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[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
Android Authority posted their review of the G4 on their Youtube channel. They're reviewing the Korean version of the phone so they will be doing another one when they get a US variant of the phone, since the Korean version isn't compatible with the LTE bands and such.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzS5YPyIXTE
[G4 General] Sharpshooterrr:
Engadget has also posted their review:

http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/07/lg-g4-review/

They also agree that the G4 has a better battery than the S6:
[G4 General] legend221:
I think it's a done deal that I will be getting this phone now. More and more reviewers saying that the battery life is good. Awesome camera, battery life, fast and stable is all I ever want on my devices. Never know maybe this will be the 1st phone I keep stock for awhile.

Still hopeful we get root, bootloader unlock and Roms to keep it relevant for the months to come.
[G4 General] Sharpshooterrr:
Cause for concern at 1:08?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FwIc_TziV8
[G4 General] xetaray:
Leather is supposed to wear and develop a patina. It's more personal that way.
[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
Except that doesn't look like patina. With leather, it gets darker over time, not lighter, unless you let it sit in the sun where it'll slowly become bleached. It looks like it's getting worn away. Like at some point, you can see the plastic. Well, if it gets that bad anyway. Who knows.
[G4 General] geoff5093:
If it gets that bad, you could always replace the back.
[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
True. Wonder how much those backs will cost, especially since the process to make them is quite time consuming. This is assuming LG plans on selling these backs separately of course. Probably other ways around it though.
[G4 General] Sharpshooterrr:
Yes you could always replace the back, but consider the time it took to get that bad. I wouldn't want to replace the back every 2 weeks or so.

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Looks more like leather chipping off rather than developing a patina.
[G4 General] *justintime*:
From what I have been read. The leather version comes also withe the plastic back.

Unfortunately I can't recall the source. And I think it's strange to deliver an extra plastic cover.
[G4 General] legend221:
Korean LG G4 & T-Mobile (U. S) LG G4 review

Very detailed video, enjoy.

https://youtu.be/BEc7eygICBE
[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
Oh? Hm, that's interesting if that's actually the case. Every unboxing I've seen doesn't show that, but then again, all the early people probably have review units, unless you imported it from South Korea.

If you do find the source, feel free and post it here. I haven't heard of this being the case, but it's not like I follow every tech site out there, so always a chance of missing something.
[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
Dom Esposito posted their review of the G4 on his Youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MtfKfBW9E
[G4 General] legend221:
^I enjoyed this review a lot. Liked. Very detailed and concise review from Dom
[G4 General] *justintime*:
Very nice review on the camera's.

https://youtu.be/RFlYg4jKtlw
[G4 General] WhiteHartMart:
Common theme seems to be a camera at or about S6 quality with better battery life - that combination does it for me :)
[G4 General] legend221:
Another in depth review and video [emoji327]

m.androidcentral.com/lg-g4-review

AndroidCentral review "LG G4 video walkthrough" on YouTube

http://youtu.be/-EN6bJ9kDsU
[G4 General] *justintime*:
Also a real life review in the camera.

http://www.computerworld.com/articl...the-lg-g4-camera-a-real-world-evaluation.html
[G4 General] WhiteHartMart:
Not reading anything into that as a real world indication.

Sold my S6 as battery was awful - got a G3 for the time being from the off it smashes the S6 in daily use (and haven't had to turn most features off like I had to on S6).

I'd say those tests favour the strengths of the S6 should can't be relied on.
[G4 General] geoff5093:
Every other review which has more real world usage scenarios, places the G4 well above the S6.

Sent from my LG G3
[G4 General] anl2304:
PA Reviews Flawed

Yeah, I would disregard that review. It is flawed. They admit it is flawed and will not correct it. They tested the battery at different brightness levels for both devices. Other reviews note that the G4 battery life is better than the GS6.

Other concerns with the PA review includes their assessment of the brightness. Although the G4 produces about 20% greater brightness than the G3 (figure around 500 nits), they have listed the nits output at a value lower than the G3. Other reviews note concerns with the displays, sure. But not the brightness. Everyone else has noted that the display is much improved over the G3. They all note weaknesses, including the fact that the colors are a bit cold. And apparently reds are inaccurate. Reviews are consistent on this. Point is, the phonearena reviews are flawed.

