The LG G3 is the flagship solution of this South Korean manufacturer. Its hardware and software resources make it easy to solve most of the tasks at the moment. And in the next 2 years, the situation with this will definitely not change: any application on it will function exactly without problems. It is about them, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of this mobile device, that will be discussed further.
What's included
This gadget comes with the following:
- The device itself.
- Interface cord for PC communication or battery charging.
- Charger.
- User's guide. It also has a warranty card.
- 3000 mAh rated battery.
Now about what is clearly missing from this list. A phone case for the LG G3 will obviously come in handy. Unlike hispredecessor - G2 - this device is equipped with a slot for a flash drive, but it is also not in the list of supplied accessories and it will have to be purchased separately for an additional fee. Also, a protective film on the front of the gadget will not be superfluous. Of course, the 3rd generation Gorilla Eye with an oleophobic coating protects the screen well, but the extra protection is never superfluous. And finally, it is worth noting that LG has not equipped its devices with stereo headsets for a long time. This accessory, like all previously mentioned, will need to be purchased separately.
Appearance and usability
The design of the G3 has a lot in common with the G2. Only in size the latter is slightly smaller. The front panel, as noted earlier, is protected by 3rd generation Gorilla Eye glass. The side edges and the back cover are made of plastic with a matte surface, which looks like aluminum. On the bottom side are wired interface ports (micro USB and 3.5 mm audio port) and a thin opening for a spoken microphone. An infrared port is placed on the upper edge of the device (an economical version of the flagship phone LG G3 Stylus has a similar hole, but it does not have an infrared port) and a microphone that is responsible for noise suppression. The power button of the smart phone and the volume control swing are displayed on the back of the smartphone. Here is the main camera, LED backlight and laser guidance system of the main camera. At the bottom of the back cover there is a loud speaker, the sound quality of which is impeccable. Manage this device with a display diagonal of 5,46 inches with one hand is no big deal. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The only thing the new owner of this device has to adapt to is the unusual location of the physical control keys. Otherwise, there should be no problems.
Processor
The LG G3 is equipped with one of the most powerful CPUs available today, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801. It includes 4 cores of the Krait 400 architecture, which operate at a frequency of 2.5 GHz in peak load mode. Of course, this is not the most advanced development of Qualcomm, but the hardware resources of the gadget are enough to run all applications on this gadget even now. "Asph alt 8", "GTA: San Andreas" and other resource-intensive applications on this masterpiece of engineering and now run without problems.
Graphics and cameras
One of the best graphic cards underlies this device - Adreno 330. Its resources are quite enough to solve all the tasks without exception today. The diagonal of the display in this gadget, as noted earlier, is a decent 5.46 inches. It is built on the basis of IPS technology. Another feature of the device is that there is no air gap between the front panel and the display. Such a constructive solution provides the highest image quality to date and viewing angles as close as possible to 180 degrees (while the image is not distorted at all). The main camera in this device boasts a 13 MP sensor device. Additionally, it is equipped with LED backlight, laser guidance system, autofocus and automatic image stabilization. In general, the quality of photos and videos is better than that of the closest competitors. The front camera is based on a 2.1 MP sensor. Of course, the quality of photos and videos is an order of magnitude worse than that of the main one. But for "selfies" and video calls, it's definitely enough.
Memory
This gadget has a rather interesting situation with the memory subsystem. There are two versions of this device. One of them is equipped with 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB is the capacity of the built-in storage. This is a more economical version of the LG G3. Its price is 430 dollars. A more advanced modification is equipped - respectively - 3 GB and 32 GB. The cost of her, in turn, 530 dollars. Of course, the last version of the device in terms of purchase looks clearly preferable, but even a more modest modification is able to solve all problems. Also in this device there is a slot for installing an external memory card. You can install a drive with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.
Battery and autonomy
One of the most controversial decisions of the designers in this smartphone model is the capacity of the bundled battery - 3000 mAh. It seems like an impressive value at the moment. But the screen diagonal, as noted earlier, is 5.46 inches. Add to this a productive but not energy efficient 4-core CPU. As a result, it turns out that the battery will have to be charged every 2 days at best. Atmore active use of this gadget, this figure can be reduced to 7-8 hours. And this is provided that the smartphone is used for no more than 3 months. In the future, the degree of autonomy, of course, will deteriorate.
Program part
LG cell phone of this model functions, of course, under the control of the most popular platform for mobile devices - "Android". Initially, its modification “4.4” is preinstalled on this smart phone model. But the first time you connect to the global web, an update will occur - there will already be an OS version of "5.0". A proprietary shell of this manufacturer is installed over the operating system. The rest of the set of applications is familiar. These are typical social utilities, and a set of programs from Google, and built-in applications.
Communications
The LG G3 phone is equipped with all the necessary communications. This list includes “Wi-Fi” (it is best to send and receive files a few megabytes or gigabytes in size), “Bluetooth” (it allows you to connect a wireless headset to a smart phone or exchange information with similar mobile gadgets), everything types of mobile networks that are available today, GPS, microUSB and 3.5-mm. There is also an infrared port that allows you to easily turn your smartphone into a remote control.
Gadget current price
Among last year's flagship models, LG G3 boasts the most modest cost. Its price is likeIt was noted earlier that it is $430 for a simplified version of the device (2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of integrated memory) and $ 530 for the most advanced modification of the gadget (32 GB of RAM and 32 GB, respectively). Even the most modest modification of this smartphone allows you to solve all the problems at the moment. And this situation will continue for the next 2 years for sure. And then instantly this gadget will not become obsolete.
Opinion of owners
LG cell phone of this model, in fact, has no weaknesses. The only thing that causes certain complaints is the small capacity of the complete battery. But, on the other hand, due to this parameter, the weight of the smartphone did not exceed the “symbolic” 150 grams. If there are problems with autonomy, then they can be solved quite simply by purchasing an external battery. And so in this smartphone, everything is perfectly matched and balanced. And the processor, and the screen, and the memory subsystem.
Economic flagship versions
Not everyone can afford even the most modest version of the flagship device. Therefore, a more simplified version appeared on the market - the LG G3 S mobile phone. It has smaller dimensions - 5 inches versus 5.46, a weaker processor (Snapdragon 400) and a less efficient video accelerator (Adreno 305). Well, the capacity of the built-in drive is reduced to 8 GB. There is an even more modest version of the flagship - the LG G3 Stylus phone. It has even more modest parameters (for example, the processor - МТ6582). But there is a special pen (also called"stylus" - hence the name of the model) for handwriting.
Results
The LG G3 can rightfully be considered the best deal in its segment. Its price is less than its competitors. But the technical characteristics are sometimes at the level (for example, the central processor), and in some places it is an order of magnitude better (for example, the screen and its resolution). All in all, an ideal application in the premium smartphone segment. And for those who can't afford to shell out $430 for such a device, the South Korean giant has launched the LG G3 S. If you're looking for a phone with handwriting support, then check out the LG G3 Stylus. Its specifications will be more modest than the LG G3 S, but it has a special pen for such input.
