Panasonic Eluga I7 (2019)

The Panasonic Eluga I7 (2019) is suited to basic everyday use for someone who values a light phone and can live with limited RAM and storage. At 168 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time. Its 5.45-inch IPS LCD has a 720 × 1440 resolution and 295 ppi, below average among phones launched around the same time. That lower pixel density is one of the clearest compromises for viewing text and images.

It runs Android 9 and pairs 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of storage, expandable by card. The battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. Other practical basics include Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM dual-SIM support, a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio. The processor is a 1.5 GHz quad-core unit.

The camera is worse than that of most phones launched around the same time. The rear camera has 8 MP, an f/2 aperture, HDR and 1080p video recording at 30 fps; the front camera also has 8 MP. Connectivity likewise ranks worse than most phones of its time. The display and battery fare above average overall, although the display’s pixel density is below average. This is a basic phone for buyers who put low weight and expandable storage ahead of plentiful memory, built-in space or stronger camera specifications. Its modest RAM and 16 GB capacity are the main limitations to weigh alongside the camera and connectivity.