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LG Optimus F5

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User ratings:
26
4.2 out of 5
26 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
The LG Optimus F5 is a mid-range 4G handset with a competitive price tagRead more
Cheap, cheerful and 4G. What more could you want?Read more
In-depth review of the LG P875 Optimus F5 (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 4.3", 0.1 kg) with many measurements, benchmarks, and evaluationsRead more
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Pros

  • Colors are realistic and images sharp
  • sharpness is satisfactory
  • the colors are realistic and close to the reference camera's

Cons

  • only 6 months for battery and power adapter
  • the sound is distorted and the audio experience uncomfortable
  • the battery life is only modest

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 960, 540 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 256 ppi
  • 2150 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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LG Optimus F5 - Pros & Cons

LG Optimus F5

Pros

  • Colors are realistic and images sharp
  • sharpness is satisfactory
  • the colors are realistic and close to the reference camera's
  • QSlide apps work pretty well
  • snappy performance and bargain price
  • Cheap
  • cheerful and 4G
  • It lets you multitask
  • Animations are smooth
  • transitions are fast and the integrated features
  • LG has done a good job adding features

Cons

  • only 6 months for battery and power adapter
  • the sound is distorted and the audio experience uncomfortable
  • the battery life is only modest
  • battery life is only modest
  • looks too pale
  • no hard home button
  • The plastic backing the phone is a little bit slippery
  • the phone could slip from your grip at any second
  • phone felt particularly weighty
  • there is no flash on the Optimus F5
  • no point in having a separate App and Download section

LG Optimus F5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2150 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
256 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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LG Optimus F5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 225
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
Panoramayes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width2.54 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight4.62 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution960 x 540 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density256.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Plastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2150.0 mAh
Standby time500.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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LG Optimus F5 LG - Editorial Reviews (6)

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4.0

The LG Optimus F5 is a mid-range 4G handset with a competitive price tag

LG Optimus F5 Hands on: LG Optimus F5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 06.06.2013
Hands on: LG Optimus F5 review

Cheap, cheerful and 4G. What more could you want?

LG Optimus F5 Review LG P875 Optimus F5 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 01.08.2013
Review LG P875 Optimus F5 Smartphone
4.2

In-depth review of the LG P875 Optimus F5 (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 4.3", 0.1 kg) with many measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

LG Optimus F5 Review: LG Optimus F5 (P875)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 18.06.2013
Review: LG Optimus F5 (P875)

The words "budget" and "high-speed" rarely go together, but LG is looking to change all of that, with a smartphone that offers both with a premium name. Packing in 4G, a quarter-HD IPS screen, 5 megapixel camera, and $299 price, is this the best in class for budget buyers?

LG Optimus F5 Budget LG phones that you aren't afraid to own (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 06.06.2013
Budget LG phones that you aren't afraid to own (hands-on)

LG is targeting cost-conscious consumers who still want a superfast wireless connection to their mobile device with the F family of phones.

LG Optimus F5 LG Optimus F5(P875) — Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 11.07.2013
LG Optimus F5(P875) — Review - Ausdroid

LG enters the budget LTE Smartphone market LG has made a great comeback in their mobile phone market share over the past 12 months, from the launch of their budget range L Series handsets which has since seen them achieve the third spot overall for Australian Android market share, and second in Australian market share […]