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Review: LG Optimus F6 for T-Mobile

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For $49 down, the LG Optimus F6 offers T-Mobile customers a lot of value. The phone's hardware may be a bit boring, but it is well put together and all the buttons and controls function without issue. The screen is very good for this class of device, and the network performance was among the best I've seen on a T-Mobile device in recent memory. It's a shame that call quality was at best average, and that the battery didn't seem to last past dinner.

The software all works well. LG's customizations to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean are extensive, and give owners plenty of control over the functions and features. All the basics are covered in spades, but the F6's camera falls a bit short. There are plenty of other smartphones in T-Mobile's roster that are superior to the F6, but they carry much higher price points. That makes the Optimus F6 a good buy for the budget-minded.

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LG Optimus F6

4.5" display 540 x 960 pixels
Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 processor 1 GB RAM
2,460 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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