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The latest offering by LG, G Pro Lite Dual, comes after the company launched its flagship G2. The device is touted as a low-cost, dual-SIM variant of the Optimus G Pro. The 5.5-inch display manages to grab eyeballs but does it fit the bill? Let’s find out.
The latest offering by LG, G Pro Lite Dual, comes after the company launched its flagship G2. The device is touted as a low-cost, dual-SIM variant of the Optimus G Pro. The 5.5-inch display manages to grab eyeballs but does it fit the bill? Let’s find out.
Design
Big screen, glossy finish and good display — G Pro Lite Dual scores well on all. The device stands out a bit, with four capacitive buttons at the bottom. There is a stylus, as well. But the IPS LCD touchscreen, with a pixel density of 200 ppi, is a disappointment, as almost all competitors offer better pixel density. At 161g, the phone is a bit on the heavier side. With a huge screen, it becomes difficult to carry it.
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Display
A 5.5-inch display is for large-screen lovers. However, the resolution isn’t great at 960×540 pixels. Also, the full high-definition resolution lets you down.
Browsing, multimedia and gaming are a decent experience.
Android 4.1.2 leaves you craving for the 4.2 update. The two microphones ensure noise cancellation.
Processor, battery
The highlight is the MT6577, the budget-conscious customer’s first cheap dual-core processor. At a frequency of 1GHz, its cores are built on the Cortex A9 platform, which provides a decent punch. You will be able to execute your favourite apps and games (not the latest ones though) with minimal lag. A good 1GB RAM (the least you would see in any smartphone in the coming months) ensures you are able to multitask well.
An impressive 3,140mAh battery lasts a day on moderate use.
Camera, storage
An 8MP rear camera is the maximum an MT6577 can take. It serves the basic purpose of clicking pictures but the quality is a big disappointment. The 1.3MP front camera is also okay. In poor lighting, the images can get hazy.
The phone, fortunately, makes a departure from the routine 4GB ROM we’re used to seeing on MediaTek-based devices, with an 8GB on-board space. This might not be enough. For this, there’s a microSD card slot. The upper limit for the memory card is 32GB.
Verdict
It is somewhat difficult to give a verdict to devices like these, which are not really bad, but considering the price and the competitors, things tend to become complex. The device does seem like a decent alternative to other high-priced phablets. It comes with a good battery, too.
However, at Rs 22,990, it might be too expensive for a dual-core phablet. Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro, with a quad-core processor, comes at a less cost. I would suggest you explore your options well.
Big screen, glossy finish and good display — G Pro Lite Dual scores well on all. The device stands out a bit, with four capacitive buttons at the bottom. There is a stylus, as well. But the IPS LCD touchscreen, with a pixel density of 200 ppi, is a disappointment, as almost all competitors offer better pixel density. At 161g, the phone is a bit on the heavier side. With a huge screen, it becomes difficult to carry it.
Display
A 5.5-inch display is for large-screen lovers. However, the resolution isn’t great at 960×540 pixels. Also, the full high-definition resolution lets you down.
Browsing, multimedia and gaming are a decent experience.
Android 4.1.2 leaves you craving for the 4.2 update. The two microphones ensure noise cancellation.
Processor, battery
The highlight is the MT6577, the budget-conscious customer’s first cheap dual-core processor. At a frequency of 1GHz, its cores are built on the Cortex A9 platform, which provides a decent punch. You will be able to execute your favourite apps and games (not the latest ones though) with minimal lag. A good 1GB RAM (the least you would see in any smartphone in the coming months) ensures you are able to multitask well.
An impressive 3,140mAh battery lasts a day on moderate use.
Camera, storage
An 8MP rear camera is the maximum an MT6577 can take. It serves the basic purpose of clicking pictures but the quality is a big disappointment. The 1.3MP front camera is also okay. In poor lighting, the images can get hazy.
The phone, fortunately, makes a departure from the routine 4GB ROM we’re used to seeing on MediaTek-based devices, with an 8GB on-board space. This might not be enough. For this, there’s a microSD card slot. The upper limit for the memory card is 32GB.
Verdict
It is somewhat difficult to give a verdict to devices like these, which are not really bad, but considering the price and the competitors, things tend to become complex. The device does seem like a decent alternative to other high-priced phablets. It comes with a good battery, too.
However, at Rs 22,990, it might be too expensive for a dual-core phablet. Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro, with a quad-core processor, comes at a less cost. I would suggest you explore your options well.
