LG G4 First Impressions & Pending Review

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Firstly thanks to James Falconer & the mobile nations team.

So i have received my Lg G4 but its late here in Scotland so not had a chance to fully go through all the features, however this first part will be initial impressions & then my review.

I will keep everything here and wont be creating muliple threads as many have and will be giving their insights.

All real world reviews are helpful & beneficial.

So lets get to it, its your boy flox back again with another video lol

Upon the unboxing its with my standard back version (diamond patterned grey) very similar to the G3. However obviously there are a few subtle differences. For example the optics module is different and there is that noticeable curve.

What i have noticed is the build still being plastic has improved. I remember having the creakyness from the G3, it was still ok but detracted from the overall quality. So the G4 feels solid and that is fanastic and still for me retains that wow form factor, its just slightly taller than my S6 Edge, obviously wider.

So ill move to the Screen and boy is it good, nice brightness levels, colours are accurate and it is a step up from the washed out look of the G3. The subtle curve adds that imersive look and its enjoyable.

The Audio is nice and loud from the rear placement speaker (some may not like the allocation) i having the M9 still much prefer front firing audio however its has nice low levels and a pleasant overal richness.

The performance ok i cant touch upon this much right now but from my little use (setting up & looking around) it seemed snappy and fluid.

There is that Smart features that allows you to set actions as to what happens when say you plug headphones in, or when you arrive at home, leave home or your at work. This looks like a nice and useful addotion.

The Camera looks nice and has a ton of features from pro mode and simple to the standard automatic. I will test this further and post my pictures here.

So my impressions are well if you looked at my G3 reviews i thought that was great in many ways but had its niggles which Im sure the G4 will have (namely the lack of premium materials used, but we keep the removable battery and micro Sd card which is vast becoming rare, oh and we cant forget the real leather backings.

So yeh the G4 looks and feels good in hand and the screen is superb, similar design to the G3 but is that a negative? Thats upto you to decide.

So ill keep this thread updated and if you have any questions or things you would like me to test fire away.

Thanks Again.
 

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Hello Duncan....we meet again. We used to post in the G3 forum and now both have G4s. Like you I am very impressed by this device. The G3 was a trailblazing phone and the G4 is a glorious successor to it. Such is my opinion one day into ownership at least.☺

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Hello my friend how are you? Hope all is well and life is treating you kindly.

Yes G3 days only seems like yesterday, i sold my G3 to go in part payment for my S6 Edge.

I now have my G4 for my collection of 3 (M9, S6 Edge and G4).

Its good to be back and i was very hesitant on selling my G3 as i liked it alot (bar the creakyness which was a tad annoying at times) this has been rectified on the G4 its solid and makes it although plastic atleast feel more premium in a sense and real leather backs to swap.

My G4 is on its first charge but from my little tour oh how i likeeee :)

Looking forward to testing the Camera if this weather will improve :p

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Nice post. Looking forward to more impressions from you.

I don't know when the G4 will be released in my country. Hopefully it's not too far off though. Willing to sell of the S6 to pick up this badboy. Has to be the leather though.
 

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Nice post. Looking forward to more impressions from you.

I don't know when the G4 will be released in my country. Hopefully it's not too far off though. Willing to sell of the S6 to pick up this badboy. Has to be the leather though.

Thanks mate and will continue tomorrow and comming days/weeks lol

But its a balancing act between my work, kido, and my hobby.

Hopefully the weather will improve so i can take a few pictures to post.

Is there no information in regards to release in your country?

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A poor lighting pic of my Dbrand S6 Edge :) Auto.
 

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Duncan is g4 now.....I might make the move also from my g3

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Well guys, I guess I'll get the G4 this weekend if possible.

Still love my G3 but my daughters G2 is aging.

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Well guys, I guess I'll get the G4 this weekend if possible.

Still love my G3 but my daughters G2 is aging.

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So G3 nice gift for you daughter & daddy gets the G4 which I'm sure you'll both appreciate :)

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The quick view is present on the G4 as it is on the G flex 2

Pull and hold from the lock screen.

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So i was at 100% for ages, browsed a little, took a couple of pics & been posting on here.

30mins SOT down to 99%.

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Some Camera shots all on Auto :)

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I shot a video but accidentally deleted the wrong one so will have to start over, was miffed as it was very decent :p

Video Pending......

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This one of the G4 was taken with the S6 Edge :)

On Auto.

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Hey Duncan! Good to see you again after abandoning us on the G3 forums.....lol j/k!! Nice to have you back and look forward to sharing our experience with this device! :)
 

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Hey Duncan! Good to see you again after abandoning us on the G3 forums.....lol j/k!! Nice to have you back and look forward to sharing our experience with this device! :)

Hey GrooveRite its good to be back and my apologies for departing teeheee but my addiction got the better of me lol

Great to see you here and will look forward to seeing how you get with the G4.

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