Hey what is up guys Muwen360 is here presenting you with my full in-depth review of the LG
G4 so without further let’s jump right in. So after spending about a week with the G4
my overall experience with the device is very positive and it lived up to LG’s See the
Great. Feel the Great slogan. The G4 is LG’s flagship device for 2015 and it seems what
worked in the last two generations of the G series have come to stick around and join
together to create this brand new phone. Although the dimensions of the G4 is comparable to
most other phablets out there, it’s this subtle curve, inspired by the G Flex 2 that
makes the device very manageable in the hand and also comfortable to hold. The phone is
still pretty big for me but one handed use is still very possible. The sides of the G4
has been treated with a glossy coating although it’s a little slippery, it’s a very nice
touch to improve the in hand feel. Aside from that slight curve, the G4 mostly retained
the design language of its predecessors. We have our usual suspects such as the microUSB
port which does support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology as later confirmed by LG. Microphone
hole, and the 3.5 mm headphone jack. It would’ve been nice if LG had included front firing
speakers, but this mono speaker on the back gets the job done and is reasonable in terms
of sound quality and volume. Both spines of G4 are clean thanks to LG’s signature rare
buttons. On the G4, it’s easier than ever to distinguish between the power button and
the volume rockers as the controls are treated with very different materials which is why
I have absolutely no problems accessing those controls. And ever since using them on the
G2 I’ve liked them more and more since that’s where my index finger would naturally rest.
Moving upwards we have 16 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization 2.0 in between
the laser autofocus and the LED flash with the color spectrum sensor. The back cover
is removable not only for customization with LG’s other back covers, but it also contains
the 3,000 mAh battery. And surprisingly the battery is removable unlike many other flagships.
The G4 also supports microSD expansion up to 2TB on top of the 32 gig of internal storage.
Now the actual usefulness of these features can be debated due to the quick charging technology
and the wide availability of portable chargers. And on the storage side of things, most people
are quite satisfied with cloud storage services like Google Drive and by the way you do get
a 100 GB of free Google Drive for two years with the purchase of the G4. And as part of
LG’s push to encourage you to use an extra battery and expandable storage, LG’s giving
away a Free 32GB microSD card, an extra battery and also a battery charging cradle for all
new purchases of the G4. All you have to do to take advantage of this offer is to fill
out an online form and submit the necessary documentation. So overall I think the G4 has
a very attractive design and definitely feels like a premium flagship phone.
The G4 has 1440p Quad HD Quantum IPS display with a resolution of 2560×1440 and a pixel
density of 534 pixels per inch so the bottom line is the display is extremely sharp and
vibrant. It’s bright and the colors very accurate and this device has hands down one
of the best displays ever for a smartphone. The LG G4 is running the latest and greatest
version of Android, Android 5.1 Lollipop. But of course it’s running under LG’s
UX 4.0 UI. Overall the LG’s skin has ran very smooth and fast, I’ve had no hiccups
with it so far and that shows LG optimized the software very well. Some of the notable
features of LG’s skin include Smart Notice, which gives you periodic weather updates,
smart bulletin which curates information from LG health, the calendar and music to give
you on stop shop for all your needs. Quick Memo which allows you to take screen shots,
draw, and write notes. Another one of my favorite features double tap to wake and Knock Code
which allows to unlock your device with a series of taps. LG’s UI is probably one
of the most customizable one in the industry, you can rearrange the on screen buttons, and
add two additional buttons for a total of 5 touch buttons and having the ability to
that is very nice. You can also change the image of app icons with LG’s icon gallery
or you can add your own. Perhaps the most convenient offering in LG’s UI is the ability
to adjust the keyboard height so you can find the most appropriate size to match your typing
style. Dual Window is also on board and it allows you display two apps simultaneously
I just wish there’s support more apps. A new feature offered with the G4 is called
Glance View and with a simple swipe, it gives you a quick glance at the time and notifications
without having to turn on the display. These are just a few of the many useful features
on LG’s skin in my opinion so overall I am very satisfied with the LG’s skin since
it doesn’t affect performance and adds a few advantageous features. The G4 runs like
a beast and is very snappy even without the Snapdragon 810 processor, it’s no joke when
it comes to performance. The hexacore Snapdragon 808 with three gigs of RAM breezes through
everything I’ve thrown at whether it’s video, web browsing, or gaming. No delays
whatsoever and multitasking is absolutely fantastic on this device as well. Overall
I’m personally very satisfied with the performance of this device and so if you’re a power
hungary user running the most intensive applications look no further than the LG G4.
And of course the feature that is spear heading LG’s campaign is the camera. Both the 8
megapixel front facing and rear 16 mega pixel cameras are great sensors. Scientific terminology
aside, the camera is absolutely amazing and it’s one of the best cameras we’ve ever
seen in a smartphone. Though whether or not it’ll replace your dslr is up for debate,
the quality of the camera is excellent. Images taken are sharp, with great detail and contain
accurate colors. The camera interface itself is also very clean three different viewfinders
simple, auto, and manual. Manual mode gives you the ultimate control over controls such
as white balance, manual focus, iso, shutter speed and LG even included a histogram. While
Auto mode allows the user to simply just tap and shoot. The camera does shoot 4K video
and also has a built-in mode for slow motion recording. Overall a fabulous camera that
is definitely setting standard for mobile photography. For more photo and video samples,
please click on the annotation to check out my LG G4 camera test.
Battery life on the G4 is average which is understandable since the G4 has to push a
lot of pixels and usually I can get about 12 hours on a single charge with moderate
usage so it’ll definitely get you through well before running out of juice. Call quality
is very good on H2O wireless which runs on AT&T’s network, and I can hear the person
on the other end clearly but I just wish the earpiece was little louder and less muffled.
And of course the G4 being a flagship device supports NFC, 4G LTE, Bluetooth low energy
and a host of other connectivity standards. The only other feature I wish it had was qi
wireless charging out of the box but you can still get it on here with accessories. The
G4 will be available on most major U.S. carriers including Verizon, AT&T and Sprint in the
first week of June and the pricing scheme is expected to be the same with the other
flagship devices. Overall, the LG G4 brings a lot to the table in terms of functionality
and performance. It has a killer camera backed up by yet the another iteration of Android
in a body that remains recognizable and unique due to LG’s signature design language. If
what are missing in other flagships kept you from buying them, the G4 might just be the
phone you’re looking for. It isn’t a revolutionary upgrade over previous the G3, but then again
plenty of other flagships this year haven’t been either. But if you want something unique,
the G4 is among the best choices you have to date with expansion options and a removable
battery to sweeten the deal. Thank you for watching this video. Are you panning on getting
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