I know duplicate threads are frowned upon, however ones opinion usually differs from another, so I decided I would share my thoughts and experience.
I previously owned the LG G3 from launch (July 17, 2014 I think) until the end of September. After three defective devices (two had inoperable GPS and the third froze constantly) I made the switch to the Motorola Droid Turbo. So a lot of this review will more or less be a comparison of the G4 and the Turbo, however I will review objectively. One thing to note is my Turbo is (obviously) through Verizon and my unlocked G4 is using T-Mobile's network.
My first impression of the G4 was, "Okay, what changed?" Physically the G3 and G4 closely resemble each other. The G4 has more pronounced corners as well as a slightly concave screen. I was a little disappointed LG did not increase the 3,000 mAh battery but LG must have done some sort of tweak because the G4 retains a longer charge than the G3. I also noticed that under intense use, the phone remained at a low temperature. It seems to multitask very well.
It's reported that the G4 has a better camera than the G3. That may be true, but it is difficult to tell because LG did a great job with both cameras. The selfie lens on the G4 increased in pixilation's. I was happy with the LG G3's software design but I'm even more impressed with how they engineered the G4. It is incredibly user-friendly and should cater to a diverse crowd.
Benchmarks - Ahh, you love them or hate them. The 801 in the G3 vs the 808 in the G4 is more than the stated, "Slight upgrade." It's a huge upgrade. G4 vs Turbo produced interesting results. I used about 10 different benchmark apps and the G4 produced better results about 70% of the time. With both phones off the charger, the battery life in the Turbo never fell below 75% while the G4 battery fell to about 55%. You will get a full day of usage on one charge provided you're not playing Angry Birds for 14 hours.
Expandable memory and replaceable battery are two qualities in the G4 that the Turbo doesn't have. Contrary to what some tech guru's may say, batteries do indeed degrade, and the life a battery will provide you with on day one will be a stark contrast 18 months into your contract. Eventually I'm sure science will develop a lithium based battery that will hold its integrity, but that hasn't happened yet.
I have heavily used the G4 in almost every available aspect; looking for something to fail. That didn't happen. So far the reliability of the G4 has firmly held its ground. I think the sensors are awesome - gyroscope, pressure, proximity, magnetic, accelerometer, decibel sensor, orientation and a light sensor are all included. I wish it had the ability to report ambient temperature, but that's a minor luxury I'll have to get over.
I think the Turbo is a great phone. I tend to get bored quickly using the same phone day in, day out. However I'm still very much happy with my Turbo. In a week, I've concluded that the G4 would keep me equally interested. I was a bit disappointed that it doesn't have a rapid feed charger like the Turbo does, but it gets charged typically when I go to bed. Again, another insignificant detail.
Unfortunately I cannot comment on its reception. T-Mobile where I live is very weak. The G4 is dead in my home while my Turbo sports 3 bars on 4G. Reverting back to the G3, I remember that phone being reliable in terms of signal strength, and I can only conclude that had I activated a G4 on Verizon, the Turbo and G4 would produce very similar results.
So that's my review. Turbo or G4? Tough call. 4.4 vs 5.1 definitely puts a feather in the G4's cap. The durability and battery longevity in the Turbo are its highlights for me. I'm a 35 year old physicist and can be very critical when it comes to technology.
Questions? Comments? Fire away!
I previously owned the LG G3 from launch (July 17, 2014 I think) until the end of September. After three defective devices (two had inoperable GPS and the third froze constantly) I made the switch to the Motorola Droid Turbo. So a lot of this review will more or less be a comparison of the G4 and the Turbo, however I will review objectively. One thing to note is my Turbo is (obviously) through Verizon and my unlocked G4 is using T-Mobile's network.
My first impression of the G4 was, "Okay, what changed?" Physically the G3 and G4 closely resemble each other. The G4 has more pronounced corners as well as a slightly concave screen. I was a little disappointed LG did not increase the 3,000 mAh battery but LG must have done some sort of tweak because the G4 retains a longer charge than the G3. I also noticed that under intense use, the phone remained at a low temperature. It seems to multitask very well.
It's reported that the G4 has a better camera than the G3. That may be true, but it is difficult to tell because LG did a great job with both cameras. The selfie lens on the G4 increased in pixilation's. I was happy with the LG G3's software design but I'm even more impressed with how they engineered the G4. It is incredibly user-friendly and should cater to a diverse crowd.
Benchmarks - Ahh, you love them or hate them. The 801 in the G3 vs the 808 in the G4 is more than the stated, "Slight upgrade." It's a huge upgrade. G4 vs Turbo produced interesting results. I used about 10 different benchmark apps and the G4 produced better results about 70% of the time. With both phones off the charger, the battery life in the Turbo never fell below 75% while the G4 battery fell to about 55%. You will get a full day of usage on one charge provided you're not playing Angry Birds for 14 hours.
Expandable memory and replaceable battery are two qualities in the G4 that the Turbo doesn't have. Contrary to what some tech guru's may say, batteries do indeed degrade, and the life a battery will provide you with on day one will be a stark contrast 18 months into your contract. Eventually I'm sure science will develop a lithium based battery that will hold its integrity, but that hasn't happened yet.
I have heavily used the G4 in almost every available aspect; looking for something to fail. That didn't happen. So far the reliability of the G4 has firmly held its ground. I think the sensors are awesome - gyroscope, pressure, proximity, magnetic, accelerometer, decibel sensor, orientation and a light sensor are all included. I wish it had the ability to report ambient temperature, but that's a minor luxury I'll have to get over.
I think the Turbo is a great phone. I tend to get bored quickly using the same phone day in, day out. However I'm still very much happy with my Turbo. In a week, I've concluded that the G4 would keep me equally interested. I was a bit disappointed that it doesn't have a rapid feed charger like the Turbo does, but it gets charged typically when I go to bed. Again, another insignificant detail.
Unfortunately I cannot comment on its reception. T-Mobile where I live is very weak. The G4 is dead in my home while my Turbo sports 3 bars on 4G. Reverting back to the G3, I remember that phone being reliable in terms of signal strength, and I can only conclude that had I activated a G4 on Verizon, the Turbo and G4 would produce very similar results.
So that's my review. Turbo or G4? Tough call. 4.4 vs 5.1 definitely puts a feather in the G4's cap. The durability and battery longevity in the Turbo are its highlights for me. I'm a 35 year old physicist and can be very critical when it comes to technology.
Questions? Comments? Fire away!