New G4 Camera Review

[tiredad]

Impressive review, impressive camera.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Looks really good!
He did mention some problems with the camera, but I doubt the average user will find these a problem, except for the macro shot problem
But thats where manual mode comes in!

 

[tiredad]

The macro shot issue was my only concern too - everything other issue seems minor and in the realm of 'you're using a smartphone, not a dedicated camera'.

I tried the S6 but returned it because i just couldn't live with the buttons and battery lifei was getting in spite of the amazing camera. I love that the G4 is giving a true alternative without sacrificing the camera.

 

[warpdrive]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, LG has been impressing me with this phone. The UI looks better than ever and the camera is every bit as good as my Samsung S6. Sure maybe one camera will be better than another from time to time, but at least it should not stop anyone from getting this phone.
LG did a great job and I highly recommend it to anyone looking at buying a phablet.

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[MDMcAtee]

That's some great video and pictures.. The more I see the more I like it

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[legend221]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, LG has been impressing me with this phone. The UI looks better than ever and the camera is every bit as good as my Samsung S6. Sure maybe one camera will be better than another from time to time, but at least it should not stop anyone from getting this phone.
LG did a great job and I highly recommend it to anyone looking at buying a phablet.

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You're very right, some side to side comparisons are very slight differences between the S6 and G4 which is has impressed me the most. Many times the G4 actually wins over the Galaxy flagship.
I wouldn't consider the G4 a phablet as its almost the same size as the HTC M9 / M8. But I guess that depends who you talk to.

Source for this as below link:

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Ap...axy-S6,LG-G4,HTC-One-M9/phones/8997,9104,9003

That's some great video and pictures.. The more I see the more I like it

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Same here, as each day passes there seems like more and more compelling reasons to buy this phone. It's been a long time since I've been this excited into my next big upgrade.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

 

[AngrySK]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, LG has been impressing me with this phone. The UI looks better than ever and the camera is every bit as good as my Samsung S6. Sure maybe one camera will be better than another from time to time, but at least it should not stop anyone from getting this phone.
LG did a great job and I highly recommend it to anyone looking at buying a phablet.

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I wish everyone would agree to this thought process! There can be 2 GREAT android devices! It is fine to say both are great!

Posted on my Moto X that is prob being charged as we speak...

 

[legend221]

I wish everyone would agree to this thought process! There can be 2 GREAT android devices! It is fine to say both are great!

Posted on my Moto X that is prob being charged as we speak...

Yes and no. Yes because the S6 is one of the most highly anticipated phones and has the specs and reviews to prove it.

No because of 2 big reasons, no easy to swap battery and no memory upgrade. That to me has made me mad to the teeth and unless I get an offer to get the phone for $99 on an upgrade have officially given up. I want to stick it to Samsung where it hurts the most, sales.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

 

[scottysize]

Daaaaannnnnnggg Those are nice freeking shots. The camera really looks good.

 

[MDMcAtee]

Yes and no. Yes because the S6 is one of the most highly anticipated phones and has the specs and reviews to prove it.

No because of 2 big reasons, no easy to swap battery and no memory upgrade. That to me has made me mad to the teeth and unless I get an offer to get the phone for $99 on an upgrade have officially given up. I want to stick it to Samsung where it hurts the most, sales.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

Well it's not hurting their sales and marketing of the phone. That's the problem when going up against a juggernaut company like Samsung.

I'm really curious about how the carriers are going to promote it. Samsung and Apple has always gotten the most visible help from all of them and I wonder if LG will spend the money to take them on on all of the fronts.

It would be real interesting if they made wireless charging backs available on launch day as well as providing the fast charging plugs too. This would show me that they are really listening to what many people are saying they want and would silence some of the criticism. Heck they are going to be upgrading the camera software before the release according to Colby Brown and that is awesome IMHO....

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[legend221]

Well it's not hurting their sales and marketing of the phone. That's the problem when going up against a juggernaut company like Samsung.

I'm really curious about how the carriers are going to promote it. Samsung and Apple has always gotten the most visible help from all of them and I wonder if LG will spend the money to take them on on all of the fronts.

It would be real interesting if they made wireless charging backs available on launch day as well as providing the fast charging plugs too. This would show me that they are really listening to what many people are saying they want and would silence some of the criticism. Heck they are going to be upgrading the camera software before the release according to Colby Brown and that is awesome IMHO....

Posted via the Android Central App from my HTC m8

Yeah that's true, LG is trying to position themselves as 3rd place pretty much. Never know though just like the KIA years ago was unreliable and a joke they have received made their brand and now everyone has one.

Much like that if LG keeps it up it will be a true powerhouse to even overtake Samsung in the years to come.

Thanks for the update in regards to the camera software as well.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

 

[legend221]

Well it's not hurting their sales and marketing of the phone. That's the problem when going up against a juggernaut company like Samsung.

I'm really curious about how the carriers are going to promote it. Samsung and Apple has always gotten the most visible help from all of them and I wonder if LG will spend the money to take them on on all of the fronts.

It would be real interesting if they made wireless charging backs available on launch day as well as providing the fast charging plugs too. This would show me that they are really listening to what many people are saying they want and would silence some of the criticism. Heck they are going to be upgrading the camera software before the release according to Colby Brown and that is awesome IMHO....

Posted via the Android Central App from my HTC m8

Hopefully they will have the wireless charging and Fast Charge cables bundled in the box. That would be great and a major move from LG.

Honestly the only negative I see in the device right now is the shaky video but since I don't use my phone for that it's fine.

There is no such thing as the perfect phone, maybe one day it will happen but it will take true innovation and genius to make it happen.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

 

[AngrySK]

Yes and no. Yes because the S6 is one of the most highly anticipated phones and has the specs and reviews to prove it.

