Lg leon sizes. Description, characteristics, reviews for LG Leon H324

This review— final story about the new line affordable smartphones according to LG. Leon is the youngest and, accordingly, the cheapest model. It is clear that a budget device is characterized by endless compromises, but it is gratifying that the device, despite all this, still received the spirit and functionality of not only its older brothers, but also the company’s flagship.

Equipment here is expectedly simple and sparse. There is a network power supply, cable Micro USB and accompanying documentation. It’s a pity, of course, that LG didn’t include at least a bad, but still wired, headset in the package. Let's be honest, consumers who buy devices of this level are often not demanding of sound quality. And getting a bonus in the form of headphones is always nice. Still, the device has support for memory cards for downloading music, and, in addition, is equipped with an FM radio, which does not work without headphones connected. In general, we saved in the wrong places.

Design

Unfortunately, the hero of today's review is an exception from the entire line and does not have a truly curved screen, which we can see in Spirit or. The front surface here is completely flat without any radius of curvature, which the manufacturer proudly talks about in older devices.

The protective glass has a real, truly effective oleophobic coating.

According to my observation, the screen protection from the accumulation of fingerprints and dust is implemented even better than in the older and more expensive one. Real miracles!

Located above the display front-camera with distance sensor. But there was no place to install an ambient light sensor. Instead, a function has been implemented to switch the backlight to a minimum level at night, that is, according to a schedule. You can live with this, and even quite well.

The touch keys for system control are part of the interface, so the area under the screen is empty. There is only a decorative strip of plastic and nothing else.

The sides of the smartphone are empty, since all the physical buttons, according to the good old tradition of the manufacturer, are located behind the back.

Moreover, in Leon the keys are part of a detachable cover, while in other devices they were located directly on the body. In other words, if the back cover is removed, the only way to turn off the device is by removing the battery.

The main camera is located in the center of the back side, and the LED flash is located nearby.

Under the cover there is a slot for Micro SD memory cards and other internals of the device.

The pride of the company is removable battery. I don’t know why users need this functionality, but LG presents it in a positive way. Under the battery there are slots for installing Micro SIM cards.

Each SIM card can connect to 3G networks, but they cannot do this at the same time.

This is set programmatically in the settings on either the first or second card. The only way.

The audio output is on the top edge of the device, and the universal Micro USB connector is on the bottom. Each end has its own microphone.

Rear end is stylized to resemble specially processed metal, despite the fact that the battery compartment cover is made of plastic, as is the entire smartphone.

The dimensions of the device are quite miniature. He is the smallest among his brothers and even, perhaps, among his competitors. We look at the plate with dimensions below.

For me personally, the device is too small, both in size and screen. I have long been accustomed to larger 5 - 5.5-inch devices. However, those who used, say, the iPhone 4, will be pleasantly pleased with the increased screen area.

There are expectedly three color versions of the device available on the market and all have rather romantic names: metallic black, silky white and shining gold. Each of these variations looks original, so the use of a loud name can be considered justified.

Display

The smartphone has an IPS matrix with a diagonal of 4.5 inches and a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The pixel density per square inch is 218 pixels, which is enough for comfortable work. Individual pixels, of course, can be seen, but during normal use at a distance of 30-50 cm from the eyes, everything looks clear and smooth.

I would like to note that the screen sandwich is made using In-Cell Touch technology, that is, without an air gap between the glass and the LED panel. In fact, you get the feeling that you are touching directly the icons and links of the interface, and not the glass, which is often at a noticeable distance from the LED substrate.
Viewing angles are expectedly good. IPS (in-plane switching) at its finest! What else can you say?

Specifications LG Leon H324

• MediaTek MT6582 processor 1.3 GHz (4 cores)
• video accelerator Mali-400 MP with a frequency of 500 MHz
• RAM 768 MB (322 MB)
• 4 GB built-in storage (approximately 1.56 GB actually available)
• Supports Micro SD memory cards up to 32 GB
• 4.5" IPS display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels (218 ppi)
• front camera VGA (0.3 MP)
• main camera 5 MP
• battery 1900 mAh
• Android OS version 5.0.1
• shell
• connectors: two SIM cards (Micro), Micro USB (2.0), 3.5 audio output
• sensors: accelerometer, distance sensor, digital compass

• 2G (GSM 900 / 1800), 3G (HSPA+ 900 / 2100)
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1
• GPS, FM radio

A little about the “brains” of the device. SoC Mediatek MT6582 (32 bit) is installed here. The processor is made using 28-nanometer technology and includes 4 Cortex-A7 cores. This chip is quite old (released at the end of 2013) and is comparable in performance to Ndivia Tegra 3.

