Simple and Smart. These are the key words of the new terminal flagship of the LG G3. The Korean company has not been spared in the counterattack even to his greatest rival, or Samsung with its Galaxy S5. HTC cannot even sleep peacefully, as the LG G3 is on a collision course with the One (M8). Let’s see what feature is on the market the rookie contender for the title of best smartphone of the year.
Body rather simple, with arched lines to the end and a small frame around the screen. Do not let the looks fool Metallic: apart from a few elements, the shell is hard plastic. Contrary to most of the devices and in line with the predecessor G2, the only hardware buttons are not present on the sides but in the rear, under the camera. Speaking of the display, the drive is a 5.5 “, resolution 2560 x 1440 for a total of 538 PPI.
The photo sensor remains similar to that of G2, 13 Megapixel with optical stabilization, but adding an infrared laser to improve time focus, not missing even the double flash. Ahead we find a simpler form 2.1 Megapixel with f/2.0 aperture and sufficient for selfie.
In video recording can achieve 2160p at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps with stereo microphones that can adapt to environmental noise. Playback audio is entrusted to a speaker with 1 W.
The external components are obviously supported by internal height, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 801 Quad-Core 2.5GHz RAM and storage space along with change depending on the variant chosen, respectively GB 2:16 or 3:32 GB. There is also a microSD slot to expand the capacity at its disposal.
Connectivity is complete: up to 150 Mbps LTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, infrared port for remote control and also act as a microUSB Slimport with support for connection to a TV or monitor.
Now almost superfluous to mention the ever-present high-end sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass, as well as the module GPS / GLONASS. Interesting is the battery, which is 3000 mAh but the G2 becomes replaceable by the user, thus opening up the use of solutions that satisfy all the requirements from the energy point of view. Do you support the Qi wireless charging, also present in the Nexus 5.
Side software does not miss the LG G3 Android 4.4.2, albeit as ” tradition ” highly personalized. Among the new features provided there is a second LG keyboard can reduce errors up to 75%, also leaving the user the ability to vary the height at will.
Alongside Google Now as virtual assistant takes care of Smart Notice, which mainly deals with the management of your phone, then going not to overlap too much with what the product of Mountain View can do.
For the safety of your password are Knock Code, the Content Lock to prevent access to certain data and the ability to disable the smartphone remotely if lost or stolen. When the complete range of accessories available, including covers in various colors with fast availability of the main features without necessarily raise the front and access to the screen. The phone itself will be on sale with different colors: black, white, gold, red and purple.
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