The thing that bugs me about this is that they will not address even the obvious flaws. I mean, clearly the G4 has a brighter screen than the G3. It is foolish to have a lower brightness output.
[G4 General] legend221:
Love this quote from Gizmodo

"For a day or two, I had a weird situation where Facebook and Messenger were absolutely nomming on my battery. Like, badly enough that it was clear something was wrong. However, once I deleted and reinstalled them, the problem was gone.

Pulling this phone off the charger at 7am, I was able to get to 10am the next day on a single charge on moderate-to-heavy use. LG just gets batteries. The G Flex 2 was great, and the G4 is absolutely no different."

Full Review here:

gizmodo.com/lg-g4-review-the-past-is-worth-preserving-1703139937
[G4 General] legend221:
SupersafTV just released two videos for your viewing pleasure, they just keep coming [emoji106]

"LG G4 Camera Review: DSLR Replacement?

https://youtu.be/cYMLh4j7mcA

"LG G4 Review: The Underdog Packs a Punch!"

https://youtu.be/azx8txga75c

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Boredatwork also has a great video review. Screenshots indicate quick charge 2.0 capability which many have not mentioned in other reviews.

https://youtu.be/P8t9_uh4uKU

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[G4 General] *justintime*:
Quick charging that looks promising.

But I wonder. Did really no reviewer tried this?
[G4 General] wargreymon89:
Don't take this troll serious, he is paid by Samsung and posts on like EVERY site how bad anything but Samsung is.
[G4 General] *justintime*:
There are several trolls around....

To come back at Quick charging. If it's only a matter of charging device. Then you know why they didn't gave it in retail package.

To get as much profit on the G4. As i do think, Especially when you look at the competition the materials does not really covers the retail price.

That does not keep me from buying this Phone (already in pre-order) . I really believe in the camera and the leather looks great.
[G4 General] geoff5093:
It's easy enough to find out if it has quick charging, just look at the included charger. Quick charge 2.0 uses a higher voltage than normal USB. I believe it charges at 9v vs 5v.

Sent from my LG G3

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Did you miss all the other reviews which show how battery life is better than the S6 and G3? The PA review is flawed.

Sent from my LG G3
[G4 General] WhiteHartMart:
Keep telling yourself that if it amuses you - thankfully the rest of us aren't listening ;)
[G4 General] legend221:
That's the thing reviewers are saying they are not receiving the Quick Charge 2.0 chargers with the units. Perhaps to save costs, some people really don't pay too much attention to phone details and specs. They are unlike any of us here. My wife for example just wants a fast Android phone with Facebook and Instagram :rolleyes:

Here is the proof right here, straight from Qualcomm according to their website:

https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/808

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[G4 General] gavinfabl:
G4 charging vs Quick Charging 2. First QC2 increases the volts when battery is very low eg 5% to around 9 volts (charger dependent) but as it reaches 50% it drops the volts and evens out to around 2 volts.

The in the box G4 charger is 1.8amp at 5 volts. So whilst it wont charge form 0 to 50% as fast, it will be just fine thereafter. And from with its 1.8amp 5volts the time difference is there but it is not enough for anyone to panic over. It is still a faster charge than many phones that only have a 1amp charger for example.
[G4 General] Super Chimp:
Interesting to hear all the reviews praising its battery life as I have been debating whether to change my S6 for a G4 as compared to my iPhone 6 the S6 seems to burn through the batter relatively quickly. Plus I'm regretting shrinking my screen size quite so much coming from my Nexus 6.
[G4 General] *justintime*:
I found a new source (couldn't find the first) wich stated that the leather version also comes with a plastic back.

