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competition in 2015? Read on as Gizmag takes its first look at LG's brand new flagship.
The device might not be about to win any awards for being thin or light, but it feels comfortable in the hand. Like its predecessorthe G4 manages to be a big phone, without particularly feeling like one. As with other LG handsets, there aren't any physical buttons around the edge of the phone, with three keys placed around the back of the handset instead.
LG has opted for a choice of leather and plastic backs on the G4 (they
call the plastic option "metallic craft" and "ceramic craft"). While the
plastic options feels similarly solid like its predecessor, the leather
variant unsurprisingly offers a more premium feel. It's soft and grippy
to the touch, with a stitched aesthetic that LG claims will look better with age.
The design here isn't a million miles removed from the G3, but takes a
step up in most regards. Putting aside the subtly curved display, the
handset, and particularly the stitched leather variant, feels more
refined than its predecessor. While it doesn't manage to reach the same
design heights as the it's closer than we were expecting.
The G4 packs an "IPS Quantum Display", which the company claims offers
better contrast, color reproduction and brightness than the competition.
The screen looked great during our testing, producing stunning, bright
colors and deep blacks. With a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 and 538
pixels per inch, it's also impossible to pick out individual pixels.
The screen on the G4 is also subtly curved, like a far less pronounced
version of the 2. The feature doesn't add anything to the viewing
experience, but does perhaps make the smartphone feel slightly more
comfortable in the hand.
LG didn't opt for the Snapdragon 810 processor we've seen in the HTC One M9,
instead turning to the six-core Snapdragon 808. We didn't encounter a
hint of sluggishness during out hands-on time, running the device
through numerous applications and switching between them, everything was
just as slick and responsive as you'd expect from a flagship device in
2015.
The treatment on the G4 is very similar to what we've seen on previous
handsets from LG, with the design language and color palette altered to
reflect the company's brand. It's a pleasant experience that isn't far
from stock Android.
We took a few snaps with both the 8 MP front-facing camera and 16 MP
rear cameras, and both produced great results. LG is making a lot of big
claims about the quality of the G4's optics, and while the shots we
took looks vibrant and sharp, we'll need significantly more testing
before passing judgement.
It's early days, but we found a lot to like in the G4. We're certainly a
fan of the premium feeling stitched leather back and stunning IPS
display, and it offers the buttery smooth Android experience we've come
to expect from flagship handsets.
There's nothing revolutionary on show here from LG, but rather a very
solid evolution of an already very good flagship. Stay tuned to Gizmag
for more on the G4 as we move closer to launch (April 29 in Korea, but
undisclosed later dates everywhere else).
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