LG K50S smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The South Korean company LG Electronics is not leaving the large consumer production scene in the global market. From time to time, information about new products from this manufacturer sounds. Each brand has its own strong circle of fans and adherents. LG lovers are eagerly awaiting the emergence of fresh inventions, both in the field of household appliances and video, photo electronics, and, of course, smartphones.

The nearest announcement will be the LG K50S smartphone, which will be presented in Berlin. Some data on the characteristics of the device are already known and indicate that it will be a good mid-level device with a heavy-duty case and good filling.

Exterior design and characteristics

LG is always bright, which is why the new smartphone is presented in two colors: classic black (New Aurora Black) and bright blue or Moroccan blue (New Moroccan Blue).

Nothing striking in the external design was noticed. Comfortable dimensions (165.8 * 77.5 * 8.2) are in harmony with the screen diagonal. The bezels around the display are not visually discomforting. The front camera takes a standard place in the teardrop notch at the top of the front bezel. The back panel is the carrier of the body color. A distinctive feature of this model will be the main camera, which consists of a trio (13 Mp, 5 Mp, 2 Mp), located horizontally in the center of the "back" of the phone. There is also a place for a fingerprint scanner below. At the bottom there is a large logo of the manufacturer's company.

The manufacturer promises increased strength of the smartphone body (MIL-STD 810G standard). This automatically increases his dignity. Before being damaged, the phone can be dropped many times without dire consequences. Such a device can be safely purchased for children and adolescents.

• Convenient size and weight (179g);
• There are options for choosing colors;
• Rugged case, high-quality assembly materials.

• Charging port for outdated version (microUSB 2.0).

Screen LG K50S

Display IPS LCD capacitive touch. High color rendering (up to 16 million colors and shades). The diagonal size is 6.5 inches, which is 105.5 sq. The screen occupies an area of ​​about 82.1% of the total body size of the device. The frame design is standard: the side frames are narrow, the upper one has a teardrop notch for a selfie camera, the lower one is wider, but this does not cause visual inconvenience and, on the contrary, creates an additional effect of increasing the display size.

The harmonious aspect ratio of 19 to 9 is another advantage that allows the user to work comfortably with different content. It will be equally convenient to view video and photo files, just read or flip through the pages of sites.

• Large screen without wide bezels;
• Harmonious aspect ratio;
• Decent pixel resolution for the specified price tier;
• Good color rendering and image brightness.

• For the mid-tier, all the characteristics of the display are at the highest level, so no shortcomings were found.

Platform and memory

The smartphone is equipped with a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 processor, which is just intended for mid-range devices. It is manufactured using 12 nm technology, which, combined with 3 GB of RAM, is quite enough to run standard sets of applications. If we talk about gaming parameters, then this device is hardly suitable for gamblers, because in its capabilities only not heavy in weight and not entirely new games. And the included PowerVR GE8320 GPU indicates limited capabilities in this sense. This chipset supports the artificial intelligence system at a rather primitive level. The maximum that is possible is face recognition.

The amount of memory (3GB + 32GB) offers certain advantages. For those who do not have enough internal memory, a separate expansion slot is provided (up to 1 TB).

• The chipset is manufactured using a 12 nm process technology;
• Standard application usage options are available;
• Sufficient amount of RAM and built-in memory;
• SD card expansion has a separate slot;
• Additional external memory can be up to 1TB.

• Limited playing abilities;
• Weak graphics;
• Primitive artificial intelligence.

operating system

The Android 9.0 operating system provides additional stability and increased speed performance. In this particular case, the operating system improves the quality of photo files and increases the battery life of the smartphone.

Desktop menu, comfortable transitions between applications and within them, improved notification content and many other improvements that make your work more convenient and practical.

• Improvements in screen brightness control;
• Screen lock mode has been updated to disable biometric recognition at once;
• The adaptive battery helps increase battery power by conserving and using power for frequently used applications.

• None.

Cameras LG K50S

The main camera is located horizontally on the rear panel at the top of it. It is a harmonious trio, where each "eye" performs its own special task. The 13 megapixel sensor has an f / 2.2 aperture and successfully copes with taking standard wide format photos in quite decent quality. The five-megapixel sensor perfectly complements the capabilities of the previous one, helping to expand its capabilities (improves zoom, clarity and bokeh effect). The third 2 Mp sensor with f / 2.4 lens aperture is responsible for the depth of the picture and the distance of objects in the photo and video. With the efforts of all three components, the rear camera copes well with the quality of photo and video shooting in bright daylight. At dusk and at night the quality is limp. Taking into account all the presented parameters of a mid-range smartphone, we can confidently say that the quality is at an acceptable level, but far from ideal.

The front camera is single, has a classic arrangement in the cutout on the upper side of the frame above the display. She got a 13 megapixel kit with a lens aperture at f / 2.0. These parameters make it possible to shoot selfies of sufficient quality in bright light. Video at 1080p and 30 frames per second will suit the undemanding user who agrees with the average quality.

In general, the parameters of both cameras correspond to a device of this level. Do not expect something supernatural where it cannot be. An acceptable result is what should be at the level of the proposed price of the smartphone.

• The rear camera is a combination of three separate sensors that together create bearable pictures and videos;
• LED flash adjusts the brightness of the lighting and makes it possible to shoot at night;
• Decent front camera resolution.

• The quality of the pictures depends a lot on the lighting;
• Slow focusing speed on the subject;
• In order to get improved bokeh, you need to resort to external applications.

Battery and stand-alone capabilities

The smartphone is equipped with a non-removable lithium-polymer battery. The important parameters are the large volume (4000 mAh) and low self-discharge rates. Autonomous work for 7-8 hours in active use. In standby mode, the battery can hold a charge for several days. If the device is used only for conversations, without spending energy on applications and the Internet, then the autonomy duration can be more than 20 hours.

• Battery volume;
• Low self-discharge;
• In different operating modes, the autonomy is of sufficient duration.

• No fast battery charging.

Communication and sensor characteristics

When using mobile communication, 2G, 3G, 4G are available. The priority of the network type can be configured. Wi-Fi 802.11 technology WLAN, dual-band high-speed with the ability to distribute to access points. Bluetooth 5.0 reduces power consumption for peripherals. GPS and NFC functions are available. There is no familiar radio. There is a standard 3.5 mm mini-jack for connecting headphones. The disadvantage is the outdated USB port (2.0)

Of the available sensors, an accelerometer (tilt and movement control), a fingerprint scanner (reliable additional protection for the device), a proximity sensor (responsible for turning off the screen when the smartphone approaches your face).

• All network types are supported with the ability to configure the detection priority;
• Fast Wi-Fi;
• Latest version of bluetooth;
• There is GPS and NFC;
• All essential sensors are used.

• USB 2.0 port, so fast charging and data transfer speeds are not possible.

The LG K50S smartphone was created by the manufacturer as a mid-level device, both in terms of cost and power. He shouldn't expect him much. But, at the same time, the kit includes all the vital functions and all the parameters are available that make the device acceptable for use. LG is attracting more and more consumers of the widest range with average financial resources.

We can safely say that LG K50S will become a worthy representative of a well-known brand. Even if it has some drawbacks, which are more than compensated by the affordability of the price.