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LG Optimus M

LG Optimus M
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alaScore 82

113 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 reviews of LG Optimus M. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the usability and design are on the whole positive. The price and camera are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the reception and battery, and there are some less positive views about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Optimus M is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for LG Optimus M

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of LG Optimus M from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the camera and design. The reliability and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the battery, while many are less positive about the reception.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

LG Optimus M+ (MetroPCS) review: LG Optimus M+ (MetroPCS)

 

A little more than a year ago, MetroPCS released its first-ever Android smartphone, the LG Optimus M . Though its plastic build made it less glamorous-looking than its counterparts from different networks, the M was competitively priced and did not...

The LG Optimus M+ 's design has an attractive look, with its convex edges and slim build. Outdoor photo quality and speakerphone output quality are both decent.

The Optimus M+'s data connection is inordinately slow and spotty. Call quality is disappointing.

The design and specs of the affordable LG Optimus M+ surpass its predecessor's, but its data connection is poor even for MetroPCS.

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

LG Optimus M+ (MetroPCS)

 

The LG Optimus M+ is a good option for first-time smartphone buyers looking to save some money on MetroPCS.

Good call quality. Great multimedia support. Solid camera. Affordable plans.

No 3G. Specs are pretty low-end.

Multimedia, Camera, and Conclusions There's an empty microSD card slot underneath the battery cover, in addition to 1.87GB of internal memory. My 32GB and 64GB microSD cards worked fine. The Optimus M+ functions as a versatile media player, and music...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

LG Optimus M (MetroPCS) review

 

LG Optimus M (MetroPCS)

The LG Optimus M has a bright, colorful, and intuitive display. It ships with Android 2.2 and has Wi-Fi, EV-DO Rev. 0, GPS, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and Bluetooth.

The LG Optimus M can't play Flash video in the browser, and it lacks tethering and Wi-Fi hot-spot capabilities.

While not as advanced as the Optimus handsets on other carriers, the Optimus M is still a great entry-level Android phone for MetroPCS customers.

Dec, 2010
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LG Optimus M (MetroPCS)

 

The Optimus M runs on a 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7627, ARM11 processor. It also runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), which gives it a leg up over slower Android 2.1 devices with fewer features. There are five customizable home screens you can swipe between. MetroPCS...

Well-balanced feature set. Runs Android 2.2. Value-priced monthly plans

No 3G (or 4G). A little heavy

The LG Optimus M is a solid Android smartphone, and a great way to take advantage of the company's money-saving unlimited plans.

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LG Optimus M

 

LG Optimus M offers optimum features for its price point

No-contract Android phone ; Price ; Good call quality ; Fine photo quality ; Sharp and bright display

Slow data speeds ; Not Flash-capable ; Lacks tethering capability ; Cheap plastic build

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Robert Faustus (brighthub.com)

LG Optimus M Reviewed

 

The LG Optimus M is the first ever Android powered handset to arrive on MetroPCS. With a price of $230 with a no contract $50 monthly plan, does the Optimus have what it takes to target and grab entry level smartphone customers?

Overall the LG Optimus M is an 'Average' phone for the entry level smartphone market. Though the LG Optimus M has a higher price point at $230, the key is that you don't need a contract on MetroPCS. It's a flat $50 monthly fee with no contract after...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : phonedog.com (phonedog.com)

LG Optimus M Review

 
Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Sydney Myers (phonedog.com)

LG Optimus M Review by Sydney

 

The LG Optimus M. Not so long ago, MetroPCS was just another prepaid carrier with basic prepaid phones and cheap prepaid plans. You could buy a cheap phone for twenty bucks and get unlimited everything (talk, text, and web) for $40 a month.

Speedy processor performance; Stylish design; LG custom UI adds nice visual touches to stock Android

Pre-loaded with a lot of carrier "bloatware"; Data speeds were not the best

The Optimus M is a great option for MetroPCS customers and should definitely not be brushed off as a cheap low-end smartphone. The overall build of the phone, processor performance, and custom UI by LG come together excellently and make for a very...

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"This phone sucks"

 

If you have the choice of buying this product, don't do it. This phone is horrible. I've had it for over a year now, and cannot stand it. The only reason I've have not gotten a new one before now is since it was so expensive. Factory resets don't work,...

It's a smartphone

Locks up screen, turns off on it's own, takes 5 minutes to make a call out at times. Locks up when trying to type a text message.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

This phone sucks

 

If you have the choice of buying this product, don't do it. This phone is horrible. I've had it for over a year now, and cannot stand it. The only reason I've have not gotten a new one before now is since it was so expensive. Factory resets don't work,...

It's a smartphone

Locks up screen, turns off on it's own, takes 5 minutes to make a call out at times. Locks up when trying to type a text message.

Jul, 2013
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