Advantages and disadvantages of smartphones LG Q7 + and Q7 - new products of 2018

People are gradually ceasing to consider smartphones as a luxury item. For many, he is a real assistant, without which it will not be possible to find their way, read product reviews, pay for a purchase or find a recipe. It's time to admit that some people spend most of their lives on their phones. They are always interested in learning how to choose the right smartphone. LG Q7 + and Q7, the advantages and disadvantages of which are revealed in the article, are new items from the Korean brand, presented in the spring of 2018.

Specifications

New models in the Q series from LG Electronics are budget-friendly, but have several features that are typical for flagship devices. The phone will first appear in Europe, and then shipments to America and Asia are expected.

The LG Q7 retains many of the features from the previous Q6, which was released in 2016. In addition, users will be pleased with the pleasant price. There is no big difference between LG Q7 and Q7 +. The main differences lie in the camera, processor and memory size. The LG Q7 has a 13MP camera, while the Q7 + has a 16MP camera.

If you collect all the characteristics, you get the following table.

Average price: 24,990 rubles for the LG Q7 and 28,990 for the LG Q7 +. In Kazakhstan, the approximate price of smartphones is 119,990 tenge.

The LG Q7 and Q7 + smartphones are aimed at users looking for a device with premium features at an attractive price point. The new product from the Korean brand perfectly combines attractive design, performance and the necessary functions and cost.

Dimensions LG Q7: 143.8 x 69.3 x 8.4 mm. Smartphone weight: 145 g. The manufacturer released the device in three colors - black, blue and purple. The smartphone can be bought with both one card slot and Dual SIM. The package bundle of the smartphone is standard, but when buying through an online store, it is better to check it with the seller. As well as the details of interest, such as the length of the cord.

LG Q7 and Q7 + screen - pros and cons

What attracts the new LG Electronics smartphones is the convenient and reliable display. The elongated screen, but without a cutout, took up almost ¾ of the entire front panel. The display format is 18: 9. Considering that the diagonal is 5.5 inches, one hand is enough for interaction.

Full HD + resolution and modest diagonal led to a high pixel density of 442 ppi. For a mid-range smartphone, this is more than enough. It is impossible to find colored squares on the Q7 or Q7 + screen. All applications produce smooth images.

One of the display layers is polarizing, oleophobic. There is no void between the screen and the matrix. The touch display is equipped with multi-touch technology, which makes it recognizes 10 simultaneous touches.

A small drawback of the screen - if you look not directly, but at an angle, the contrast will be low. But the color of the image will not change. The contrast of both models is 1263: 1, which is an acceptable parameter for an LCD screen

Display brightness is 433 cd / m2², - which is enough for the screen of a budget device. The display does not fade in the sun, but the colors fade. Reprogramming the screen of new smartphones will not work, so we can only hope that the factory settings will be of high quality. The following options are available to owners:

• change the size of characters and font;
• zoom in / out applications;
• use the "night mode" (warm range) so that the eyes do not get tired.

As shown by numerous tests, the color setting is quite acceptable for average smartphones.

Design and functionality of LG Q7 and Q7 +

The phone belongs to the category of "shovels", but at the same time it is compact and easy to use. Smartphone LG Q7 and Q7 + will easily fit in the back pocket of your trousers, in a small purse. Lightweight and slightly elongated, it is hardly felt.

The LG Q7 and Q7 + have a neat design. 2.5D glass covers the bezel. Body materials - metal with plastic inserts. Glossy plastic is chosen for the back cover. The choice fell on him not by chance - with such a coating it will be possible to keep the device in its original form much longer. It is easier to keep the gloss clean than glass. Secondly, the manufacturer has relied on reliability, rather than external gloss. Therefore, the LG Q7 and Q7 + smartphone will not break by accidentally falling to the floor.

The front panel contains:

• speaker;
• selfie camera;
• light sensor;
• status indicator.

The back panel is equipped with a main camera, single LED flash, and a fingerprint scanner. On the left side are the volume / camera shutter keys, two slots for nano-SIM and a memory card. The right side is given under the power key. Top side - microphone and inserts for correct antenna operation. At the bottom there is a headphone jack (3.5 mm), a USB Type-C port, a microphone and a main speaker.

The functional elements are arranged in a logical manner, but without surprises. So you don't have to re-learn where what is located if a phone of another brand was used before the LG Q7 or Q7 + smartphone. The first SIM card fits into one slot, while the second holds both the second SIM card and the microSD card.

Smartphone LG Q7 and Q7 + endowed with IP68 moisture and dust protection class. It has also passed 14 MIL-STD 810G tests, which measure equipment performance in harsh environments. Throwing a new phone on a grand scale on the floor or in an aquarium is not worth it, but its survivability will come in handy in some situations.

• nice design;
• light weight;
• a rich selection of applications, from essential to trivial.

The first group includes a calculator, clock, alarm clock and the like. Branded applications of LG smartphones are LG Switch, which allows you to move photos, music or videos, text messages to a new LG device; file manager; QuickMemo +; Smart Doctor; a basket for storing remote applications (in case the need for them arises again).

The LG Q7 and Q7 + already have popular applications such as:

• social networks;
• search engines;
• Yandex.Poisk;
• Sberbank.

If you update the Yandex.Poisk application, any of the smartphones will acquire Alice, a voice assistant who, by default, will give information about everything in the world and his opinion about them.

• unusual navigation in the settings.