I would like to say something about memory separately. Only 4 GB are allocated for data storage, of which 2.43 GB are occupied by the system.

As a result, only 1.56 GB is available to the user, and that is only if unnecessary content in the form of pre-installed applications is removed.

The rest of the picture looks like this. There is no NFC, the OTG protocol is not supported, and the front camera is still with VGA resolution - in general, it has all the delights of a real budget device in terms of additional technical goodies.

It is clear that against the backdrop of all this, you should not expect breakthrough performance from a smartphone. The interface of the proprietary shell does not slow down, since it is well optimized for the built-in hardware, but the device still likes to think when launching applications and switching between them. Since there are no stutters or any errors, even taking into account the sluggishness of the smartphone, using it is still more pleasant than not.

The results of system tests are clearly presented below.

The international modification of LG Leon differs from the one sold on the domestic market as follows. Firstly, this is support LTE networks Cat 4. Next comes Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 with clock frequency 1.2 GHz. Then RAM for a whole 1 GB and 8 GB allocated for data storage. For some reason, in the foreign version the battery capacity was slightly reduced to 1820 mAh. That's probably all.

Photo

The main camera here is represented by a 5-megapixel module; accordingly, the output images are obtained in a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. There is autofocus, which, in general, works correctly.

The quality of the final images cannot but rejoice.

With sufficient daylight, the pictures turn out really good, and on a smartphone screen it looks just great.

There are no fatal errors in automatic detection exposure, there are practically no darkened places or disappearance into an incomprehensible colored fog, as often happens in budget cameras. For the most part, everything is fine. In no case can you compare the capabilities of the LG Leon with flagships, but for its money it shoots well.

The originals of the photographs presented can be found at this link.

The only conditions where Leon showed itself, to put it mildly, not with the best side- This is night photography.

The photos turn out very blurry, with huge noise and all that. Taking pictures with a smartphone at night is not at all an option.

The device is capable of recording videos in a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps. The quality of the video is not bad, but, of course, it is far from the best. For non-artistic photography, Leon's capabilities will be quite sufficient. Example below.

Software shell

I would like to devote a few paragraphs to the proprietary software add-on. In this respect, the device is no different from its counterparts. The same stylish, minimalistic and quite functional shell from LG is present here.

The bottom strip with keys for controlling the system can be configured in detail. You can change the background color from white to black and back, change touch buttons in some places, add new ones or remove old ones - in general, everything can be customized for yourself.

It’s great that the company is porting the interesting features of older devices to younger ones. I'm talking about a keyboard that can be customized in detail. You can customize the key block by changing the height, and thus the size of the buttons, as well as adding additional symbols, such as a comma or a question mark, depending on which one you use most often.

As always, you can lock your device not only with a password or graphic key, but also a special combination of several touches to different areas of the screen - Knock Code. The thing is very convenient and is only available on “ski” smartphones.

It’s more convenient for me to keep the screen on for a minute, but after the device reaches a 15 percent charge level and at some other point (we were unable to track this), everything returns to the original fifteen seconds. This behavior is observed on all products of the Korean company and personally it really bothers me.

Battery life

The device is equipped with a removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1900 mAh. “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs,” this is the approach that obviously guided the engineers when creating the LG Leon. Weak hardware means you need to install a weak battery. Ultimately, we have the same standard operating time for a modern smartphone, be it a flagship or a simple dialer with Android on board. I mean one day with a fairly heavy load.

Of course, the device is capable of staying afloat for two days, and with gentle use (an hour and a half of screen operation) even more, but this is a ceiling. There is no need to hope for anything else.

