For quite some time now, LG has been releasing one after another similar smartphones, both in terms of characteristics and in appearance. The names and some specifications change. The hero of today's review does not differ in anything fundamentally new from his “brothers”. LG K7 X210DS is positioned by the manufacturer as a selfie phone. It has an alternative name - LG K7 3G. This indicates that there are other versions of this device that differ in some characteristics and the presence of 4G.

The smartphone went on sale in 2016. Large, well-known retailers sell it at a price of 136 USD. The price is current at the time of writing this review. What LG offers us for this money, see the review.

Absolutely all the technical characteristics of this smartphone indicate that this is a budget smartphone. entry level.

Design

The smartphone comes in black, white and gold colors. The side frames are painted to look like metal, although in fact the body material is plastic. Back cover It has a rough surface, so the smartphone does not try to slip out of your hands. There are no buttons on the side edges: the volume rocker and power button are located on the rear panel. Back and Home buttons are missing on the front panel. They are transferred programmatically to the display. The body has a collapsible design. Case dimensions: 72.5 x 143.6 x 9.05 mm, weight - 158 g.

CPU

The MediaTek MT6580M system-on-chip is responsible for the performance of the smartphone. The chip consists of 4 Cortex-A7 cores, which can operate at a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz. The graphics chip is Mali-400MP2. In the synthetic performance test, the LG K7 scores about 23 thousand points. This is a typical result for budget smartphones.

In operation, the device demonstrates good performance. The power of the installed hardware is enough to ensure fast operation of the interface and running applications. There is enough performance for navigation, browser and other things. Moreover, the smartphone can handle 3D games without any problems. Naturally, the most hardware-demanding games will only work normally with reduced graphics settings.

Memory

Volume random access memory- 1 GB. The required minimum for comfortable use of the device, and a typical indicator for most budget smartphones. The built-in memory is only 8 GB, of which about 4 is available to the user, the rest is used for system needs. Under the cover there is a slot in which you can place a memory card up to 32 GB.

Autonomous operation

The battery capacity is 2125 mAh. You shouldn’t count on more than a day of moderately active use of the device. This is quite an expected result for such a battery. The power supply is removable, so if something happens it can be easily replaced. Standard complete Charger has a current of 2A.

Camera

An 8 MP CMOS sensor is installed as the main camera. There is a flash and autofocus. The camera application is standard for Android, that is, LG did not traditionally change the interface. The camera can record video with a maximum resolution of Full HD (1920 x 1080), frame rate is 30 FPS. You can shoot with one touch while manually focusing.

The quality of the resulting photographs is acceptable if the shooting is carried out during the day, in good lighting. When there is insufficient lighting, at night and indoors, noise will be clearly visible in photographs.

The front camera can take photos with a resolution of 5 MP. Since the smartphone is geared towards taking selfies, the front camera has received expanded capabilities. The first option is to shoot with a gesture. After turning on the front camera, just make a gesture with your palm (clench and unclench your fist). A three-second countdown will begin, during which the user must prepare for automatic shooting (take the desired pose, make the necessary facial expression). But this is in theory. In practice, this function does not always work.

An equally interesting feature is the “virtual flash”. When activated, most of the screen turns white and the backlight increases to its maximum level. This makes it possible to photograph yourself even in complete darkness. Naturally, such a solution will not replace a real flash, but it is better than nothing.

Display

The smartphone has a 5-inch display with FWVGA resolution(854 x 480), with a pixel density per inch of 196 PPI. For a 5” screen this is a rather modest figure. But the load on the graphics chip is reduced. Matrix type - TFT, using On-Cell Touch technology, which in theory should have a positive effect on image properties. The viewing angles of the screen in this model are not maximum. But not the worst. That is, with a slight tilt, the image remains visible, the colors are not inverted. This is enough for work. The touch perceives 2 touches simultaneously.

The protective glass is called Ark Glass. Its edges are slightly rounded using 2.5D technology. There is little practical use, but it feels nice to the touch and looks good. There is an oleophobic layer on the glass.

