The Reign of LG Mobile has Come by THE LG G4 Smart Phone
The G4's daylight visibility is excellent, even in direct sunlight and overcast conditions, where lesser phone displays typically struggle. Like AMOLED-based Samsung phones, the G4 also has a super-high brightness level that gets activated in direct sunlight, improving visibility at the cost of contrast. The transition isn't as jarring as on a Samsung phone, but you'll notice the difference if you use a G4 outdoors this summer. So in short, the LG G4's screen is bonkers. And if you were waiting for an IPS LCD to rival Samsung's latest QHD Super AMOLEDs, this is it. No smartphone display is perfect, but LG's undoubtedly ranks among the best in mid-2015. A very subtle diamond pattern encircles that beautiful screen, while the glass itself is framed by a reflective plastic trim. Considering how many leading phone makers are moving to metal-framed designs, it's disappointing to see LG sticking it out with a plastic frame. And we have to imagine that some future iteration of the phone — perhaps an LG G5 or G6 — will eventually swap this fake metal for the real deal. Until then, shiny faux chrome plastic seems a little out of place in such a premium device. For seasoned LG users, the backside of the G4 is, for the most part, a known quantity. The trademark rear buttons for power and volume make a return — a feature we've enjoyed on LG phones since the G2. For the uninitiated, putting buttons on the back may seem weird and counterintuitive, but the placement is such that they're easy to press with your index finger whichever hand you're using. Above the buttons sits the G4's 16-megapixel optically-stabilized rear camera, which is raised ever so slightly from the surface of the phone. It's flanked by yet more camera technology on either side — LG's laser autofocus unit on the left, and LED flash on the right. And tucked away below the LED is the color spectrum sensor, which LG claims helps it more accurately gauge white balance. We'll take a closer look at the G4's photographic chops later in this review.Read All