LG G3 Full Review - 2014's Best SmartPhone

**The LG G3: A Flagship Android Device with Impressive Features**

The LG G3 is one of the most impressive flagship Android devices I've had the pleasure of using, and it's easy to see why it was so well-received upon its release. The phone's main draw is undoubtedly its display, which is truly breathtaking. In fact, I'd say that this is the first phone I've used where I can safely say that it's usable in outdoor conditions, even in bright sunlight. However, I do wish the colors were a bit more vibrant and punchy, as they feel slightly muted at times.

When it comes to display comparison, most people won't be able to tell the difference between the LG G3's 5-inch Full HD display and a 1080p panel. That being said, there is one scenario where the G3 really shines: reading very fine text. In this case, the phone's display is unmatched, with crisp and clear lines that make it a joy to read on. Another notable feature of the LG G3's display is its ability to take photos in 16:9 ratio, although you'll need to lower the resolution to 10 to do so.

The camera on the LG G3 is arguably one of the best I've ever seen on a smartphone. With a 13-megapixel sensor and a very solid lens, it's able to capture stunning images with incredible detail. The addition of laser focus helps identify individual objects and ensure that they're in focus at all times, making for truly exceptional results. I was blown away by the quality of the camera, and the video capabilities are equally impressive. With 1080p recording at 60 frames per second, as well as slow motion and optical image stabilization, you can be sure that your videos will look great.

The LG G3 also features a solid keyboard that's quick to respond to your touch. I didn't feel the need to use a third-party keyboard, which is often my default choice, but that's likely due to how well-suited the phone's keyboard is for general use. The built-in Google Chrome browser is also worth noting, although I have to say that I prefer using the standard Android browser myself.

When it comes to browsing on the web, the LG G3 delivers some impressive results. With fast processing, a large display, and high resolution, you'll be able to browse without any issues. However, there are times when the phone's performance can lag slightly, particularly in games or other resource-intensive activities. This is largely due to the phone's high-resolution display, which pushes twice as many pixels as most competitors.

In terms of build and design, I'd give the LG G3 a solid 19 out of 20. The plastic construction may not be ideal for some users, but it's certainly solid and well-built. The packaging was also very impressive, with some of the best in-ear earphones I've ever seen coming with the phone.

**Technical Specifications**

The LG G3 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 processor and 2 GB of RAM, which are specs that were designed for a 1080p display. However, with its current Full HD resolution, performance can be slightly affected. In gaming and other resource-intensive activities, the phone's performance may not be as smooth as some of its competitors.

**Overall Experience**

The LG G3 is an exceptional smartphone that delivers impressive results in nearly every category. With its stunning display, top-notch camera, and solid design, it's easy to see why this phone was so well-received upon its release. While there are some minor drawbacks, such as the laggy performance in games and the relatively high resolution, these are largely outweighed by the phone's many strengths.

