LG K11 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Electronics stores have a huge variety of phones, both flagship and low-cost. Which company is the best smartphone and how to make the right choice so that you do not regret the overpaid money later? Flagship models always cost an order of magnitude more expensive than their budget "counterparts", but they also have their advantages and disadvantages, in addition, expensive smartphones have functions that will never be useful to the average user. And not everyone can pay a hefty sum 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 take a closer look at models with a strong processor, high resolution, and a 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 a lot of RAM. It is very important that the device has a navigator. If the smartphone will be used only for calls and messages, then it is worth choosing an inexpensive phone with a minimum set of functions.

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

LG K11 appearance and its features

The South Korean manufacturer produces not only flagship smartphones, but also models of the economical K-series. The LG K11 is one of the best budget models 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 unharmed after them.

The body of the smartphone is made of metal. A shiny strip stretches along the length of the side edges; it visually separates the front and rear panels. The volume control key is located on the left, on the right - a slot for a SIM card and memory card. The power key is embedded in the fingerprint indicator and is located on the back of the device. The smartphone is military grade and shock resistant. But, of course, even the most "unkillable" phone will eventually get minor scratches.

Specifications

The device has a built-in chipset of the Taiwanese corporation MediaTek MT6750. The RAM is 2 GB, the built-in 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 be possible to load software onto it. The smartphone, like most inexpensive models, lacks an on-the-go function, but it has a radio.

Platform

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

Wireless and navigator

The smartphone has a short-range contactless communication module, Bluetooth, as well as a wireless 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 the 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 finding an object, it is better to look at other models.

Sounds

The LG K11 uses a standard phone call application, so even an inexperienced user won't have any questions. The connection is excellent, the interlocutor will not hear extraneous noises, since they are cut off. However, the spoken speaker lacks volume: if the interlocutor is on the street or in a noisy environment, it will be difficult for him to hear what is being said on the other end of the line. It is worth noting the high-quality speakerphone. The volume of the loudspeakers 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 shot with the front camera are sharp 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, front-facing photos are dark and indistinct.

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

How does a smartphone take pictures at night? Low quality night mode shooting is a common problem with cheap phones. You can try to “save” the still images by applying image processing filters. But that won't improve the situation much.

The same goes for video recording. Very few features and settings. A quality far from flagship models. The color reproduction of the camera is poor, the shades of most colors are too light, and the shades of gray look like black.

USB cable and optional accessories

The box contains a charger, a USB cable, and a device for removing a SIM card along with the phone. At the moment, the manufacturer is not engaged in the release of any accessories for this smartphone.

The declared service life is 2 years.

Smartphone keyboard

The manufacturer has installed its own proprietary keyboard in the device, it is very convenient, the settings can be changed. The choice of keyboards is large, you can familiarize yourself with them in the Google Play application.

The display is bright, reacts with lightning speed to touches, 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 clearly defined position.

Display

The smartphone has a 5.3-inch screen with an extension of 1280x720 pixels. According to the spectrophotometer, comparing the values ​​of the maximum brightness, 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, which cannot be said about the response time test: the device does not work as fast and therefore is not suitable for watching movies. You will have to forget about games too.

The backlight is not bright enough and it lacks contrast, so it is problematic to use a smartphone in clear weather. Moreover, the display coating reflects the sun's rays, which is also not an advantage of this device.In the shade, the texts on the display are quite distinguishable, but the brightness level is still far from desired. Thanks to the liquid crystal display, the picture will be equally clear from all angles, even when viewed from the side.

Smartphone performance and processor

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

LG K11 is stronger than its predecessor, but it is not able to compete with other models, even 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 fun, you will have to adjust the settings and sacrifice the picture quality.

During testing, the display responded quickly to touch.

Does the machine get warm with prolonged use?

The smartphone maintains a standard temperature during normal operating mode. 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 in any way. The sound is normal, unless you turn on the maximum volume. At maximum volume, the speakers may emit a crackling sound. As for the sound via Bluetooth and the audio jack, it is clear and free of extraneous noise. You can connect external speakers, the sound will be better than from the phone speakers.

Autonomy

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

The charging time is 120 minutes.

Outcome

The phone is suitable for those who do not pursue the perfect 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. The LG K11 model, despite the rather weak filling, has good performance for its price category. This budget smartphone has a sturdy body made using a special technology, the coating of which does not lend itself to scratches, as well as a high-quality display and a stylish design.

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

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

Advantages and disadvantages

• Sturdy metal body;
• Good battery life;
• Attractive design;
• High-quality screen, resistant to mechanical damage;
• Large memory card support;
• Silence;
• Sounds good;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Availability of the Glonass navigator and GPS;
• NFC short-range communication chip.

• The backlight is not bright enough;
• Weak "filling", with active use, the smartphone starts to freeze;
• Poor quality of shooting on the front camera;
• Heats up under increased load;
• No dust and splash protection;
• The screen resolution is poor;
• Large error in the navigator;
• No Dual SIM, you can use only one SIM card.

Smartphone specifications