Why doesn’t some manufacturer take and install a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh in a smartphone that is weak in terms of hardware. This would be a truly competitive advantage. It is clear that there are thousands of nuances for this, the main of which are the thickness of the final product, the internal layout of parts, and so on. To solve all these problems, you will have to create a device from scratch, and not on the basis of something that already existed before. Rearrange parts, conduct hundreds of tests, and so on. However, work hard, damn it! People want long-lasting budget solutions and they are willing to vote for it with their money!

Bottom line

You can complete the review review mostly in a positive way. For example LG Leon it is clear that the company is focusing on design and ease of use. Characteristics fade into the background and guess what? This is not to say that this is a losing approach. Judge for yourself, Apple manages to successfully sell its smartphones even with hardware inside that is objectively behind its competitors. People don't need hundreds of megahertz and megapixels for a minimal or not very large amount of money. Comfort and style are important.

LG Leon meets all such expectations. Yes, it lacks a curved design and does not stand out due to its time battery life, is quite thoughtful even when performing simple tasks, and yet it is well made. Often in the budget segment, manufacturers save on everything, including the emotional charge that the device carries. The result is something that leaves a lasting impression: “This smartphone was made only because the board of directors decided to enter the segment budget solutions. Moreover, this had to be done as soon as possible.” Samsung and smaller companies, such as Fly, often suffer from this approach, or more precisely, such results in the form of uninteresting, pass-through devices. It's great that LG isn't on this list.

Release date: already on sale Price: 7,990 rubles

At the MWC 2015 exhibition, which took place at the end of February, South Korean LG presented several inexpensive models of quad-core smartphones running on the latest version of the Android OS. We already wrote about Magna and Spirit a little earlier, now it’s time for a review of LG Leon.

Unlike older models, the new product does not have a curved screen and has more modest characteristics. But the price was only about 150 US dollars.

The smartphone received a strict design typical of LG: straight side lines and a slightly curved back cover. It is made of gray plastic, but the build quality is at the proper level, so the smartphone does not look cheap. The color of the front panel is black, and only at the bottom you can see a gray insert. There are also models with white and golden covers, but these were not seen on our market at the time of writing the review.

Unlike its older “brother” and “sister” (Spirit and Magna), the smartphone is presented in only one version (there is no modification with LTE support). Otherwise the characteristics are very close to them.

CPU

The LG Leon uses a budget quad-core processor from the Taiwanese MTK corporation, model MT6582. Its clock speed reaches 1.3 GHz, it is identical to the CPU in the Spirit and Magna versions without 4G support.

The smartphone uses a dual-core Mali-400 modification as a video processor. Due to the lower display resolution, the device's performance is even slightly higher than that of older models. Thus, the synthetic AnTuTu benchmark shows approximately 18 thousand points, which is 1000 more than Magna.

Memory

The amount of RAM suffered in comparison with older devices in the line: it was reduced by a quarter. 768 MB does not look impressive enough these days. For example, from less famous brands from China you can (at your own risk) purchase a phone with 1 or even 2 GB for the same amount random access memory.

Volume internal storage LG Leon has also decreased and is 4 GB. About half of them are available for downloading user-generated content. The memory card slot has not gone away, so the issue of expanding disk space is easily resolved.

Battery

The LG Leon battery is removable, it is made using traditional lithium-ion technology and has a capacity of 1900 mAh. In standby mode, with the Internet turned off, the smartphone can last 2-3 days. Under intense load, discharging from 100% to zero will take 5-7 hours, depending on the display backlight level. The indicators are similar to other devices in the series. The battery capacity decreases from the older model to the younger one, but the screen size also decreases.

Camera

The smartphone has a budget matrix with a capacity of 5 MP. It is equipped with a flash and autofocus, and allows you to get photos of acceptable quality in bright sunshine. But in semi-darkness, detail is significantly reduced. The only thing the lens can boast of in low light is its ability to photograph text. For such a task, the power of the built-in flash is quite enough. But portraits in such conditions turn out noticeably worse.

The front camera has a modest VGA matrix, from which you should not expect anything special. If you can still see some details in a “selfie” taken in the sun, then about indoor photos you can say: “okay, at least you look like yourself.”

