LG Volt (2014) 8GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:32:41, Updated date: 2020-04-16 21:36:27
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the LG Volt (2014) 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the LG Volt (2014) 8GB to see if it was a good buy.
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Grip | 71/100 |
Screen size | 69/100 |
Screen quality | 42/100 |
Battery life | 65/100 |
CPU specs | 14/100 |
Multi-tasking | 20/100 |
Camera specs | 38/100 |
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's features, performance, reviews
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's size
The "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has a width of 66.0mm, a length of 131.6mm, and a thickness of 10.4mm. Men with large hands can easily operate it single-handedly, but a woman with a small hand might feel like the size is a bit bigger. In addition, the weight of the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is about 136.1g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of carrying the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" in terms of size and weight, it will not be a problem for everyday use.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's screen
"LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has a 4.7inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
In terms of screen quality, "LG Volt (2014) 8GB"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's CPU specs
With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.
The "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's camera specs
"LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has a 8.0MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.
Also, "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" has an 3.0MP front camera, which is a relatively low figure. It is good enough for taking profile photos for Twitter or Facebook, but as the images will appear pixelated, you may be frustrated when you need to take a selfie or print your photographs.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is 3000.0mAh, so it has a relatively large capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is good. At this amount, you will not feel stressed even if you are on the internet and Twitter for a long time. Even when playing a game or watching a movie on the go, you can do so comfortably without needing to be conscious of the battery. However, some caution is necessary when watching movies or playing games for too long.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's general rating
The "LG Volt (2014) 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of LG Volt (2014) 8GB
Advantages of LG Volt (2014) 8GB
- It is easy to hold, and you can use it comfortably with one hand.
- It is lightweight.
Disadvantages of LG Volt (2014) 8GB
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
- It has a relatively low-grade front camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
LG Volt (2014) 8GB 's specs
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Maker | LG | ||||
Release date | 2014-05 | ||||
Color | Blue/White | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 66.0mm x 131.6mm x 10.4mm | ||||
Weight | 136.1g | ||||
Display size | 4.7inch | ||||
Display type | IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 540 x 960 | ||||
Pixel density | 234ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 3000.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8926 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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