LG G3: THE FIRST TESTS AND REVIEWS

Before the LG G3 in its European version is tested by us, we are interested in first tests of our foreign colleagues who had the Korean version hands. If this is the software part and optimization, the rest should be the same with us. An update on its first review.

Design

While we waited for the LG G3 in a nobler than the plastic, it is ultimately an imitation brushed metal shell just cover the back of the unit. Different sites regret, but specify that finishes are not so far wrong. The slightly curved back and the back buttons are favored.

But the size of the phone might not appeal to everyone, as stated The Verge pointing this as a fault of the phone, but if we know that the template is not much greater than that of its competitors . To Android Central,the design of the G3 is good , but still down compared to Xperia Z2 or HTC One M8.

Screen

The screen of the LG G3 is one of the biggest news. With a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels for 5.5 inches and 534 dpi , it is impressive. As we noted in our handling of the G3 , it is really beautiful. Android Central notes that the picture content and pre-recorded video on the device are really a treat to watch, but the 1080p display is not provided obsolete.

Indeed, our eye is not really the difference in the display finesse. Rather it is its size, brightness and extremely thin borders ( the screen occupies 76, 4% of the total area ) that impress. Engadget highlights the good color rendering, but viewing angles that could have been better for IPS technology. To The Verge, the screen deserves full marks.

Software interface

On the software side, LG has decided to dust off the Optimus UI interface. Place the flat design, a change had already made ​​its Samsung S5. Engadget insists that the interface is much more refined and pleasant to visit the old seriously started dating. At The Verge we especially enjoyed the new "Smart Keyboard" keyboard that allows you to navigate between words with the spacebar or resize the keyboard height.

The site also states that all applications are still far to optimize their display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Among other novelties, Android Central appreciate smart widgets that serve as personal assistant and displays useful information, without reaching the level of Google Now at this level.

The software interface is so good, even if the news are few and some of our colleagues still prefer what is done in some competitors, such as the HTC Sense interface not the name.

Performance

Like its competitors, the G3 is equipped with a Snapdragon processor 801. Performances are excellent, the Qualcomm SoC is very capable to collect the Quad HD resolution phone and provide a perfectly smooth user experience .

For those interested in benchmarks LG G3 , scores will perhaps not as high as those of the competition,the resolution still consuming resources . One thinks especially of video games, as confirmed in the 3D Mark test performed against the HTC One M8.

Camera

Side photo, the LG G3 also doing very well. The optical stabilizer is put forward, avoiding the maximum blur and improves rendering pictures in low light. The image is also more stable during video capture.Regarding stereotypes in themselves, they conclude on the fact that the photos are very good, although it is difficult to say whether they are better than other upscale.

Progress so. But the biggest news certainly comes from the laser autofocus . The technology is borrowed from those autonomous vacuum cleaners to detect obstacles. On the G3, this laser calculates the distance is an issue in record time to capture a photo faster than other devices, even if it is played in milliseconds.

The sensor quality is at the rendezvous, the pictures are high quality and low-light shots are progressing significantly compared to G2.

Autonomy

Like its predecessor, the G3 is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery. This can be disturbing when it is known that the size and screen resolution has increased. LG claims to have made ​​the necessary level of optimization , especially at the refresh rate of the screen and the 'software to optimize its interface with Android 4.4 KitKat.

The tests show that our colleagues the screen is energy, but the battery still holds charge. Engadget talks about an honest self that has not ashamed to face some of its competitors. Android Central, the phone held between 13 and 15h of intensive use alternating between 4G and WiFi and 17h only WIFI. endurance phone is compared to the HTC One M8 . However, it is unlikely that autonomy is as good as the LG G2 is a reference in this field.

Conclusion

Remember that these tests were performed on pre-Korean versions and some software optimizations could improve certain points once home. We can not wait to test the final version of LG G3 deliver our verdict! For you to tell us what you think of these first tests and if you are still waiting with much impatience the G3?