Display

The LG Leon screen, unlike older models, cannot boast of HD resolution. It uses a budget IPS matrix with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. Its resolution is 854x480 pixels and pixel density is 220 DPI. The touchscreen is made of glass, but lacks an oleophobic coating that prevents the sensor from quickly becoming dirty. Therefore, the buyer will have to put up with stains on the screen or constantly carry a napkin with him to wipe it.

There are no complaints about the contrast and viewing angles of the display (after all, IPS does its job). But the brightness in the sun seems downright weak. As for graininess, for those who were tempted to use a Full-HD device, it will seem too noticeable. But an inexperienced person may not even pay attention to this.

Data transfer

Lg Leon is equipped with two slots for SIM cards, the operation of which is implemented in the traditional alternating way (both of them work in standby mode, but when making calls, the second one goes offline). The list of supported networks includes only 2G and 3G.

Separately, it is worth noting the good implementation of GPS and Wi-Fi antennas. Many inexpensive devices suffer from low power signal, especially indoors. LG Leon does not have this drawback.

Sound

The musical capabilities of the smartphone are quite typical for a device of this class. LG Leon, like most budget devices, is capable of generating loud sound when making a call, but to enjoy your favorite songs, the clarity of the sound from the speakers is not enough for a music lover. In headphones, the situation is noticeably better: both bass and high frequencies are reduced slightly.

People who use a smartphone for long conversations will appreciate the active noise reduction system. The second microphone, installed on the top end, picks up extraneous sounds to separate them from the voice of the interlocutor.

OS

Operating system LG Leon – Android versions 5.0.1, the latest at the time the device was released. As user interface used branded shell LG UX. A pleasant surprise was the fact that, thanks to the lower screen resolution, the system speed is slightly higher than that of the same Spirit.

Pros and cons of LG Leon

The main positive features of the smartphone include:

• decent performance;
• nice design;
• loud sound and noise reduction system.

Unfortunately, the LG Leon also had disadvantages. This:

Conclusion

LG Leon is a typical budget phone for its time. It may not be the most powerful device in this price category, but other brands have weaker smartphones. Therefore, we can consider the device well worth the money. During the review, the LG Leon did not reveal any significant shortcomings that would be critical. But for those who like to shoot a lot, are used to super-clear screens, hold a lot active tasks at the same time or often takes a smartphone with dirty hands due to the nature of the profession, lifestyle - it will not be the most successful acquisition.

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The LG Leon smartphone, despite its budget, actively keeps up with the times, offering the user the latest Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OS.

• Content
• Introduction
• Specifications
• Appearance
• Equipment
• Screen
• Camera
• Performance
• Communication capabilities
• conclusions

Introduction

The South Korean giant LG literally “stunned” users all over the world with new smartphones, among which the curved Spirit and Magna models stand out. We will review the latter in the very near future, but in this material we will look at the budget model Leon, which was released simultaneously with Magna and Spirit. Thus, the South Koreans are trying to cover all sectors of the market, which is quite reasonable.

Specifications LG Leon

Appearance

The body shape of the LG Leon may seem curved, but this impression is made due to the slightly “humpbacked” rear part, where the main camera and the original control element are located. The edges of the body are rounded. The material used is plastic, which can easily be mistaken for metal in black color. There are also other color options: silky white or shining gold. Sounds and looks beautiful. It would be foolish to expect a thin body from a budget model, so the Leon ended up with the following dimensions: 64.9 x 129.9 x 10.9 mm. That is, by today's standards, this is a fairly well-fed smartphone, although not too heavy (135 g). The front panel houses the front camera, screen, speaker, sensors and a light panel at the bottom, adding variety to the design. The reverse side is equipped with a rear camera, LED flash and LG's proprietary control button. Under back cover a battery is placed, as well as slots for installing two MicroSIM-type SIM cards and one memory card. The USB connector and microphone are located at the bottom end. The top of the case is occupied by an audio jack and a microphone for noise reduction.

Equipment

The delivery set is usual: the smartphone itself, charger and paper documentation.