Its in Dutch.....but google translate is your friend.

http://www.gsminfo.nl/blog/achtergrond/3874/hands-on-lg-g4

Its this part:

Bij de onthulling van de G4 vroegen we ons sterk af of zo'n leren behuizing wel een goed idee was. Met niet genoeg zorg kan leer eerder overkomen als een goedkope gimmick, en op foto's zag het er wat dikker uit dan de plastic cover. Bij het uitproberen van de leren G4 vielen al die zorgen echter weg. Het toestel is net zo dun, maar een stuk aantrekkelijker. Het is opvallend zonder zomaar een gimmick te zijn. Kleine krasjes, vlekjes en andere 'beschadigingen' op het leer zorgen bovendien voor een persoonlijke touch. De leren G4 kost 50 euro meer dan de gewone versie, maar je krijgt wel een plastic cover zijn. Zo kun je desgewenst altijd nog terugswitchen.
[G4 General] Snakecharmed:
Anyone want to bet that the US carriers cheap out and don't give us two covers when you buy the version with the leather cover? If T-Mobile is going be miserly with 100mAh and withhold that from us, nothing is impossible.
[G4 General] FluxionFluff:
That won't surprise me if they don't include an extra since the carriers never seem to include extras in general. Just the basics.
[G4 General] *justintime*:
Glad we are not independent of Carriers and Phone branding.....
[G4 General] legend221:
Here it is right now, interesting enough @ 1 min:03 seconds the answer I've been waiting for. Hopefully Verizon advertises this more once released. We don't always have an outlet to connect to 100% of the time and depending on the use of the phone this feature will definitely come in useful.

At the end of the day I will still have a spare battery anyways I believe, but I'm just thinking ahead.

LG G4 vs Galaxy S6

https://youtu.be/fhxwxtXk_2o

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[G4 General] onlinejobwork:
Can somebody please post direct link about G2 vs S6 battery life test or it says G4 better than S6 in battery life
[G4 General] legend221:
Which do you believe this reviewer picked? Head to head versus the Samsung Galaxy S6 and LG G4

https://youtu.be/1eSTycAnuhw

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[G4 General] m4tic:
Zdnet just posted their review claiming it the android champion. Go read it
[G4 General] leroybrute:
Gsmarena poll G4 versus S6,M9, and IPhone 6+.

http://blog.gsmarena.com/weekly-poll-results-lg-g4-gets-fan-love/
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/15/lg-g4-its-arrived/

You know what this means. A proper review of the G4 and a serious camera shootout with the S6 Edge.

Now you tell me what you want and I will deliver it!!
[G4 General] vincent2167:
That's great. If you can provide a couple of dng files to download with pictures taken in various conditions (daylight, low light), that would be perfect!
[G4 General] legend221:
Here's a great review LG G4 vs the high end Lumia 930 (20 MP) & 1020 (41 MP) camera's

Link : http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/20669_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_9301.php

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[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Some amazing findings from the G4, more soon...
[G4 General] WhiteHartMart:
After the AllAboutWindows link and then the cropped pic on your site I'm convinced this is my next device :)
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Yeah that post of mine was rather good ☺

This was the post btw

http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/15/lg-g4-first-looks-at-the-camera/
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Right, just back from testing the camera at night. I used auto and manual and took several shots of my local church. Some cracking examples and especially the last shot .

http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/15/lg-g4-manual-mode-camera-shots-at-night/

To make life easier I created a post with links to everything so far. Tons more to follow ☺

http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/15/lg-g4-all-the-reviewcamera-posts-so-far/
[G4 General] jimbodan:
I was wondering if it is possible to lock the focus on the G4 camera for pictures? Also how is the IR blaster, lots of people have reported the blaster on the G3 was subpar.
[G4 General] wargreymon89:
If you use manual mode you can lock the focus by entering manual focus. You can either set the manual by yourself, or you can let the auto focus do it's magic and then you chick manual focus and it's locked.
[G4 General] lisaquach:
This phone has lots of new features but if we talk about the basic thing needed in a mobile phone is the battery backup and interface. This phone has a good battery backup of upto 440 hours of standby and 14 hours of talk time and having 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD display (2560 x 1440 resolution and 538ppi) that is the latest technology used in smartphones. So for the smartphone lovers, this phone is waiting for you. :cool:
[G4 General] jimbodan:
That's kind of disappointing. You can't do it auto? I think on the S6 you can just tap to focus and then hold it to lock the focus. I was hoping the G4 was able to do this too.
[G4 General] wargreymon89:
Not in auto mode, but if you don't touch anything in manual it's pretty much auto anyways.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
I will be testing the extremes of the LG G4 more over the next few days. I have been carrying out all sorts of tests, also comparing real use differences between the G4 and S6 Edge.

