Published Jun 19, 2014

LG G3 Review!

Marques Brownlee delves into the LG G3, showcasing its standout camera with laser autofocus, impressive display resolution, and robust performance, while offering insights on the device's battery life, design, and areas for enhancement compared to other flagship smartphones.
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  • Battery Life

    The LG G3 impresses with its battery performance, despite the high demands of its display. highlights the 3000 milliamp hour battery, noting its excellent longevity even with moderate to heavy usage. He mentions that the standby time is particularly impressive, allowing users to wake up with nearly the same battery percentage they went to sleep with 1.

    I had a road trip the other day where I got four and a half hours of screen on time, which is more than I've gotten with plenty of other 1080p phones.

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    The removable battery is also a significant advantage, offering flexibility for users who need extended power throughout the day 1.

       

    Performance

    In terms of processing performance, the LG G3 holds its own against other high-end smartphones. Marques finds the phone's performance comparable to devices like the HTC One M8 and Galaxy S5, with smooth gaming and app operations 2. He notes minor delays with soft buttons but attributes these to software issues that can be resolved with updates.

    The gaming is exactly the same. The opening and closing apps is exactly the same. The scrolling, the frame rates, everything still looks great.

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    Despite some design critiques, the LG skin on Android 4.4 KitKat performs well, and the keyboard is particularly praised for its usability 2.

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