Hi guys, Cody Lopez here with Techcellent News
and today we're taking a look at how the LG G7 ThinQ has been holding up since its release.
This is our long-term review, so let's not waste any more time and get right into it.
The LG G7 ThinQ is the latest iteration of LG's G series of smartphones and
this device comes with many of
2018's must-have specs but before we get into the specifications, let's talk about the design.
It has a two-sided glass design, curving smoothly toward the frame where you'll find the power button,
speaker grille, USB C port,
headphone jack, and a new Google Assistant button plus the volume up and down buttons around the back.
You have a vertical dual camera setup right above the fingerprint scanner.
Normally, the power button would be located with the fingerprint scanner. But LG claims, this was moved due to consumer feedback.
Plus, I'm sure they wanted to make the phone thinner. It isn't a bad change
although, LG enthusiasts will have a big learning curve here. It's tough though...
the magnesium frame has an improved i-beam construction, which should help dissipate shocks from any drops.
It's not only military standard compliant, but it also has ip68 water resistance.
So no worries...
if it gets wet. The most noticeable change happens to be the display. This time around LG opted for the now infamous
iPhone X style notch at the top of the display to accommodate the front-facing camera and sensors.
It's a controversial design choice, even though it's becoming increasingly popular among manufacturers.
But hey, at least it's a good display. The 6.1" high-resolution
LCD screen is gorgeous and easily among the best non OLED panels...
you can find.
Colors are rich and vibrant and provide a pleasing viewing experience. One benefit of LCD screens are the brightness levels.
LG even gives users the option to crank up the brightness to a blinding 1000 nits
although, the phone can only do this for three minutes at a time - obviously to prevent the battery from draining
but this is a good option to have when you are in direct sunlight.
Oh...
and as for that notch,
LG also gives users the option to camouflage it by making the screen around the notch black to create the impression of a proper bezel
so the phone can appeal to the market that is a fan of the notch
and those that aren't. One of the G7 s most unique features is actually its audio. For years LG has been
perfecting its audio technology like 32-bit quad DAC headphone jacks
but now the company is announcing a feature called Boombox.
This allows the body of the phone to amplify the volume with a distinct audio punch
coming from the center of the phone to boost the speaker output.
It definitely works, bringing a louder and fuller sound that other single speaker devices can't match.
As for the performance it features a Snapdragon 845 processor 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of storage.
Given those specs you'd expect the G7 to be a performance beast and fortunately it is. Whether it's the CPU or GPU,
there is definitely a sharp improvement compared to last year's performance.
It can be a little difficult to measure real-world performance, but everyday tasks and even gaming have yet to see any hiccups.
G7 is completely in line with the performance you expect from this year's high-end flagship phones
and as for the software...
our G7 is running Android 8.0 Oreo, the same software version it launched with. The user experience has changed
slightly, the app drawer opens with a swipe up now,
icons have been modernized and there is slightly less bloatware.
The addition of your Google newsfeed with a swipe right from the main page is a nice touch from stock Android.
LG states that they work with Google to provide a physical button to activate Google's voice assistant...
which I'm a big fan of. It's so much better than Bixby.
Hopefully with the help of the company's new center dedicated to software updates,
this phone can start to get the latest versions of software like Android 9's Adaptive Battery sooner rather than later. And
speaking of the battery, the G7 has a three thousand milliamp hour battery and honestly that is a little on the small side
compared to other phones. Fortunately this battery isn't as weak as it sounds. Of-course
everyone's battery life will vary depending on usage but during our testing the
G7 lasts a full day with heavy usage and would only regret not plugging it in before an extended night out on the town.
Now because of the phone's glass back, it has wireless charging support.
Although, it can take up to three hours for a full charge doing so. You don't have to charge your phone
overnight though, in just one and a half hours, the G7 jumps from zero to full. Thanks to quick charge
3.0. Now with the camera is getting the most attention in smartphones these days, LG is sticking to its usual offering a
second wide-angle camera providing a spacious field of view to fit more into the shot.
Both cameras are 16 megapixels and offer optical image stabilization.
While it lacks a monochrome lens or a telephoto lens...
it makes up for in sheer quality and precision the colors and exposure are accurate and the wide angle gives an exciting
perspective that most other phones can't. One new way LG is aiming to grab attention is the inclusion of artificial intelligence.
Camera AI is a mode all about
recognizing objects or scenes and automatically choosing the best settings based on studying other similar scenarios.
This A.I. feature can be accurate and useful especially for those less familiar with the intricate settings of the manual mode.
Although, it isn't enabled by default.
You'll need to switch to the camera a A.I. mode which makes it less immediate and ultimately less likely to be remembered at a
moment's notice.
Aside from the ridiculous name, the LG G7 ThinQ is actually a great phone. Sure
It has its ups and downs - like the lackluster software and that notch can be an eyesore
but..
overall...
it does a great job adding enough features to please a wide variety of people.
The only thing holding most people back might be the price at $750
the G7 can be a tough pill to swallow when compared to other devices in that price range.
Luckily as time passes, most LG phones usually see a pretty good price reduction.
I'll be sure to leave a link in the video description with the most updated price.
So it looks like LG has made yet another commendable smartphone and at prices like that. It's easy to recommend.
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Once again, I'm Cody Lopez with Techcellent News and I look forward to seeing you all in our next video.