Smartphone LG K11- advantages and disadvantages

Electronics stores carry a huge variety of phones, both flagship and low-end. Which company’s smartphone is better and how to make the right choice so that you don’t regret the overpaid money later? Flagship models are always much more expensive than their budget “brothers”, but they also have their advantages and disadvantages, in addition, expensive smartphones have features that will never be useful to the average user. And not everyone can pay a crazy amount just for a promoted brand.

Therefore, before buying a smartphone, you should decide for what purposes the gadget will be used. Fans of active games should look at models with a strong processor, high resolution, large display. For those who are constantly on the move and like to take pictures, a smartphone with a high-quality camera and advanced photo and video capabilities is suitable. Businessmen need a reliable smartphone with plenty of RAM. It is very important that the device has a navigator. If the smartphone will be used only for calls and messages, then you should choose an inexpensive phone with a minimum set of functions.

So, in choosing a smartphone, you should rely on your own preferences and goals.In this review, we will focus on the budget smartphone LG K11.

Appearance of LG K11 and its features

The South Korean manufacturer produces not only flagship smartphones, but also economical K-series models. The LG K11 is one of the best budget phones out there, thanks to its durable and scratch-resistant display. The smartphone has a 5.3-inch screen and a mid-range processor. This gadget can be safely called protected, because it is able to withstand falls and remain safe and sound after them.

The body of the smartphone is made of metal. A shiny strip stretches along the length of the side faces; it visually separates the front and rear panels. The volume control key is located on the left, on the right is a slot for a SIM card and a memory card. The power key is integrated into the fingerprint indicator and is located on the back of the device. The smartphone is protected by military standard and resistant to shock. But, of course, even on the most “indestructible” phone, minor scratches will appear over time.

Characteristics

The device is equipped with a Taiwanese MediaTek MT6750 chipset. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, the internal memory is 16 GB, but it can be significantly expanded. It is worth noting that the memory card is used only as an external drive, it will not work to download software.The smartphone, like most inexpensive models, lacks the on-the-go function, but has a radio.

Platform

The device has Android 7.1 operating system. The manufacturer has tried to create icons and design - everything looks stylish and pleasing to the eye. In addition, there are some branded applications from LG: software for watching TV, for moving photo, video files and documents, as well as the “Smart Doctor” application, which will help maintain smartphone performance.

Wireless and navigator

The smartphone has a short-range contactless communication module, Bluetooth, as well as a wireless communication function, the frequency of which is 2.4 GHz. The navigator is not as accurate as that of popular smartphones, moreover, the device “thinks” for quite a long time while searching for satellites. But accuracy up to five meters is a very good result for a mid-range phone. Navigator LG K11 is suitable for everyday use and copes well with the tasks. But if you need one hundred percent accuracy in the search for any object, it is better to look at other models.

Sounds

The LG K11 uses a standard application for telephone conversations, so even an inexperienced user will not have questions. The connection is excellent, the interlocutor will not hear extraneous noises, since they are cut off. However, the speaker does not have enough volume: if the interlocutor is on the street or in a noisy environment, it will be difficult for him to hear what is said on the other end of the wire. It is worth noting the high-quality speakerphone. The volume of the speakers is average, but it is enough for negotiations in a work and home environment.

Camera

How does a smartphone take pictures in normal lighting? The device has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Frames taken with the front camera are clear only if the hand does not shake. In the camera settings, you can correct something, for example, skin color, this will help to slightly improve the quality of the picture. In general, the photos on the front camera are dark and fuzzy.

The camera on the rear panel shoots much better, but at night the photos lack sharpness and it is difficult to see objects in the frame. A big plus of the LG K11 camera is macro photography. In well-lit areas, objects look bright and clear.

How does a smartphone take pictures at night? Poor night mode footage is a common problem with cheap phones. You can try to “save” your photos by applying image processing filters. But that doesn't make things much better.

The same goes for video recording. Very few features and settings. The quality is far from the flagship models. The color reproduction of the camera leaves a lot to be desired, most colors are too light, and grays look like black.

USB cable and optional accessories

In the box, along with the phone, there is a charger, a USB cable, and a SIM card ejector. At the moment, the manufacturer does not release any accessories for this smartphone.