**Recommendation**

If you're looking for a flagship Android device with impressive features, I highly recommend the LG G3. While it may not be the best choice for everyone, particularly those who prioritize gaming or camera performance above all else, it's an excellent option for anyone looking for a solid all-around smartphone experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi everyone Mr who's the boss here and this is my full review of the LG G3 so this is a phone I've been waiting on for about 2 months now and in the last week or so that I've had it I've used it pretty much constantly now I think the first thing that we should actually get out the way is how this thing looks the LG G3 is the best looking phone I have ever seen set my eyes on it's a beautiful brushed aluminium gold finish yet it actually retains a plastic body which is good for weight and cost reasons on top of that it's got these beautiful buttons on the back and the camera is really really nicely situated on either side of it we've actually got the Dual LED flash which works incredibly well and the laser autofocus which I'll talk a bit more about later the actual buttton placement takes a bit of getting used to but it's actually once you've got used to it and adapted to it it's actually probably faster than the typical ones you see on other devices on the bottom we have the supposed 1 watt speaker which I wasn't actually particularly impressed by it's about average by today's flagship phone standards but it's not spectacular so turning on the phone you're greeted by a glorious 2560 by 1440 resolution 5.5 in display now this is the sort of the Crown Jewel of the LG G3 this is the sort of the main draw of the phone and the reason why it sold so well the actual brightness is really impressive I mean this is the first phone I've actually used where where I can safely say that it's usable in outdoor conditions however I would say that colors are slightly on the muted side and to be honest I would rather they were a little bit punchier so as for how this display compares to say a 1080p panel well to be honest in most scenarios you literally can't tell the difference and that's I suppose one of my big complaints with this phone however I suppose it does come into its own when reading very very fine text so another big talking point with the LG G3 was its camera now in this category I have to say I was blown away so the G3 actually has a 13 mapel camera but to take photos in 16 to9 ratio you have to actually lower that to 10 having said that though the actual end result is pretty stellar the actual detail here is unrivaled I've not actually seen a phone which can take this amount of detail in one shot now this is due to a combination of Fairly High megapixels and a very very solid lens on top of that we have the laser focus and this basically helps to identify individual objects and ensure that the whole object is in focus at any one time and I have to say this again works amazingly the end pictures are crisp Punchy and there's loads of light the video is also very impressive so not only do we have selective focus 1080p recording at 60 frames per second and also 4K at 30 frames per second but we also have slow motion and Optical image stabilization plus which makes the video playback very smooth indeed so LG's keyboard is pretty good I haven't actually felt the need to use a third party one like I normally do it's generally like most the time is very very responsive and you can actually change the size of the keyboard depending on how much room you need to type now the LG G3 comes built in with Google Chrome browser as well as LG's own and to be honest out of the two I say I still prefer Chrome so although LG's one is fairly quick and the scrolling is pretty smooth it does sometimes suffer these random errors like you know Pages not loading any images and not detecting your touches very well so yeah I mean it's a good browser but it's not the best now browsing on Chrome is very very fast and to be honest this is one of the best phone browsing experiences I've had due to a combination of fast processing large display and extremely extremely high resolution so as you've already seen the actual General day-to-day usage of the UI is very very quick however every now and again there'll be a slight lag Spike for example it'll just take a bit longer than it should to actually sort of receive the information of your touch so gaming performance is good but not great and this is again due to the higher resolution so this actual phone is powered by the Snapdragon 801 and 2 GB of RAM and these are the specs that was sort of designed for a 1080p display so if you actually had this specification on a 1080p phone the performance would be Flawless however its current resolution is pretty much double that so you know during games and stuff this phone has to push pretty much twice as many pixels as its competitors and so the actual end performance is equivalent to basically last year's flagships phones like the Galaxy S4 and the HTC1 M7 right so in terms of build which takes into account the appearance the packaging and the whole General look and feel of the device I'm going to give the LG G3 a 19 out of 20 so although the G3 is all plastic it's very solid and to be honest it's light and the design is basically Flawless the packaging was very impressive and it also included some probably the best in ear earphones I've ever seen come with a phone in terms of features the G3 is getting a 26 out of 30 I mean this is a fully featured 2014 flagship Android device so that alone gives it ridiculous things that it can do on top of that the camera is the best I've ever seen but I wish the speaker was a bit louder and a bit clearer now as for performance which takes into account basically everything about the usage of the device I'm giving the LG G3 a 40 out of 50 the screen is absolutely jaw-dropping the actual UI and stuff is all very very Snappy however games do tend to suffer and I think ultimately the