Network communications

The smartphone has two slots for nano-SIM. The LG K7 X210DS smartphone can operate on 2G and 3G networks. For networking fourth generation A separate version of this device is intended. Available GPS module with A-GPS support. Wireless data transfer interfaces are represented only by single-band Wi-Fi with support Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth version 4.1.

Sound

The main speaker is located on the back of the case. There are no complaints about the sound quality; no creaks were noticed when playing the melody. The volume is not the most outstanding, but it is enough for watching movies, alarm clocks and ringtones. The conversational speaker does not cause any complaints.

Software

The preinstalled version of the operating system is Android 5.1 Lollipop. LG K7 is different in that it doesn't have branded shell from LG. That is, the user gets a smartphone with a “clean” Android version. Perhaps someone will like this solution. But, on the other hand, the interface becomes boring and uninteresting.

Additional features

The features of the smartphone include the so-called “virtual flash” of the front camera.

Pros and cons of LG K7 X210DS

Pros:

• nice design and comfortable body shape;
• Pretty good front camera compared to other budget devices.

Minuses:

• low screen resolution;
• inadequate price.

Our review of the LG K7 X210DS

We have before us another entry-level dual-SIM smartphone. Nothing bad can be said about it, especially since LG makes high-quality, reliable smartphones. However, in terms of characteristics and capabilities, the LG K7 X210DS corresponds to Chinese devices that are in the $70 price category. The overpayment is quite significant. However, the LG K7 is suitable for those people who do not want to deal with Chinese devices and would like to purchase a relatively inexpensive smartphone for calls, Internet surfing, watching videos, and, of course, taking selfies.

Video review of LG K7 X210DS

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LG introduced the K7 smartphone in January, and now it can already be found on sale. The device belongs to the budget line, but has quite presentable characteristics. Today we will review the LG K7 smartphone and tell you more about it.

What makes the LG K7 design unique?

The device is positioned as a selfie phone. It is equipped with a front camera (5 MP), which allows you to take pictures using hand gestures. To capture a self-portrait, you need to show the camera your open palm and then clench it into a fist. After this, the timer will start counting down and your photo will be displayed on the screen. The 8 MP main camera also has the ability to shoot by gesture and has a shutter function when you touch the screen.

You can take high-quality images of your portrait even in low light conditions. The selfie camera has a built-in virtual flash. It will provide illumination and allow you to take photographs at any time of the day.

Another feature of the device is its relief back panel. It will not allow the phone to fall out of your hands. At the same time, fingerprints are not noticeable on the case. It is worth noting that the gadget was released in three versions - black, white and gold. On photo of Lji K7 phone you can see that the first two have raised panels, the gold one is completely smooth and matte.

The Lji K7 smartphone is equipped with a recently introduced feature - Knock code. If earlier LG introduced the Knock on function, which allowed you to unlock the screen double tap, now the user can independently set the unlock combination. You can come up with not only any rhythm and tap it on the display with your finger, but also set a specific place where the combination will work.

Now let's look at the remaining characteristics of the LG K7. Let's start with the appearance. In addition to the embossed rear panel, the smartphone also has some special features on the front side. The 5-inch TFT display has 2.5D glass with rounded edges. Dimensions LG K7 x210ds: length - 143.6 mm, width - 72.5 mm, thickness - 9.05 mm. At the same time, the device weighs 158.6 grams.

The removable battery has a capacity of 2125 mAh. You don't need to wait for the gadget to charge - just replace the dead battery with a charged one - and continue to enjoy the capabilities of your smartphone.

A quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz ensures the speed of the device. The amount of RAM is 1 GB, built-in memory is 8 GB. The device can store data up to 32 GB if you insert a memory card into it. The phone works on Android based 5.1 Lollipop.

What is the cost of LG K7?