The stated service life is 2 years.

Smartphone keyboard

The manufacturer installed his branded keyboard into the device, it is very comfortable, the settings can be changed. The choice of keyboards is large, you can get acquainted with them in the Google Play application.

The display is bright, responds to touch with lightning speed, does not slow down. The fingerprint indicator is conveniently located and works quickly. But it is worth paying attention to the fact that the finger should be located in a well-defined position.

Display

The smartphone has a 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. According to the spectrophotometer, comparing the maximum brightness values, we can say that this smartphone model is significantly inferior to the leading smartphones from Chinese manufacturers, but surpassed the readings of some cheap ones.

The phone successfully passed the flicker test, but the response time test is not the same: the device does not work as fast, therefore, it is not suitable for watching movies. You also have to forget about the games.

The backlight is not bright enough and lacks contrast, so it is problematic to use a smartphone in clear weather. Moreover, the display cover reflects the sun's rays, which is also not a plus of this device. In the shadows, the texts on the display are quite legible, but the brightness level is still far from desirable. Thanks to the liquid crystal display, the picture will be equally clear from all angles, even if you look at the screen from the side.

Smartphone performance and processor

The phone is powered by a Taiwanese manufacturer MediaTek chipset with an ARM A53 octa-core processor. The amount of RAM is 2GB, the main memory is 16GB. At the moment, there are better models on the smartphone market at the same price.

LG K11 is stronger than its predecessor, but is not able to compete with other models, even if in the same price category.If you do not overload the phone, then it works fine, but if you open a large number of applications or games, the device starts to freeze and slow down.

Entertainment

Only the simplest games are suitable for this smartphone. Power-hungry applications will only degrade performance. But if you want to play something more complex and exciting, you will have to adjust the settings and sacrifice picture quality.

During testing, the display quickly responded to touch.

Does the device heat up after prolonged use?

During normal operation, the smartphone maintains the standard temperature. However, during loads, the device heats up noticeably. During testing, the maximum temperature exceeded 35 degrees.

Sound system

The phone is equipped with only two speakers, but this does not affect the sound quality. The sound is normal, if you do not turn on the maximum volume. At maximum volume, the speakers may crackle. As for the sound via Bluetooth and the audio jack, it is clear and without extraneous noise. You can connect external speakers, the sound will be better than from the phone's speakers.

autonomy

With a 3000 mAh battery with active use, the smartphone is able to work for more than half a day. These are excellent indicators. The LG K11 beat its predecessor by as much as three hours. Although the smartphone is not able to compete with expensive models, but given the not very large battery capacity, the autonomy test was passed “perfectly”.

The charging time is 120 minutes.

Results

The phone is suitable for those who do not pursue the ideal quality of photos, videos and do not play games.The device copes well with everyday tasks, if it is not overloaded, it works stably and at an acceptable speed. Model LG K11, despite the rather weak filling, has a good performance for its price category. This budget smartphone has a sturdy case made using a special technology, the coating of which does not give in to scratches, as well as a high-quality display and stylish design.

The quality of photos and videos leaves much to be desired, but such a camera is enough if the user is not a selfie lover. During testing, the device showed good results in terms of autonomy. But it is worth noting that most cheap smartphones have data about the same. LG K11 is inferior to the flagship models in all respects, while the manufacturer does not lower the price bar. Some may think that the phone is not worth the money, but the K11 has more reliable protection than its other predecessors from the K-series.

Despite its shortcomings, the smartphone is in demand in many countries around the world.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Sturdy metal body;
• Good autonomy;
• Attractive design;
• High-quality screen, resistant to mechanical damage;
• Support large memory card;
• Noiselessness;
• Good sound;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Availability of Glonass and GPS navigator;
• NFC proximity chip.

• The backlight is not bright enough;
• Weak “stuffing”, with active use, the smartphone starts to freeze;
• Poor quality of shooting on the front camera;
• Heats up under increased load;
• No protection against dust and splashes;
• Screen resolution leaves much to be desired;
• Large error in the navigator;
• No Dual SIM, only one SIM card can be used.

Smartphone Specifications