LG G4 Review

The camera really is the new phone's key feature. LG picked a new 16MP sensor, improved the optical stabilization, gave it a wider aperture lens, added a handful of new software features (including manual mode) and placed a top-notch selfie camera on the front. A complete overhaul of the imaging department. LG designers were hard at work too. They gave the LG G4 a subtle arc that complements the spacious screen and sourced high-quality materials for the back covers. The premium option is made of genuine full grain leather with threads imported from Germany used on the decorative stitching. Even the basic backs are far from plain - the white one has ceramic coating. The LG G4 strikes a great balance between tangible quality and intangible class. Here's how the hardware capabilities and the premium exterior balance out, plus what the G4 offers over its predecessor. Key features Subtly curved design with optional leather backs 5.5" QHD (1440 x 2560px) Quantum Display IPS LCD, 534ppi, Gorilla Glass 3 Android 5.1 Lollipop with the latest LG UX v4.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with hex-core processor (dual Cortex-A57 @ 1.82GHz, quad A53 @ 1.44GHz), Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB of RAM 16MP camera, phase detection/laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, OIS, 2160p video recording 8MP front-facing camera, 1080p video recording 32GB of built-in storage, expandable via a microSD card slot Active noise cancellation with a secondary microphone Dolby mobile sound enhancement 3,000mAh user-replaceable battery microUSB 2.0 with SlimPort 4K IR-port and NFC Main disadvantages Chipset isn't top of the range No IP-certification for dust or water resistance No Quick Charge charger in the box