Fingerprint scanner

One of the premium features of the LG Q7 and Q7 + is the built-in scanner that “takes pictures” and stores the fingerprint. It is located on the back, very close to the lens. The scanner can be felt on the first try, without even looking, but there is a risk of confusing it with the lens. The reason for this is the similarity of forms and close location.

You need a fingerprint to view closed files in Gallery and QuickMemo +. Before adding it, you should specify the second way to unlock your smartphone. This can be a pattern, PIN, or password. To scan a fingerprint, you need to place your finger on the sensor. Then move it at different angles to scan the entire print.

The scanner has a built-in sensor that provides instant response and accuracy. It can be used to block access to individual applications or completely to the device. The scanner will also allow you to do the following:

• take a screenshot;
• adjust the shutter of the selfie camera;
• monitor the control panel.

Despite the fact that the platform used declares the Oreo function (unlocking by face recognition), it is not active in Korean news.

Sound in a new smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Korean models reproduce sound well, providing decent volume, excellent bass and normal detail.

• slightly increased low frequencies;
• incompatibility with wireless headphones because the required function is missing.

At the same time, the phone has a mini-jack, regardless of its waterproofness. LG Q7 and Q7 + support the DTS: X codec, which provides high-quality multi-channel audio. In terms of listening to music, a smartphone is more suitable for an ordinary user than for an experienced music lover.

A monaural speaker is built into the bottom of the device. It cannot be closed by accident when holding the phone vertically or horizontally.

"Smartphone filling"

Any review of new products will tell you about the eight-core platform from Mediatek. This is mid-range hardware and not new. On a smartphone with such a platform, basic applications and the Internet work correctly. For games with simple graphics, the LG Q7 and Q7 + will do.

But launching applications with 3-graphics will require minimal settings. The Korean brand has released a not quite productive smartphone. During testing, delays were recorded when executing commands in some applications, not very smooth page turning.

Features and benefits of the camera

One of the smallest differences between the Q7 and Q7 + is in the camera. The first model is equipped with a 13-megapixel camera, while the second has a 16-megapixel camera. In both cases, the same lens with aperture f / 2.2 is declared. The viewing angle is standard for LG products - 77◦.

Basic autofocus is stable. But it is worth giving out a little before taking a picture. Focus "thinks" for a few seconds after turning on the camera. Both models have a built-in single LED flash.

The cameras come with much the same interface as the LG G7 ThinQ - missing a couple of features. For example, AI Cam. But the manufacturer added a function QLens, which reads QR codes and searches for similar images on Pinterest.

How the camera takes pictures: The pictures are pleasant, with natural colors in sufficient lighting. When using the camera LG Q7 and Q7 + will appreciate the normal sharpness. The only thing that spoils the whole impression is the dynamic range, which fails with HDR on.

You don't have to worry about how the camera takes pictures at night - thanks to software algorithms, it is possible to take a clear picture. And this with low aperture and the absence of an optical stabilizer! The cameras will be able to record high-quality videos.

The front camera has even less aperture - f / 2.0, there is no flash, but it has a fixed focus. Its advantage is the presence of a "portrait mode", where the background is slightly blurred. You can't enjoy the effect with the main camera. Shooting with it does not delight, but also does not upset - the focus is built normally, the sharpness of the picture is good, and the clarity of details is average, there are also slight distortions of space.

Autonomy

For what cell phones are wildly popular, so for autonomous operation, which allows you to use them in the city center or far beyond its borders. A significant disadvantage of the LG Q7 and Q7 + smartphones is the rapid discharge of the battery.

The model is equipped with a 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery. With an average load, the smartphone will withstand one day.If you increase the use of the device, you should always have an external battery with you or connect to an outlet in the old fashioned way. With Wi-Fi turned on, the maximum display backlight will be able to view HD video 348 min. The manufacturer has declared fast charging, due to which the battery is restored in half an hour.

How to choose a smart and high-quality device

Each user has their own criteria for choosing a smartphone. Someone emphasizes compactness, good sound or security, while for others the camera, hardware platform or design is more important. The popularity of models also plays a role - a novelty from a well-known brand immediately becomes a coveted acquisition.

The functionality of modern smartphones is about the same. In addition to making calls and sending SMS, they help to accomplish the following tasks:

• surf the Internet;
• watch video and listen to audio;
• work with office programs;
• communicate via Skype;
• play games.

When deciding which model is profitable to buy, the user needs to decide what he expects from the device. It's important not to overpay for features you won't need in the future.

The best manufacturers are already presenting smartphones with an 8-core processor, which are more similar in characteristics to laptops. But budget devices will turn out to be no worse than flagships! When choosing a smartphone, you should focus on the following indicators:

• display. The optimal screen size is 5-5.5 inches;
• operating system. Popular models run on IOS, Android Windows Phone;
• processor and number of cores. For active games, you need a smartphone with a powerful process;
• memory, which is presented in two types - operational and for storing data. The more RAM, the faster and clearer the game applications open.

If a smartphone will be actively used instead of a camera, you should pay attention to the camera parameters. Already inexpensive models are available with autofocus, optical stabilization and other functions with which it is possible to achieve good pictures.

A quick way to find a suitable device for price and functionality is to view the rating of high-quality smartphones. In 2018, in addition to LG, it included models from Xiaomi, Meizu, Lenovo, ZTE. If there is any doubt about which company is better, Apple products have remained the unchanged favorite for many years. Its competition is left by smartphones Samsung, LG and Sony. Having decided on the model and finding out how much it costs, it is not difficult to find where it is profitable to buy a phone. Online stores, communication salons offer a large assortment, sometimes with discounts and promotions.