

This site seems to rate the camera quality on some good phones as a negative alot. Whereas phonescoop etc said this phone takes great pictures. Which it does! Wow I think it takes some of the clearest shots ive had. Its better then the 8mp on Lumia 822 I was using. So just goes to show mp count doesn't mean everything. Is Phonearena not focusing right or what...? lol. Anyway I thought I was fully converted to WP8 but im loving Android again with this device. Especially on Tmobiles no contract plan. This phone is awesome for 199!

16. seadude posted on 30 Jan 2013, 04:05 0 0

LG has been known for not supporting their software upgrade. You may get the latest android right now. But you are going to stuck with that android version for the rest of your smartphone life. Don't buy LG, you will regard it next year when everyone is using Android 5.0. I am a victom of the G2X, they promised to upgrade it when it was released 2 years ago. I now have a samsung s3 and the g2x still hasn't get that updated LG originally promised. In fact, LG don't even response to G2X update questions at all... LOL

17. Landmarkcm posted on 30 Jan 2013, 11:55 0 0

I hear ya but im not super worried abt the software update. As long as it's nothing major im missing. If I keep this device for at least a year that will be good for me as I have been going through phones to fast. I haven't liked other things abt some lg's in the past but overall this one is good, & has overall good marks.

18. shubham3mathur posted on 07 Mar 2013, 06:14 0 0

For complete specification and review of LG plz visit techfactz.com

20. Charlie_boy posted on 03 Apr 2013, 00:45 0 0

It's uncanny that the international L9 specs are very similar to the Galaxy Nexus... I wonder how that came about...

21. Teknofilo posted on 02 May 2013, 18:33 0 0

I'd like to point out that the panorama function seems to use the camera mode, rather than the photograph mode, which results in panorama pictures having very small vertical resolution.

We have included a sample in our review at Teknofilo.com blog and, while the article is in Spanish, you'll easily spot where the panorama picture is.

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