LG Optimus L9

LG Optimus L9
alaScore 93

36 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the value for money and battery. The responsiveness and screen also get good comments, but the sound and camera get mixed views.

design, screen, responsiveness, battery, value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Optimus L9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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LG Optimus L9 review: Living large

 

The Optimus L9 is the latest addition to the L-series and rightfully takes charge of a lineup that's known for attractive styling and wallet-friendly prices. It obviously made no sense to LG to start from scratch and the L9 is happily reusing bits and...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; Dual-band 3G with HSPA ; 4.7" 16M-color qHD IPS LCD (540 x 960 pixels) capacitive touchscreen ; Android OS v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, LG Optimus UI 3.0 ; TI OMAP 4430 chipset, dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 1 GB...

No Jelly Bean at launch ; Mediocre sunlight legibility ; Poor still camera and video recording quality ; Non-hot-swappable memory card slot

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LG Optimus L9 Review (T-Mobile)

 

Most of us know that when it comes to smartphones, it's a constant struggle to find the right balance between power, looks, and affordability, with affordability normally losing out in the end. The problem most of the time is that the affordable phones...

In fact, I would go so far as to say that the Optimus L9 is one of the best budget handsets on the market at this moment. If you’ve been thinking of picking up a new phone but don’t have hundreds to drop on the latest and greatest, be sure you take a...

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LG Optimus L9 (T-Mobile)

 

T-Mobile is home to some excellent smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note II, but they'll both cost you upwards of $300. That may not be much over the span of a two-year contract, but it's still a lot to throw down all...

Inexpensive. Attractive display. Snappy processor. Good call quality. Light and thin

No voice dialing. Data speeds top out at HSPA+ 21. Bloatware

The LG Optimus L9 for T-Mobile gets you a great mix of features and performance for less than $100.

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LG Optimus L9

 

The LG Optimus L9 offers a beautiful 4.5-inch display and long battery life at an affordable price.

Long battery life; Beautiful display; Thin design; Affordable price

Mediocre camera; Weak audio performance; Small amount of internal storage

Click to EnlargeFor $79.99, the LG Optimus L9 delivers solid performance, a bright 4.5-inch screen and long battery life. You also get some of the software innovations inside the pricier Optimus G, such as QuickMemo. We prefer this smartphone to the...

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LG Optimus L9 (T-Mobile)

 

As the biggest and most high-end device in LG's L-series of midrange phones, the LG Optimus L9 delivers just the right amount of specs and performance that make it a solid consideration without being too ambitious. It has a better camera than the...

The LG Optimus L9 from T-Mobile has a snappy dual-core CPU, 4G, Android 4.0, and a 1080p HD camera.

The Optimus L9's battery drains quickly, it has a poor audio speaker, and it comes preloaded with too much bloatware.

The reasonable $80 price tag, dual-core processor, and Android 4.0, make the LG Optimus L9 a reliable midlevel handset for T-Mobile users.

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LG Optimus L9 Review

 

LG has certainly been on a roll recently. They made Google's newest Nexus smartphone, the Nexus 4, and they released their new flagship device, the Optimus G, just recently on AT&T. However, LG isn't just about the high-end game. They came out with a...

I won’t beat around the bush: For only $80, this phone performs, and if you’re looking for an extremely-thin handset that has an affordable price tag, the L9 could easily be a good choice. However, there’s still some sacrifices that you’ll have to make...

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LG Optimus L9 Review

 

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...

Sleek, comfortable design ; High quality IPS display ; Very good call quality ; Snappy performance

The 5MP camera is underwhelming ; Lacks 42Mbps support

The LG Optimus L9 brings a great budget option to T-Mobile’s lineup. It is of course not as good as the forthcoming Nexus 4, but it absolutely holds its own with similar offerings from HTC and Samsung. The 4.5” IPS display is wonderful, and the dual...

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Review: LG Optimus L9 for T-Mobile USA

 

The LG Optimus L9 offers a great balance between cost, features, and performance. If you're a smartphone shopper on a budget, it's certainly work a look.

The LG Optimus L9 for T-Mobile is quite a good little phone. Aside from the less-than-prime materials used to build it, the L9 earns good marks across the board. The display is solid and the battery life quite good. The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich...

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LG Optimus L9 Hands-On [video]

 

LG announced a new L-Style series device at IFA this week, aimed at the mid-range segment. Say hello to the LG Optimus L9. Hello Optimus L9! What do you have?...

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LG Optimus L9 Review

 

LG has made quite the name for itself with the budget Optimus Lseries, and here’s another entry with the LG Optimus L9. Boasting a 4.7...

okay design ; Pretty good battery life ; Great Call Quality ; Smooth-ish performance

Average camera ; Priced a bit high ; col_1_4 ; col_1_4 style="box border box_blue

With the LG Optimus L9, you get a good screen, great call quality, and good battery life in a slim-ish package. Still think it’s priced a bit high though.

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