LG G4: Hands On First Look

Introduction

The LG G4 is finally and officially here. Now that we got the full scoop, it seems that LG's next flagship smartphone is all about three things - design, display and camera. The LG G4 body is slightly curved and comes with an optional leather back for some extra flair; there's a new IPS Quantum display for improved color accuracy and the camera has a new lens with improved OIS, wider aperture, a new Color Spectrum Sensor for more accurate white balance and a new manual mode.

The new LG G4 is closely related to the LG G Flex2 - to the extent we're not quite sure which one is the flagship. We see again a curved body design, though the curvature is much more subtle. The screen size is the same, but the G4 comes with a much higher resolution.

The camera on the G4 is better too, but then the Snapdragon 808 chipset is a step down. This leaves it a bit unclear as to which device is the flagship, though the LG G4 certainly has the more recognizable brand name thanks to the success of its predecessor.

LG G4 at a glance

• Dimensions: 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm, 155g
• Screen: 5.5" Quantum dot IPS screen with 1,440 x 2,560 resolution, 538ppi; Gorilla Glass 3
• Chipset: Snapdragon 808, dual-core Cortex-A57 plus quad-core Cortex-A53, Adreno 418 GPU, 3GB RAM
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop; Optimus UX 4.0
• Camera: 16MP with OIS 2.0, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.6 sensor size, laser autofocus; manual controls and RAW mode; 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0
• Video camera: 2160p recording
• Battery: 3,000mAh
• Storage: 32GB built-in; expandable via microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Cat. 6 LTE (300Mbps down, 50Mbps up), Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
• Misc: Optional leather back, Knock code, optional wireless charging

The LG G4 will come with a plastic back cover with a "hammered pattern," but the eye-catching optional leather backs are LG's big design play. They are made of vegetable tanned genuine leather and feature decorative stitching uses Gütterman thread, a high-end product from Germany used in leather clothes and shoes.

The second focus was the display - LG kept the size and resolution the same as on the G3 - 5.5" QHD - but switched to a quantum dot LCD matrix, promising accurate colors with 98% coverage of the RGB spectrum.

The third pillar of the LG G4 is its camera. It has a new 16MP sensor and improved lens with wider aperture and 3-axis image stabilization instead of 2-axis like on the G3 (they even call it OIS 2.0). The selfie camera got an even bigger resolution bump to 8MP. The camera comes with a new interface with manual controls, a histogram and RAW mode.

The one point where LG got defensive was the chipset. The company claims it worked with Qualcomm to customize the Snapdragon 808 specifically for the G4 and LG claims it's faster than the Exynos 7420. It didn't back that up with benchmarks though and we doubt any amount of customizations can make up for the two missing Cortex-A57 cores.

LG Google Nexus 5

Revealing the true power of Google Universe, the Google Nexus 5 is a synonym of power and style. This 5-inch smartphone, with a sleek build, is packed with a bevy of advanced features and functionalities that will make all the tasks easier for you. Get your hands on the Nexus 5 and enjoy your rendezvous with the latest Android operating system.

Display

       The LG Google Nexus 5 sports a 4.95-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen that lets users enjoy images and videos in a way like never before. It supports capacitive touch that functions quite smoothly and you will have a great time while accessing the plethora of pre-installed applications. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 makes the screen sturdy and capable enough to withstand daily wear and tear.

Android Version and Memory

This LG Google Nexus 5 is powered by the Android OS, v5.0 (Lolipop) operating system; the primary reason behind its blazing performance. Furthermore, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB RAM. The Nexus 5 dons an internal phone memory of 16GB that lends you enough space to carry your data and media files wherever you go.

Camera Features

The fabulous Nexus 5 features an 8 MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation that lets you click and share high-quality, sharp images like never before. From friends to family, you can capture one and all using the back camera of your mobile phone. The HDR+ feature enables users to click vivid photos in day and sharper photos at night. If you want to capture a 360 degree view of a product or a location, simply use the Photo Sphere. This smartphone automatically takes a backup of your photos and ensures that your special moments remain intact in the form of photos & videos. Another feature that makes the phone more awesome is the Auto Awesome. It automatically creates photo booth shoots, animations, and panoramas from your library.

              For those who love clicking their own selves, this mobile phone features a 1.3 MP front camera too. Using the video recorder, you can keep your memories alive forever. You can use the Auto Awesome feature to transform your favourite photos and videos into a short film by adding music of your own choice. Other features that further enhance your shooting experience include Less Shake, Less Noise, and Rapid Burst. To take entertainment to the next level, it features built-in speaker and dual microphone. Not to forget, you can use Google Play to enjoy more than 1 million games and apps and lots more.

Connectivity

        For connectivity and communication, this latest smartphone from Google & LG supports Bluetooth 4.0. Turn on the Bluetooth and you can share images, songs and many different types of files with other users effortlessly. In addition to Bluetooth, you can use GPRS feature for the purpose of sharing files. Other modes using which connectivity can be established between your phone and other systems include Wi-Fi and microUSB. 

Battery

 The Nexus 5 features a 2300 mAh battery which is durable as well as long-lasting. It is known to have standby time of up to 300 hours (2G). As far as talk time is concerned, the battery lasts for up to 17 hours (2G)