LG G4 Review

We take a look at LG’s latest flagship, the LG G4 to see what this latest offering brings to users. While it comes at a premium price LG G4 has a unique and attractive design and several great features to ensure a premium performance.

Specifications

Display: 5.5-inch Quantum Dot, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (hexa-core: 2xCortex A57+ 4xCortex A53, 64-bit), Adreno 418 GPU
RAM: 3GB DDR3
Storage: 32 GB, expandable via microSD, up to 128GB
Camera: Rear camera: 16MP, f/1.8, color spectrum sensor, OIS, laser-assisted focus; front camera: 8MP
Connectivity: HSPA, LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 4.1
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 3,000 mAh, user removable, wireless charging, quick charging
Software: Android 5.0 Lollipop, LG Ux 4.0
Dimensions: 149.8 x 76.2 x 6.3-9.8 mm, 155g
Colors and Finishes: Plastic: gray, gold, white; Leather: black, brown, red, sky blue, beige, yellow

Pros

Design: Unique and attractive
Display: Vivid and great for media. Subtle cure of the display results in increased durability with 20% more resilience than regular slab smartphones.
Qunatum Dot technology in the display for a greater and clearer range of colors.
Knock On and Knock Code returns. Allows you to turn on the device by double tapping the screen or tapping a pre-set pattern.
Processor: Snapdragon 808 is optimized for a speedy and smooth experience.
Backing: The back cover is removable and comes in two options: leather or plastic. Each option offers a variety of colors.
Battery: Removable battery allows users to carry and use spares. Up to 3 hours of screen-on time during a total usage of 16 hours.
Storage: Expandable
Camera: Among the best in quality with several useful modes
Simple mode allows for tapping on subjects for quick laser focusing and immediate snapping
Manual mode offers many tools for photographers, including a histogram for accurate levels, shutter speeds as long as 30 seconds, full white balance kelvin.
Front camera: Gesture-centric features. Certain gestures can trigger the camera’s functions, for example, bringing the phone down after a shot lets you automatically review a photo. Good detail and wide enough for group shots.

Color spectrum sensor analyzes the entire scene to get an accurate color reproduction
Laser guided autofocus
Location feature use a combination of all sensors available in the phone, including Wi-Fi and general global positioning for accurate GPS navigation.
Google Chrome is default browser. Built-in integration with Google Drive, including an additional 100GB of storage free for two years.
Calendar app can now use just about any captured area of the phone
Photo gallery now has categories for better organization
Smart Notice widget can warn user when background applications are draining the battery

Cons

Bloated
Post processing can result in smudgy photo’s
No quick charging capabilities
Speakers still positions in the rear but improvements have been made to the body and richness of the sound

What do you think about the LG G4?

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