![]() ![]() ![]() The G3 has an 11.1Wh (3000mAh) battery which is the same size as the G2. For example, I’m not a big fan of the mustard tone used for the messaging app. It would be nice to customise these colours though. ![]() It’s flat and the colours used are ‘mature’ according to LG – rather than being in your face. LG says it has removed all unnecessary visual elements and apps have been given their own colour so you know where you are. Overall the interface is simpler and cleaner. See also : 20 best Android smartphones in UK: What’s the best Android phone you can buy? You should be upgraded to Android L, however. LG G3 review: SoftwareĪs you would expect from a smartphone that was new in 2014, the LG G3 comes with Android 4.4 KitKat and the firm’s latest user interface and software features. The pixels are bigger than the rear camera, the angle has been optimised for selfies and the screen can be used as a sort of flash in dark conditions. However, LG has added the ability to take selfies with a hand movement. The new buttons don’t stick out so much and have a textured finish.Īt the front is a 2Mp camera which can shoot video in Full HD which LG calls a ‘selfie camera’, not a front-facing camera. We weren’t sure about this when it was introduced on the G2 but it’s actually very comfortable and makes a lot of sense. You get the best of both worlds, with access to the battery and a decent finish.Īs you can see, LG has stuck with its choice of placing the phone’s physical buttons on the back next to the camera. It doesn’t feel as premium as the M8 but is a step up from its predecessor and other plastic rivals. ![]() We’re not a big fan of the rear cover on the white model but it looks and feels nice on the other colours – black, gold, violet and red. It’s what you’d get if you crossed the back of the Galaxy S5 and that of the The rear cover is removable and made of plastic but has a ‘metallic skin’ which has a brushed finish and is scratch-resistance (not self-healing like the For starters, there’s a brushed metal frame running around the edge which separates the front from the back. Also see: LG G2 vs LG G3: Can the LG G3 live up to the example set by the LG G2?Ī major design change is the introduction of metal. It’s no surprise that the LG G3 has gained some weight considering its overall size but not much at all, 149g up from 143g. TalkTalk customers can pick up a ‘free’ LG G3 for just £22 a month. O2 and you can pick up the LG G3 for ‘free’ on a £28.50 tariff. Three has similar deals, ranging from £33. Vodafone will sell you an LG G3 for ‘free’, on 24-month contracts from £26 per month. LG’s own site, the LG G3 is currently available on contract from Vodafone, O2, Three, Virgin and TalkTalk. Here we will also look at the availability and price of the LG G3 on contract. We are at ‘peak smartphone’, in many ways.īut even though buying unlocked and outright is always the cheapest way to source your smartphone, not everyone can afford to do so. And the difference between 20 is not great, in terms of performance. A 2015 phone from the higher echelons would cost you around twice that (more if you want an iPhone). When you consider the spec of the LG G3, as well as its high-class of build and design, that is an amazing deal. LG G3 review: UK price and availabilityĪ quick hunt around for an unlocked 16GB LG G3 and we find a plethora of available handsets for a little over £250.ĮBuyer has the LG G3 for £259 inc VAT, for instance.Įxpansys will sell you an LG G3 for £269 inc VAT. Phones do tend to go out of date very quickly but the LG G3 has managed to largely avoid this and can still hold its own against new handsets. How does the LG G3 shape up now that it is a previous generation smartphone? Read our LG G3 review to find out. See also:īut the world moves on, and we now live in the world of the And if ever you want to stand out with a smartphone, put the LG G3’s eye-popping display next to any other phone. It looks great, handles well, and is built to last. When first it launched in 2014 it was comfortably the best phone you could buy – a high-end Android powerhouse with the most amazing HD display. There is no point in hiding it: we love the LG G3. It’s another winner from LG, and well worth your consideration in 2015. The LG G3 is surprisingly small considering the 5.5in display and we like the more premium design. A year on and a phone that packs amazing features including a Quad HD display and a camera with a laser auto focus is one of the bargains of the market. When the LG G3 came in at under £500 we were impressed. ![]()
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