LG K10 2017
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix Videos @1080p, wide-angle
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Average of 16 scores (from 36 reviews)
Reviews for the LG K10 2017
Power to the people. The LG K10 (2017) brings considerably more power than its predecessor and provides an even better quality casing. A polished performance for slightly over 200 Euros (~$217), but of course we will take a more careful look at the smartphone in the test. Update: New build brings general improvements and security updates.
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
LG K10 (2017)is hard to recommend given there are a lot better options in the same price range. For Rs 13,000, you can easily get a bigger battery, Full HD display, and definitely a better design (that’s subjective though) in a smartphone. For instance, there’s Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Moto G5, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note or even Honor 6X that offers a dual rear camera setup means that for LG K10, convincing potential buyers will be very hard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2017
Source: Tech Smart Archive.org version
At R3 899 the LG K10 doesn’t break the bank, but ultimately left me unconvinced. The wide-angle front facing camera and Android Nougat are not enough to make it a certain pick from the midrange bowl. The real killer for me was the K10’s underwhelming HD screen (720 x 1280), which if it was Full HD could have had me rooting for it. Ultimately, if you can spend a bit more you will find better midrange offerings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2017
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To conclude, the LG K10 2017 has a compact and sleek design coupled with some above average display and has an advantage of running on Android 7.0 Nougat. However, looking at the sheer specs sheet, the device falls flat when compared to the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Coolpad Cool 1, Honor 6X, which offers superior performance, coupled with some premium design language.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The LG K10 looks to be a serviceable smartphone. It doesn’t do anything that really makes it standout, but it offers all the features you’d want from a mid-to-low tier device in a package which is highly usable, if not a looker.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/06/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 95% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Area DVD DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% features: 53% display: 75% mobility: 81%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Go2 Mobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 80% performance: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Turn On DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2017
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2017
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 62%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 75% display: 59% mobility: 85% workmanship: 55%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 60% display: 50% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 76% features: 71% display: 75% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 78%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% features: 66%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; good battery life; decent speakers. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; nice autonomy; support LTE; decent speakers. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; good speakers; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2017
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; long battery life; support LTE; good speakers. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; nice performance; high autonomy; good display. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2017
Source: Tecno Cino IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; nice performance; long battery life; good display. Negative: Mediocre speakers; weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2017
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; elegant design; nice screen Negative: No fingerprint sensor; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2017
Source: Fredzone FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% display: 50% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Teleguru PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 69% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Teleguru PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; decent cameras; good price. Negative: Short battery life; average speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2017
Source: Spiders Web PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent display; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/12/2017
Source: AndroidInsider.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; beautiful design; decent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2017
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; large screen; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2017
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; stylish design; nice display. Negative: No notification led; no fingerprint sensor; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; decent hardware; compact size.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2017
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Comment
Model: The LG K10 (2017) may not be a flagship phone but it does have some interesting features worth mentioning. It boasts a curved elemental design, which sees it being more curvaceous on its corners. Its curves are complemented with the smooth edges of 2.5D Arc glass and this makes the K10 pleasant to the grip. It is mostly plastic built with a metallic border finish. This gives the K10 an added touch towards a more premium feel. The choices of colors available are gold, black and titanium. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa core processor with 2 GB of RAM. The K10 generally runs smoothly without noticeable sluggishness. It is perfect for web surfing , social networking and watching videos. However, it may not be suitable for running demanding games or software. The integration of a fingerprint sensor is a fine addition to the K10 as it is after all a mid-range phone. This increases the security of the smartphone and its content. Furthermore, it is upgraded with Quick Shutter and Quick Capture features. This means that the fingerprint sensor doubles up as a button for snapping shots. LG seems game on winning the hearts of shutterbugs with this smartphone as it is enhanced with features for capturing best moments.
For optics, the K10 is fitted with a 13 MP rear facing camera with a large 1/3" sensor and an ultra-bright F2.2 lens. This allows images to be captured with clarity even under low light condition. Furthermore, its 5 MP front-facing camera has an ultra-wide 120 degree field of view which allows users to cram in more buddies to their selfies. The photo quality on the other hand is not good enough mainly due to its low resolution camera. Switching between this wide view and a normal portrait mode is easily executed with the touch of a button. Selfie shots can also be effortlessly captured with the integrated Auto Shot function. A Quick Share button is available on its preview window to allow users to share pictures and videos fast and easily. Display-wise, it comes with an HD (1280x720) display, which is bright and clear. Another notable feature of the K10 is its removable 2,800 mAh battery which is rare on smartphones these days. The 16 GB storage available is rather limited yet easily expandable with a microSD slot. Overall, the K10 offers good performance, camera quality, and features at a mid-range price point. It will be interesting to see how the K10 goes up against its similarly priced Chinese rivals. Chinese phones tend to have better specs compared to the LG K10.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
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MT6750: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.30":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.LG:
LG Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of LG Group. It is a South Korean company and was founded as Goldstar Co, Ltd, in 1958. The group offers products in the fields of information technology, consumer electronics and mobile communications, and home appliances. LG Electronics is the world's third largest home appliance manufacturer. As a notebook manufacturer, LG only became known to a wider audience in the German-speaking market in 2005. After a few years, LG largely withdrew from the laptop sector. The product range includes OLED, LED/LCD and plasma TVs, home theater systems, Blu-ray players as well as audio and video players.
71.38%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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