LG G4 - Your thoughts?

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Personally, I'm very happy.

LG kept what made the G3 great and improved on its flaws while also making several improvements, especially that gorgeous IPS Quantum LCD 1440p display and monstrous 16MP f1.8 camera with Laser AF + color spectrum sensor. The software and UI, which is traditionally not LG's strong point, has been improved and while more work remains to be done, it's better than the G3's and definitely better than the G2's. While the SoC is a Snapdragon 808 instead of the more powerful 810, Qualcomm claims that it's designed specifically for the G4 and if it doesn't overheat, it should give more consistent performance and better battery life compared to the toasted 810. If you're a heavy gamer, however, this might not be the phone for you.

Their decision to retain both the microSD card slot and removable battery is a gigantic plus for me. And I'm eager to give the leather back a go. The LG G4 with the black leather back will be my next daily driver.

What are your thoughts on the G4? Do you think it will interest power users and former Samsung users attracted to previous Galaxy devices by their removable batteries and mSD slots, or do you think LG will truly dominate with the G5? Throw your opinions in the comments below.

 

[STARGATE]

I think LG is doing a great job, and apparently, it'll get even better.

I'm still not sold on LG but it's looking very good.
Many people will be getting that new LG G4.

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[maduro78]

Lg has been an underdog that makes quality products and they often get overshadowed by the larger corporations. I was really looking forward to the g3 when it came out but was turned off by the reviews so I never got it. Hopefully the g4 lives up to the hype and is a top 3 competitor for 2003. My only gripes is the rear facing camera and also wish it came with the 810. From the videos I've seen the skin appears very light and I haven't seen any lag just yet but time will tell as reviewers have more time with it. I would of gone with the s6e but I really don't like tw and I'm sure root will never be available for the vzw version. I've been wanting a G series for sometime now and the G4 definitely fits the bill. Can't wait to til its in my hands.

Moto X 2014

 

[MDMcAtee]

I think it is a great looking phone and will do exceptionally well.

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[TheMarcus]

Lg has been an underdog that makes quality products and they often get overshadowed by the larger corporations. I was really looking forward to the g3 when it came out but was turned off by the reviews so I never got it. Hopefully the g4 lives up to the hype and is a top 3 competitor for 2003. My only gripes is the rear facing camera and also wish it came with the 810. From the videos I've seen the skin appears very light and I haven't seen any lag just yet but time will tell as reviewers have more time with it. I would of gone with the s6e but I really don't like tw and I'm sure root will never be available for the vzw version. I've been wanting a G series for sometime now and the G4 definitely fits the bill. Can't wait to til its in my hands.

Moto X 2014

Why are you griping about the camera?

 

[Alex_NJ]

No protruding camera either!

 

[Carrtman]

Awesome phone LG has a winner on their hands, that screen is superb, cow leather looks awesome

Hands down the best non phablet phone out there

 

[drone3]

LG are awesome for pushing the camera and display. Overall the the G4 is solid, perhaps my main concerns are size, design and materials. I was a big fan of the g3 design but the g4 seems more squarish. Can't wait to try it out, would definitely consider switching from the S6.

dreaming of electric sheep

 

[Adranalyne]

Kudos to LG this year (and last, actually. Enjoyed the G3 for the time I had it). They kept the very things they knew others were ditching in the removable battery and storage. Being able to tout an amazing screen and camera has worked for Samsung for awhile now; LG sees this and went that route this year. Smart move. So many times now we have a decision to make with our phones and the compromise tends to be the camera (Moto X, Nexus 5/6, HTC anything, etc), but LG made a great decision in making an excellent camera package. I'm not sold on their ability to match Samsung or Apple on post-processing, but either way this is still going to be a solid camera.

Some people may be a little down on their chipset choice, but it was the best move at this point. The 808 should be enough to push those pixels for a smooth experience. I'm really happy for LG. They easily made a better device than the M9 and it's got a few features that can sway some people from the S6.

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[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Kudos to LG this year (and last, actually. Enjoyed the G3 for the time I had it). They kept the very things they knew others were ditching in the removable battery and storage. Being able to tout an amazing screen and camera has worked for Samsung for awhile now; LG sees this and went that route this year. Smart move. So many times now we have a decision to make with our phones and the compromise tends to be the camera (Moto X, Nexus 5/6, HTC anything, etc), but LG made a great decision in making an excellent camera package. I'm not sold on their ability to match Samsung or Apple on post-processing, but either way this is still going to be a solid camera.

Some people may be a little down on their chipset choice, but it was the best move at this point. The 808 should be enough to push those pixels for a smooth experience. I'm really happy for LG. They easily made a better device than the M9 and it's got a few features that can sway some people from the S6.

Posted via Galaxy S6 edge

I think they'll sell quite a ton of G4s.

Remember how the S4 sold a ton? That's partly due to the fact that it was one of the few top flagships to have a removable battery and microSD card slot. Now that it's gone and the G4 is the only one to have both in 2015 so far, LG could be laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[thatguy97]

Glad LG is giving the finger to Google guidelines with the SD card slot it's basically a requirement for me personally

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[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Glad LG is giving the finger to Google guidelines with the SD card slot it's basically a requirement for me personally

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Google changed the guidelines in Lollipop. It's easier to use an SD card now, apparently.

 

[illdini]

LG is not an underdog:

LG sells 15.4 million smartphones in Q1 2015, records revenue of $3.27 billion | Android Central

 

[idon12no]

I just hope LG doesn't blow it on pricing. I would like to upgrade my G3, but if this comes out as an 800+ dollar phone just because it has a leather back, I think I'll be spending my money elsewhere.

T-Mobile G3

 

[Alex_NJ]

I just hope LG doesn't blow it on pricing. I would like to upgrade my G3, but if this comes out as an 800+ dollar phone just because it has a leather back, I think I'll be spending my money elsewhere.

T-Mobile G3

It's only $600

 

[Alex_NJ]

I personally think this is a fantastic phone from LG.

They've given us exactly what we asked for, and I think they may have even taken a close look at the success of the Oneplus One.

They've taken nothing away, and haven't tried to be too clever. The phone will appeal to both us phone enthusiasts and the average joe.

They've built on the G3, and improved it, something HTC failed to do this time round.

I deeply hope the G4 will now be the HTC M8 of 2015.

 

[ray sital]

LG is not an underdog:

LG sells 15.4 million smartphones in Q1 2015, records revenue of $3.27 billion | Android Central

They're an underdog relative to other major manufacturers.

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[ray sital]

Its definitely looks a great device, but for me, all that power comes with a huge sacrifice: Battery life.

Thankfully the battery is still removable. To early to tell though.

I think it's pretty cool how our smartphones are evolving into cameras.....

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[GrooveRite]

Its definitely looks a great device, but for me, all that power comes with a huge sacrifice: Battery life.

Thankfully the battery is still removable. To early to tell though.

I think it's pretty cool how our smartphones are evolving into cameras.....??????

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The 808 will make things run more efficiently this time around than the G3's 801. LG has basically improved all around on the G3 with the G4....its going to be a stellar device! I just wish they would've kept the same form factor as the G3 but I suppose they needed more room to keep things 'cool' under the hood.

 

[Smply_Rckless]

The G4 is gorgeous. I'm ditching my Note 4 for it. Gotta get my hands on the all black one.


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