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LG's 2015 flagship Android smartphone - the G4! LG G4 (Leather): amzn.to The G4 was provided courtesy of LG, but the review and opinions expressed are my own. Video Gear I use: amzn.com Intro Track: Deadmau5 - Slow Down, Start Over ~ twitter.com google.com @MarquesBrownlee @MKBHD @MKBHD
The LG G4 review centers on a high-end flagship that aims to balance strong hardware with practical features. The video opens by outlining the core specs and performance expectations, noting the Snapdragon 808 with 3GB of RAM, and highlighting the overall top-tier components such as the display, battery, and camera. The host goes into build quality, pointing out the 5.5 inch curved display, removable back, and interchangeable backs including plastic, ceramic, and leather options, with the ability to swap batteries and expand storage via microSD. He also explains the back-mounted controls, the quad HD display described as a quantum IPS panel, and LG’s software layer that adds useful features while still diverging from stock Android in aesthetics and organization. Overall, the G4 is portrayed as a very capable device that checks nearly all the boxes for a high-end smartphone, with only moderate negatives in design polish for some users. The video then transitions to software and usability, mentioning LG’s refined UI, multitasking capabilities, contextual smart features, and an emphasis on practical functionality like a resizable keyboard and app context automation, which enhances daily use without sacrificing performance. The conclusion reinforces the device as an excellent overall package, praising the battery life and the camera, while noting that the G4’s design might not be the most striking compared to its peers, potentially swaying some buyers toward leather models for style.
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Questions answered
- What are the standout hardware features of the LG G4?
- Key standouts include a removable back with replaceable battery and microSD expansion, a 5.5 inch quad HD display, and a capable camera system with a wide f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus, and a color spectrum sensor.
- How does LG’s software affect daily use on the G4?
- LG’s UI provides useful features like a resizable keyboard, multitasking with five inch apps, smart automation based on context, and a generally smooth performance, though it’s not as clean as stock Android for some users.