Screen

The display of the new product uses In-Cell Touch technology, which makes it possible to reduce the thickness of the display. In addition to being thin, this provides instant touch response as well as improved image quality. The display itself has a diagonal size of 4.5 inches. The resolution is 854 x 480 (FWVGA) with a pixel density of 220 ppi. The IPS matrix provides wide viewing angles and bright, rich color reproduction. True, the model does not have as much brightness reserve as we would like, which is why the screen will glare a little in the bright sun. There is no oleophobic coating here, so fingerprints on the screen are inevitable for Leon.

Camera

Leon has a modest VGA front camera, but with its own twist. The fact is that LG engineers equipped it with... a flash! However, not mechanical, but “virtual” - the display acted as a source of bright light. Very original and, admittedly, effective - pictures with such a “virtual” flash turn out clear and bright. The main camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and is equipped with autofocus and LED flash. The maximum resolution for video recording can reach FullHD. Let's note the possibility of shooting with one touch and by hand gesture. In the latter case, a person squeezes his palm and after three seconds receives a photograph without touching the smartphone’s control buttons. The distance from which the camera recognizes gestures has been increased in Leon to 1.5 m.

Sound

The model is equipped with a standard audio jack for connecting a headset and is capable of playing audio in MP3, OGG, AAC, MID, AMR, FLAC and WAV formats. Built-in FM radio. Voice communication is quite at the level of world standards - the interlocutors hear each other clearly, the speakers do not “wheeze”.

Performance

The hero of our review has a quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. Specifically, the “Chinese” MediaTek MT6582 (4 Cortex-A7 cores) with graphics core Mali-400. It's nice to note that the Leon has 768 MB of RAM, not 512 MB. Still, even such an increase in RAM has a positive effect on the overall performance of the smartphone. The built-in memory is only 4 gigabytes, but it can be increased using a memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB. In general, Leon is suitable for everyday tasks, as well as for running 3D games that are not too resource-demanding.

Software and autonomy

A bright sign of the times for Leon is the latest operating system Google Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop) with proprietary LG UX interface. In addition to purely “cosmetic” changes, Lollipop now has the HD Voice function, new system smartphone protection and (finally!) implementation of work with two SIM cards. Previously, the vendor independently solved the problem of implementing an Android device (smartphone or tablet) with two SIM cards. And Leon just supports working with two SIM cards. As for HD Voice, this option expands the frequency range of the sound during a call, improving the quality of voice transmission. The Device Protection function blocks the device if lost or stolen until the owner is verified Google system and will not remove the lock.
If the OS is Leon full order, then the battery capacity causes some skepticism. The model's removable battery capacity is only 1900 mAh. However, with an average load (calls, periodic access to the Internet and photography), the smartphone should be enough for 1.5-2 days of battery life.

Communication capabilities

Leon supports dual SIM cards, as we already mentioned above. Two SIM cards operate on the basis of one radio module. There is a special softkey to switch between them. A WiFi module is provided for access to the Internet, and Bluetooth 4.1 is provided for data exchange between nearby devices. Wi-Fi Direct available. By the way, Lollipop now has quick selection WiFi networks or Bluetooth devices for connecting from the curtain quick settings. You can also hide the “Access Point” icon after activation. To work with two SIM cards, Lollipop provides an interesting feature - setting your own colors for contacts associated with a particular network. By the way, the smartphone works in 2G (900/1800) and 3G (900/2100, HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s) networks. Chinese MediaTek chipset supports work only with GPS (A-GPS), which is a little sad, because domestic satellite navigation system GLONASS will not be available to Leon owners.

conclusions

LG Leon is a bright representative budget smartphones new generation. As progress moves forward, inexpensive models must also keep up with the times. That's why we see Leon has a fresh operating room Android system 5.0.1 Lollipop, which brings notable improvements including dual-SIM support and device security. The hardware component of the model is quite consistent with its budget - a productive quad-core chipset with 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory, which is expandable with a memory card. We note the excellent 4.5″ display of the new product with In-Cell Touch IPS technology, support for two SIM cards and such features as gesture and one-touch shooting, activation using a unique Knock Code combination, as well as the “Smart Keyboard” function.

P.S. LG Leon is sold in the Svyaznoy store for 7,990 rubles, and if you use the Yandex-Market service, you can find it for 500 rubles cheaper.