LG MOBILE PHONE: LG Optimus Black

Wednesday 11 July 2012

LG Optimus Black

It might not break the mould, but the LG Optimus Black is a decent all-round Android phone. It's speedy, and the bright screen is a definite plus, if not quite the revolution in outside viewing LG promised. It's let down by a slightly plasticky case, however.In terms of design, the Optimus Black isn't too ambitious, rocking the shiny black rectangle look that's become the default styling for smart phones. A 4-inch touchscreen sits in the centre of a slim black plastic surround, beneath which you'll find the four touch-sensitive buttons common to Android mobilesThe back of the Black is charcoal grey, ironically enough (wait, is that ironic? with a silky metallic finish. In recent months we've seen a version with a white back, so that's something to look out for if you're averse to the charcoal look. There's a 5-megapixel camera housed around the back too,