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Mostly underwhelming hardware, a stuttery experience, and an antiquated version of Android all make the Optimus Elite an unattractive option. quote


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Critic reviews

6.4
5 reviews
  • Reception and call quality
    6.6
  • Display
    5.4
  • Battery life
    7.4
  • Camera
    7.0
  • Ease of use
    7.0
  • Design and form factor
    7.4
  • Portability (size / weight)
    8.0
  • Media support
    7.1
  • Durability
    6.8
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
    8.0

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7.0
PC Mag May 22, 2012

The LG Optimus Elite is a fine way to get connected with an affordable service plan from Virgin Mobile, but it's running on dated hardware.

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6.0
CNET Jun 7, 2012

The bottom line: The LG Optimus Elite packs a couple of interesting extras, but at its core it's no more than an average Android phone with a less than elite design.

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6.0
PC Mag Jun 1, 2012

So if you're more concerned with earth-friendliness than top-of-the-line specs, the LG Optimus Elite is a fine choice for first-time smartphone users. But Sprint's lineup contains other low-cost phones that give you more power for your dollar.

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7.0
phoneArena May 10, 2012

It improves on the winning formula in just about every category, and while it may have shortcomings it is still the entry level phone to beat in our opinion ... for those on a budget looking to run some basic apps and browse the web the Optimus Elite will not disappoint.

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6.0
Android Central May 31, 2012

Mostly underwhelming hardware, a stuttery experience, and an antiquated version of Android all make the Optimus Elite an unattractive option.

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