In the meantime, the shot below taken on the LG G4 got selected by Flickr to be included into their Explore section. It has also been added in to the overview page for the Images of Devon Flickr group. If you needed a reason to get the G4, now you have it! :)

Happy Families - Life on Dartmoor #LGG4 by Gavin Fabiani-Laymond, on Flickr
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
My review is now live. I hope you enjoy. Any questions, please ask on here.

http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/17/lg-g4-the-review/
[G4 General] bender_007:
Thank you :)
[G4 General] grrrr_unt:
Thank you for the comprehensive review! :) I've got a few qsns, if you dont mind:

1. "Dependant on the wallpaper colour used, this will adjust colours of menus throughout the phone too." May I know what you mean by this?

2. How does the metallic back feel? Does it feel similar to/the same as the G3's metallic back?

Thank you once again!
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Wallpaper. My error here. It only changes the colour of the smart clock widget to better match colour of the wallpaper

The metallic back is plastic like the G3 but gripier. It also has a faint diamond type pattern running through it which is meant to improve grip. Imo leather is a nicer finish or the ceramic white.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/17/lg-g4-the-review/

I've updated a few sections with some extra stuff and corrected one error.
[G4 General] *justintime*:
[MENTION=241112]gavinfabl[/MENTION]

Thanks for the detailed review.

For sure it has gorilla glass 3? Saw some other say 4.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
I will double check with LG on Monday. It could be v4 but for some reason I had v3 on my notes.
[G4 General] legend221:
Another awesome review Gavin. Now the big question of the day, will you stick with the the LG G4 or the Samsung Galaxy S6 as your daily driver?

I know it's a little early to say because the phone you have is not final software but do you recommend the G4 instead of the newest Galaxy release?

I've seen many a compliant against the S6 at this time and also thier decision to become apple and remove the removable battery and upgradeable micro SD, it's swaying me away from that device.

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[G4 General] gavinfabl:
How long is a piece of string? :)

I will be doing a comparison article giving me view on each aspect of the phones.

The S6 does have other hardware and software extras above the G4. But it all depends whats importand and a priority to you.

As to Samsung using one built-in memory. Finally memory done right. No app limitations. No memory card failures. Faster read and write speeds etc... Just costs more ;)

I wont give my final verdict yet as i want more time with the G4. I also want to test the UK retail version which is coming soon to make sure the loan Korean device produces equal results.

I will say this the standard of the new current phones is amazing.

Btw ive updated my review just now.
[G4 General] i9100g user:
Great [emoji4]

One thing I have to ask:

(In your opinion) Is there any noticeable difference between the two displays (S6&G4) both are supposed to be a gen ahead of competition.

Or do they go neck to neck like in camera department ?

Thanks[emoji2]
[G4 General] lisaquach:
Yes there are,

I will to tell you some notable differences, the S6 is noticeably brighter and it gives better viewing angles then G4. The G4 is also brighter but S6 is both brighter and have more colorful display. So according to me the S6's display is better then G4.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Ok thats it. Side by side the G4 on the same network as the S6 Edge. G4 is on LTE. S6 only H+. I think the G4 is winning for me.
[G4 General] omersak:
Damn it. The G4 temptation is getting to me.

I had the S6 and loved everything about it but it didn't play well with my network at work and couldn't hold an LTE signal - thus draining the battery. My iPhone 6 plus and nexus 5 can hold the signal fine.
[G4 General] (MEDS):
Comparing the S6 and G4 is kinda pointless. They're just different phones and people will choose between them based on their preferences. I for one am more interested in the G4's quantum dot LCD rather than the S6's LED screen. If people like the aluminum monobody they'll go for the S6, but if they want expandable storage they'll go for the G4.

