LG Optimus G Pro Review!

The LG Optimus G Pro Review presents LG's first major push into the phablet category, aiming to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Note 2. Marques Brownlee notes that LG studied the Note 2 closely, adopting several design cues while introducing its own refinements such as a notably thin bezel around a 5.5 inch 1080p display. He highlights the removable back cover, which yields a larger 3,140 mAh battery and microSD expandability, while keeping the device's overall form factor compact for its size. The build quality is described as solid for a plastic-bodied device, with a home button that doubles as a notification LED, a feature praised for its visibility and color. LG's Android skin is described as unconventional and highly customized, with a tabbed menu system and features like Q Slide that allow apps to overlap on screen. The performance is identified as strong thanks to the Snapdragon 600 quad‑core chipset, delivering snappy and smooth operation that sometimes edges out the Galaxy Note 2. The camera is a 13 MP shooter that offers detailed imagery but with slightly less dynamic range and vibrancy than Samsung’s best; video capture at 1080p is solid, particularly in well-lit conditions. Overall, Brownlee concludes that the Optimus G Pro is LG's best phone yet, a strong upgrade for fans of the Note form factor, though it may not be the daily driver for every user due to software polish and aesthetic preferences. He ends by recommending the device to those who want a highly capable phablet with a soothing mix of hardware improvements and LG’s signature touches, while acknowledging that the Note 3 could redefine the space in the near term.

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