display is a little bit of an unnecessary addition nonetheless the G3 is one of my favorite phones of all time I thoroughly recommend it and to be fair I don't think it gets much better than thishi everyone Mr who's the boss here and this is my full review of the LG G3 so this is a phone I've been waiting on for about 2 months now and in the last week or so that I've had it I've used it pretty much constantly now I think the first thing that we should actually get out the way is how this thing looks the LG G3 is the best looking phone I have ever seen set my eyes on it's a beautiful brushed aluminium gold finish yet it actually retains a plastic body which is good for weight and cost reasons on top of that it's got these beautiful buttons on the back and the camera is really really nicely situated on either side of it we've actually got the Dual LED flash which works incredibly well and the laser autofocus which I'll talk a bit more about later the actual buttton placement takes a bit of getting used to but it's actually once you've got used to it and adapted to it it's actually probably faster than the typical ones you see on other devices on the bottom we have the supposed 1 watt speaker which I wasn't actually particularly impressed by it's about average by today's flagship phone standards but it's not spectacular so turning on the phone you're greeted by a glorious 2560 by 1440 resolution 5.5 in display now this is the sort of the Crown Jewel of the LG G3 this is the sort of the main draw of the phone and the reason why it sold so well the actual brightness is really impressive I mean this is the first phone I've actually used where where I can safely say that it's usable in outdoor conditions however I would say that colors are slightly on the muted side and to be honest I would rather they were a little bit punchier so as for how this display compares to say a 1080p panel well to be honest in most scenarios you literally can't tell the difference and that's I suppose one of my big complaints with this phone however I suppose it does come into its own when reading very very fine text so another big talking point with the LG G3 was its camera now in this category I have to say I was blown away so the G3 actually has a 13 mapel camera but to take photos in 16 to9 ratio you have to actually lower that to 10 having said that though the actual end result is pretty stellar the actual detail here is unrivaled I've not actually seen a phone which can take this amount of detail in one shot now this is due to a combination of Fairly High megapixels and a very very solid lens on top of that we have the laser focus and this basically helps to identify individual objects and ensure that the whole object is in focus at any one time and I have to say this again works amazingly the end pictures are crisp Punchy and there's loads of light the video is also very impressive so not only do we have selective focus 1080p recording at 60 frames per second and also 4K at 30 frames per second but we also have slow motion and Optical image stabilization plus which makes the video playback very smooth indeed so LG's keyboard is pretty good I haven't actually felt the need to use a third party one like I normally do it's generally like most the time is very very responsive and you can actually change the size of the keyboard depending on how much room you need to type now the LG G3 comes built in with Google Chrome browser as well as LG's own and to be honest out of the two I say I still prefer Chrome so although LG's one is fairly quick and the scrolling is pretty smooth it does sometimes suffer these random errors like you know Pages not loading any images and not detecting your touches very well so yeah I mean it's a good browser but it's not the best now browsing on Chrome is very very fast and to be honest this is one of the best phone browsing experiences I've had due to a combination of fast processing large display and extremely extremely high resolution so as you've already seen the actual General day-to-day usage of the UI is very very quick however every now and again there'll be a slight lag Spike for example it'll just take a bit longer than it should to actually sort of receive the information of your touch so gaming performance is good but not great and this is again due to the higher resolution so this actual phone is powered by the Snapdragon 801 and 2 GB of RAM and these are the specs that was sort of designed for a 1080p display so if you actually had this specification on a 1080p phone the performance would be Flawless however its current resolution is pretty much double that so you know during games and stuff this phone has to push pretty much twice as many pixels as its competitors and so the actual end performance is equivalent to basically last year's flagships phones like the Galaxy S4 and the HTC1 M7 right so in terms of build which takes into account the appearance the packaging and the whole General look and feel of the device I'm going to give the LG G3 a 19 out of 20 so although the G3 is all plastic it's very solid and to be honest it's light and the design is basically Flawless the packaging was very impressive and it also included some probably the best in ear earphones I've ever seen come with a phone in terms of features the G3 is getting a 26 out of 30 I mean this is a fully featured 2014 flagship Android device so that alone gives it ridiculous things that it can do on top of that the camera is the best I've ever seen but I wish the speaker was a bit louder and a bit clearer now as for performance which takes into account basically everything about the usage of the device I'm giving the LG G3 a 40 out of 50 the screen is absolutely jaw-dropping the actual UI and stuff is all very very Snappy however games do tend to suffer and I think ultimately the display is a little bit of an unnecessary addition nonetheless the G3 is one of my favorite phones of all time I thoroughly recommend it and to be fair I don't think it gets much better than this\n"