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LG Optimus G

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • The display was very vibrant and sharp
  • brighter
  • sharper

Cons

  • What s not as impressive is its plastic wrapping
  • extremely wonky bubble lock screen
  • lack of texture makes it a little difficult to grip

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 4.7 in
  • 768, 1280 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 318 ppi
  • 2100 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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LG Optimus G - Pros & Cons

LG Optimus G

Pros

  • The display was very vibrant and sharp
  • brighter
  • sharper
  • and more realistic display
  • crisper
  • more natural-looking
  • and more realistic
  • bright display really impressed us and it was comfortable reading on it
  • makes this device really sturdy and scratch resistant
  • won t help you grasp the phone more securely
  • more power and a better display

Cons

  • What s not as impressive is its plastic wrapping
  • extremely wonky bubble lock screen
  • lack of texture makes it a little difficult to grip
  • some apps have ugly icons
  • noticeable noise on the photos
  • simplistic
  • rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners
  • QSlide feature doesn t work with videos in the YouTube app
  • The keyboard is a bit finicky
  • the huge display takes a big hit on the battery
  • the home button was pretty narrow and wish it was just a bit

LG Optimus G - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
318 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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LG Optimus G - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064AB
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.19 in
Width2.71 in
Depth0.33 in
Weight5.11 oz
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Connectivity
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2100.0 mAh
Standby time411.0 h
Talk time13.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.7 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution768 x 1280 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density318.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 2.0
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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LG Optimus G LG - Editorial Reviews (11)

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LG Optimus G LG Optimus G Pro Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 09.05.2013
LG Optimus G Pro Review
LG Optimus G LG Optimus G: Good device, but there are better options out there
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 05.05.2013
LG Optimus G: Good device, but there are better options out there

The camera was a bit of a spoiler and just about average. The 13MP shooter did a fairly good job in daylight, but used indoors or in low light the images ended up with a lot of noise.

LG Optimus G Review: LG Optimus G Pro
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WIRED
Published: 30.07.2013
Review: LG Optimus G Pro
3.5

If you can first make peace with the sheer, pocket-hogging size of the thing, you'll find a lot to love about LG's 5.5-inch Android phone.

LG Optimus G LG Optimus G review (AT&T and Sprint)
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The Verge
Published: 15.10.2012
LG Optimus G review (AT&T and Sprint)
4.2

Can the Optimus G compete in the big leagues?

LG Optimus G AT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review
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SlashGear
Published: 04.05.2013
AT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review

The LG Optimus G Pro brings a massive upgrade to the LG Optimus G, a device put together so well that Google decided to use…

LG Optimus G LG Optimus G Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 12.03.2013
LG Optimus G Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of LG Optimus G Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about LG Optimus G configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

LG Optimus G LG Optimus G review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.04.2013
LG Optimus G review
4.0

An awesome phone, but a little too late?

LG Optimus G LG Optimus G review [video]
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Android Authority
Published: 24.10.2012
LG Optimus G review [video]

In this post, we take a closer look at the LG Optimus G, model number F180K / E973.

LG Optimus G Review LG Optimus G E975 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 28.04.2013
Review LG Optimus G E975 Smartphone
4.4

In-depth review of the LG Optimus G E975 (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064A, Qualcomm Adreno 320, 4.7", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings.

LG Optimus G LG Optimus G Pro review: The King of the Phablets… For Now
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 18.06.2013
LG Optimus G Pro review: The King of the Phablets… For Now
4.0

LG recently launched the Optimus G Pro on AT&T and we've given the device a spin for a few weeks now. Its closest brethren is the Galaxy Note II, which costs $100 more, but don't take the Optimus G Pro at face value based on its price tag alone, it's actually an amazing device. It offers a huge display, but is thinner than competitors which makes it easier to hold. There's also a...

LG Optimus G Undoubtedly the best phone LG has ever offered
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CNET
Published: 14.11.2012
Undoubtedly the best phone LG has ever offered

The LG Optimus G offers a high-definition 4.7-inch screen, a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, but an older version of Android.

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