LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:21:45, Updated date: 2020-04-16 19:03:18
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB to see if it was a good buy.
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Assessment Items | Scores |
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Portability | 75/100 |
Screen size | 69/100 |
Screen clarity | 42/100 |
Battery duration | 56/100 |
Processing capability | 14/100 |
Multitasking | 20/100 |
Camera function | 38/100 |
Contents
- 1.The merits and demerits of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 2.Features, Performance, and Reviews for the LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 2-1. LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's size
- 2-2.The CPU performance of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 2-3. LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's storage capacity
- 2-4. LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's screen
- 2-5.The camera function of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 2-6.The battery performance of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 2-7.Overall assessment of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- 3.Specifications of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's size
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" is 66.0mm wide, 129.6mm tall, and 9.8mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB", it weighs about 121.0g. The weight of this phone is such that you'll barely notice it at all even when using one-handed. As such, you shouldn't have any problems using it even for long periods of time.
Both the size and weight of the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.
LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's screen
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" has a 4.7inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.
The screen quality of the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" is such that images and videos can occasionally be somewhat blurry. For general usage however, it's largely not a problem.
The CPU performance of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
The processing performance of the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" is quite low at 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" only has 1.0GB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.
In rating the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.
LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB 's storage capacity
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" has 8.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.
Since the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
The camera function of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
The main camera of the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" has a capacity of 8.0MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.
Additionally, the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" has a 3.0MP pixel front camera, which is not a very good performance. Image quality can be quite grainy, so while it might be okay for profile photos on Twitter or Facebook, if you're taking selfies or want to print out your photos, you'll probably feel the camera's limitations.
The battery performance of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB"'s battery capacity is 2440.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.
Overall assessment of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
The "LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.
The merits and demerits of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
The merits of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
- Its light and quite easy to hold.
The demerits of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
- The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
- The front camera is not very high-spec, so it's not really good if you want to take pictures to post on social media.
Specifications of LG G2 mini (2014) 8GB
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Maker | LG | ||||
Release date | 2014-04 | ||||
Color | Titan Black/Lunar White/Red/Gold | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 66.0mm x 129.6mm x 9.8mm | ||||
Weight | 121.0g | ||||
Display size | 4.7inch | ||||
Display type | IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 540 x 960 | ||||
Pixel density | 234ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2440.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 8.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 3.0MP | ||||
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