Haha, that'd exactly what happened to me. I bought an S4, and then the G2 came out and made me regret my decision. I hope I choose correctly this go around.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
I take the simpler approach. Don't worry about comparisons. Just buy them all ???
[G4 General] xantanion:
Man wish i could afford that but i get to budget one good phone every 2 years if i am lucky
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
So would I. I was just joking...
[G4 General] legend221:
We all laughed at that mate. Some day everyone will get it too.

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[G4 General] gavinfabl:
lol one day :D

BTW Listen up everyone, I have just got back from a photo shoot of my 3 labradors, using a place on Dartmoor I am take most of my doggy action shots. I also shot a 4K video clip. I have to upload everything now, but all I will say they are the BEST EVER shots of my dogs mid air I have EVER captured. I was so surprised by the end results which you will see Wednesday at the latest.

I did notice after several bursts, sometimes the G4 would need a second or two to save the shots. This was after repeatedly using the burst function in auto.
[G4 General] lisaquach:
Well, first you should know about the concept behind the camera focus,

- Auto focus mode is where the camera determines the sharpest focus, using the sensors that are devoted to measuring the focus of the scene. In this mode the photographer doesn't have to do anything.

- In the manual focus mode, you have to tap the screen of your mobile phone and set the appropriate focus of the scene. And if you are a good photographer then you will prefer this mode because we can capture so many types of photos in this mode.

:good:

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G4 has leather backing aside, the display’s colors are very impressive. The camera, seems to take shots at least as bright and colorful as the S6. The G4 just feels great in the hand, it’s light conforms to the curve of your fingers. So If you’re going to buy a new smart-phone, then I recommend for the LG G4.

Go for it. :good:
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
Ok my 4K video and action stunt shots from the G4 camera is live.

http://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/05/19/lg-g4-camera-action-shots-wow/
[G4 General] WaveStart:
Precisely. I wouldn't even be surprised if some phones are optimezed for benchmarking more so than for usage.
[G4 General] legend221:
Newly released in depth review on the LG G4

https://youtu.be/wEQJa2sLjZk

He covers most of the doubts or concerns about the phone. Sidebar note however the battery life is considered better than the S6.

Mainly why a case on the G4 is essential.

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[G4 General] legend221:
And while I'm posting, here is another great video to see what all the spotlight is about.

https://youtu.be/PTQwgvcD9Zg

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[G4 General] DeadSOL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvNf_U0JIjg

Finally; a proper review of the camera on the phone. I discovered this guy in the morning and have watched many of his videos now. They're amazing.

Here's one of his videos on the S6 vs. the G4:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v476Y3NXuks

Look at his other videos too. He deserves a lot more likes and views.
[G4 General] omersak:
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4-review-1254.php

GSMarena. Poor battery results but it's gsmarena, so I don't know.
[G4 General] xzfzx:
what do you mean by "but it's gsmarena" they are honest reviewer arent they?

and if this test is true i am really disapointing
[G4 General] Fir3blade:
Agreed, gsmarena isn't that bad....

Accept it, G4's battery life is average at best
[G4 General] xzfzx:
it isnt even averege less than m9 and flex2 even less than last year g3...

but i did saw some reviews that sates that the internet 3g/4g is better than internet over wifi and gsm test only over wifi...so...maybe....
[G4 General] Fir3blade:
I really want the G4 to be a good phone, as I still use a G2, but the more I read about the G4 (techsites-reviews and user experience) the more I doubt it is this good.

Really thinking about cancelling my pre-order and getting a Note 4 instead.
[G4 General] gavinfabl:
It is frustrating with all the new phones have just average battery life.

As the editor of Gavin's Gadgets I tend to have a selection of phones and review most. Yet I find that a Sony Xperia Z3 Compact of yesterday which I have been testing on lollipop, is sitting at 11pm with 50% battery and a screen on time of 3 hours.

Neither the G4 or for example the S6 will get close to this.
[G4 General] WhiteHartMart:
Agreed Gavin.

I was lucky to get 3 hours SOT on a full charge on my S6. How does the G4 compare though in your usage - a little better than the Samsung?
[G4 General] poeypresents:
The note 4 retail cant be rooted tho, which to me is a huge fail, thinking about taking back the note 4....
[G4 General] lisaquach:
GSM arena is one of the most trusted review websites. They always gives true reviews and ratings.