Does anyone know anything of the LG F60?

[Becky_x]

I'm looking for a new phone, maybe even downgrade. Currently have a Galaxy S3 (that I've messed up trying to root and can't fix) but I want something quick, with good battery life, a smaller screen (around 4.5") decent enough camera, has all the apps etc on but must must be at least android 4.4 kitkat purely because my galaxy is the older one and that's the only sense I'm looking to upgrade in

I like the look of the LG F60 but I'm really struggling to find any reviews on it. Google is full of sites announcing the specs and release date but I'm still none the wiser

The only place I can find to buy it is here http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/...-phones/lg-f60 and a lot of sites that come up when searching are foreign, did it not get a large release in the UK? There's hardly any youtube videos on it. I'm just stumped

 

[Brian706]

How about the Nexus 5? Great device. Runs smooth, no manufacturer bloat. Unlocked for any carrier (minus Verizon). 4.95 in. Screen. Can run KitKat on it or Lollipop. Easy to root if you're into that. Not to mention, a lot of support for it on the forums.

 

[Brian706]

Can't find much on the F60 either. Here's a quick YouTube review I ran across:

 

[mikedt]

It's just a run of the mill mid-range LG, likely not much interest to YouTube geeks, they like flagships and imported and exotic.

 

[Becky_x]

Nexus 5 is a good shout, however it's about £100 more than I could afford. Sick of contract so would like to buy outright and get a £10 a month sim card.

 

[Brian706]

Nexus 5 is a good shout, however it's about £100 more than I could afford. Sick of contract so would like to buy outright and get a £10 a month sim card.

Nexus 5 is about as cheap as it gets for an unlocked device. For most unlocked premium devices you are looking at more like $700-800.

I suppose one option might be to pick one up used or refurbished?

 

[Becky_x]

Nexus 5 is about as cheap as it gets for an unlocked device. For most unlocked premium devices you are looking at more like $700-800.

I suppose one option might be to pick one up used or refurbished?

The LG F60 is £117 sim free, it seems to have everything I'm after. Hoping a smaller screen will help prolong battery life. Wondering what the 4GB storage is like, hence looking for reviews/opinions but not finding any

 

[Shocky]

Ewww. 480 x 800 in 2014.

Even for a mid range device that's not good.

 

[Becky_x]

The quality of the screen doesn't really bother me, as long as text isn't so bad it's pixelated and facebook and pictures or whatever I'll use is clear it's fine. It's not like I'll be watching films in super hd on my phone or anything

 

[Shocky]

The quality of the screen doesn't really bother me, as long as text isn't so bad it's pixelated and facebook and pictures or whatever I'll use is clear it's fine. It's not like I'll be watching films in super hd on my phone or anything

It will look pixelated, it's a little worse than devices back in 2011 as the display is larger.

So long as your okay with that then it's a decent mid range device otherwise, wouldn't expect much from the camera either.

 

[funkylogik]

Have you looked into the moto g?
Mid range phone at a low end price
The 2013 model should suit your needs but doesn't have sd card.
The 2014 model has bigger screen and sd card but I'm not sure if its launched in the UK yet (?)
PS don't get a phone with 4gb storage. My wife did and only about 1.5gb is available to the user

 

[creep138]

Since no one is answering your question on the f60, I'll shed some light. I've had it for about 2 weeks now.

Battery life is decent. Gives me a full day and then some. I'm a medium user. Results may very.
I give 7/10

For a low res display, you don't really notice the pixels browsing sites. Sure you can nit pick, but I don't hold the phone to my eyes either. 6/10

Its is very comfy to hold, the rubber on the back makes it non slip, and you don't have to hold ackwardly to get from one side to another. 9/10.

I have the 8gig model and still have plenty of space. The 1gig ram will slow you down at times, but not much due to it having a quad core. Its very zippy and stable. 9/10.

So all in all, its probably one of lg's best budget smartphone on the market and I feel you get what you pay for, in this case its deffinatly a good investment.

Overall, 8/10 in the budget line. I'd give more but looking at a white softkey background is annoying lol. Also, if it had root it'll deffinatly be a 10.

 

[Becky_x]

I did look at the moto g but wasn't keen on the 5inch screen or those bars on the front :/

Creep, so the 1gig ran slows you down but it's still zippy? I just want my apps to open when i press the button and not wait a few seconds lol

 

[creep138]

Like a stutter but it quick to recover when something is going to fast like browser and youtube.

Apps load at a decent speed, not as fast as your s3 but we're still talking about a budget phone here.

 

[Dhlongfellow]

I've had the f60 for a week now. I think it's a great phone for the price, speeds are good. Quick opening of apps, pictures are decent for 5mp. Still has hd video. Calls are loud clear, good speaker phone. 8.5/10.