No because of 2 big reasons, no easy to swap battery and no memory upgrade. That to me has made me mad to the teeth and unless I get an offer to get the phone for $99 on an upgrade have officially given up. I want to stick it to Samsung where it hurts the most, sales.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

Are you saying the S6 isn't a great phone? They are both great!

Posted on my Moto X that is prob being charged as we speak...

 

[warpdrive]

You're very right, some side to side comparisons are very slight differences between the S6 and G4 which is has impressed me the most. Many times the G4 actually wins over the Galaxy flagship.
I wouldn't consider the G4 a phablet as its almost the same size as the HTC M9 / M8. But I guess that depends who you talk to.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

I have the m8 and while big or tall, I can reach the notification shade one handed without juggling the phone. On the G3, even with such slim bezels I just can't reach the notification shade. That's my true test if a device is a phablet or not.

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[erwaso]

Hopefully they will have the wireless charging and Fast Charge cables bundled in the box. That would be great and a major move from LG.

Honestly the only negative I see in the device right now is the shaky video but since I don't use my phone for that it's fine.

There is no such thing as the perfect phone, maybe one day it will happen but it will take true innovation and genius to make it happen.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

Believe it or not, the G4 has a better OIS than most out there lol

 

[erwaso]

Yes and no. Yes because the S6 is one of the most highly anticipated phones and has the specs and reviews to prove it.

No because of 2 big reasons, no easy to swap battery and no memory upgrade. That to me has made me mad to the teeth and unless I get an offer to get the phone for $99 on an upgrade have officially given up. I want to stick it to Samsung where it hurts the most, sales.

.: Sent from my 'Android til I die' Phone or Tablet :.

Who's your carrier? most US carriers have the G3 free on contract now. or you can wait 6mo after release to get the G4 for $99

 

[warpdrive]

I wish everyone would agree to this thought process! There can be 2 GREAT android devices! It is fine to say both are great!

Posted on my Moto X that is prob being charged as we speak...

I think that there will be 4 great phones by the end of the year, all aimed at different users.

The S6 for the mainstream user who wants quality but doesn't want to give up function. While also for people who don't want tiny or large phones.

The Motorola X 15 for the people who want something close to stock Android and/or want a slightly smaller phone than the S6.

The Z4c for people like Jerry who want a tiny phone for easy one handed use.

Finally the G4. For people who want a great phablet but don't want a huge device. Or if you are not sure if a phablet is for you, this is the one to try and see if it could be your new daily driver.

To me Android is all about choice and this year I think that we are going to have quite a few great choices this year. But as of right now, I'm only recommending 2 devices. The G4 is clearly one of them and I didn't even get to play with one yet.

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[MDMcAtee]

I think that there will be 4 great phones by the end of the year, all aimed at different users.

The S6 for the mainstream user who wants quality but doesn't want to give up function. While also for people who don't want tiny or large phones.

The Motorola X 15 for the people who want something close to stock Android and/or want a slightly smaller phone than the S6.

The Z4c for people like Jerry who want a tiny phone for easy one handed use.

Finally the G4. For people who want a great phablet but don't want a huge device. Or if you are not sure if a phablet is for you, this is the one to try and see if it could be your new daily driver.

To me Android is all about choice and this year I think that we are going to have quite a few great choices this year. But as of right now, I'm only recommending 2 devices. The G4 is clearly one of them and I didn't even get to play with one yet.

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Right on...

LG is in a good position right now and if they don't capitalize on it someone better get fired.

Summer is almost on us here and they really need to start pumping out the commercials for just how good the phone is,as well as the camera is.

I would love to see some of Colby's commercials go into a all-out mainstream media blitz, because I think with his perspective and also with the flyover video being hammered on TV would boost sales like all get out.

They may never see IPhone lines outside the stores but nothing gets people who are interested into a store faster than good ole well done commercials for everyone to see and talk about.

Posted via the Android Central App from my HTC m8

 

[warpdrive]

Right on...

LG is in a good position right now and if they don't capitalize on it someone better get fired.

Summer is almost on us here and they really need to start pumping out the commercials for just how good the phone is,as well as the camera is.

I would love to see some of Colby's commercials go into a all-out mainstream media blitz, because I think with his perspective and also with the flyover video being hammered on TV would boost sales like all get out.

They may never see IPhone lines outside the stores but nothing gets people who are interested into a store faster than good ole well done commercials for everyone to see and talk about.

Posted via the Android Central App from my HTC m8

I fully agree. LG has a much larger budget then say HTC when it comes to marketing. I've also have seen plenty of G3 commercials in the past 3 months.
They must now invest heavily in TV and Internet advertising or they are going to miss out and have a great product fail to capture the consumers eye and profit from such a wonderful phone.

Most consumers only know apple and Samsung. They hardly know LG unless they have a budget phone. If they fail to push this hard on consumers then they might lose out on future customers.

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[MDMcAtee]

I fully agree. LG has a much larger budget then say HTC when it comes to marketing. I've also have seen plenty of G3 commercials in the past 3 months.
They must now invest heavily in TV and Internet advertising or they are going to miss out and have a great product fail to capture the consumers eye and profit from such a wonderful phone.

Most consumers only know apple and Samsung. They hardly know LG unless they have a budget phone. If they fail to push this hard on consumers then they might lose out on future customers.

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Yup... They are going to need a larger budget than HTC for sure... Prime time TV ads aren't cheap and they need to get the morning shows interested too.. Add in some baseball game spots and that's a whole lot of $$$$$$$$$$

I know it's all a gamble, but the dividends will be worth it to them if they do it right. Get the social media groups tweeting about it too and even the late shows... People have to see the phone and other people talking about it now a days...

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