The price of an LG K7 device in Russia is on average 9990 rubles. You can already find it in many stores in the Russian Federation.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72.4 mm (millimeters) 7.24 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.85 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	143.5 mm (millimeters) 14.35 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.65 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	9.05 mm (millimeters) 0.91 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.36 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	158 g (grams) 0.35 lbs 5.6 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	94.02 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.71 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek MT6580M
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	2
GPU clock speed Speed ​​of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	416 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.23 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.36 in (inches) 110.71 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.779:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	480 x 854 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	196 ppi (pixels per inch) 77ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	66.52% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	2.5D curved glass screen

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves communication speed, coverage, and facilitates easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.1
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide more fast exchange data, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2125 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	5 hours 30 minutes 5.5 h (hours) 330 min (minutes) 0.2 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	350 h (hours) 21000 min (minutes) 14.6 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	7 h (hours) 420 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	350 h (hours) 21000 min (minutes) 14.6 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998.	0.549 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.978 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the USA they are controlled by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.435 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

A year ago

Good quality of pictures, good reception of Inta in the city of course!

2 years ago

The only thing is a good camera

2 years ago

The camera is average, the battery is also enough for one day

2 years ago

1. Design; 2. 2 SIM cards; 3. Brand; 4. Convenient activation of silent mode, you can immediately set the duration of operation in this mode; 5. There is a function of economical energy consumption; 6. Loud; 7. Price. 8. 4G Internet.

2 years ago

Reliable. Doesn't slow down. Good sound. Low price. Normal appearance. Very convenient adjustment button on the back. There is also an on/off button, which is also convenient.

2 years ago

It is possible to make and receive calls

2 years ago

nothing special bland

2 years ago

support for 4th generation networks, uninterrupted communication, good display visibility in any lighting. 5-inch diagonal, quite capacious 2500 mAh battery, convenient controls and all this at an affordable price

2 years ago

I was pleased with the phone. The price is more than justified.

2 years ago

five-inch display with bright colors, 8 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel front camera. Battery 2500 mAh, design, triple slot, 4G, convenient location of the power button, interface. Overall a pleasure to use.

For the first six months it worked fine, but then it started to freeze constantly, this moment A year and a half has passed since the date of purchase, the battery is weak, if in the evening there is 50-40% charge, then in the morning it will already be turned off, if you use it for half a day... I don’t recommend this phone, it’s better to save up and buy a normal phone!

Slows down. Doesn't work at all in cold weather. Overflows internal memory with a free SD card. Extremely inconvenient to use

A year ago

It was purchased based on reviews, because at first it came clean, without any applications from Google. I don't get that anymore. The smartphone was crammed with Google apps, most of which were unnecessary. , but at the same time they take up a lot of memory space. The battery was very disappointing, it can easily run out within a day, and this is only after 10 minutes of conversation and 1 hour of using the map and navigator. And after that it needs to be charged for 5 hours)))) money for 2 more charges, in the car and for the dacha!

2 years ago

It slows down terribly, the screen is fragile - it cracked after hitting the floor of the car, the battery quickly failed

2 years ago

There is not enough memory at all, it constantly slows down in normal applications

2 years ago

1. The battery drains quickly. 2. The camera is so-so; 3. When you turn on the economy mode, the screen is unattractively illuminated with orange stripes at the top and bottom; 4. If you want to set your own ringtone, get ready to dance with a tambourine. 5. The screen on button is located on the back; you can turn it on by double-clicking on the screen - but this feature is sometimes dull. In general, the touch is so-so. 6. To end a call, it does not always turn on by itself, that is, the light sensor does not work very well. You have to “light up the screen” with the power button. 7. I couldn’t find how to create my own sound profiles; 8. I couldn’t find how to set a separate melody for each SIM. (maybe because I have one SIM card in it); 9. Memory. Applications cannot be transferred to it. And even if you install an application to record calls, you will have to

2 years ago

Not for this price. The camera sucks, that's true.

2 years ago

There is no possibility to create groups in the contacts of the notebook, there is no notepad, there is no “silent” selection function, there is no “notepad”, there is no ability to set a melody for the call, pressing buttons, etc. the tap responds to pressing the brake. This is my third ski. The other two are OK. This phone should cost 1500 rubles with such capabilities. Just a dialer

2 years ago

1. constantly heats up on its own 2. battery. holds weakly 3 constantly crashes application errors 4 is terribly slow and constantly hangs

2 years ago

I still need to walk around and use it to find the downsides, so far everything is fine