SeekerLG G3
The LG G3 is one of our favorite 5.5-inch or larger phones. The WQHD screen is the only significant flaw in an otherwise phenomenal phone.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- LG OLED EVO: The LG OLED evo G-Series comes loaded with the a9 AI Processor Gen6—made exclusively for LG OLED—for even better picture and performance. Brightness Booster Max adjusts the picture for up to 70% brighter images* so you can see rich, vibrant colors and incredible contrast, even in well-lit rooms. AI tech and deep learning sense what you're watching and select the best picture and sound settings for an immersive viewing experience.
- ONE WALL DESIGN + ALWAYS READY: An included wall bracket leaves virtually no space between the wall and TV when hung.* When you're not watching, display paintings, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G3 into your surroundings.
- webOS 23 & LG CHANNELS: Less searching, more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology. Enjoy your favorite content including fitness, sports, entertainment and more. With Quick Cards, group your favorite apps into categories and use the Magic Remote to easily find what you're looking for. Get instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.*
- DOLBY VISION + HOME THEATER: Experience the magic of the big screen right from your couch. Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos* for wrap-around sound. Land in the center of the action with LG's FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films just as the director intended.
- 5-YEAR PANEL WARRANTY: With a 5-year panel warranty*—and industry-leading tech perfected over a decade—you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
PROS
+ Stylish design, slim bezels make it the smallest 5.5-inch phone, attractive and functional UI, great hardware with generous RAM and storage, good camera with OIS, microSD and removable battery
CONS
- Performance/overheating issues when pushed hard, screen/image quality (max brightness, color accuracy, sharpening filter), battery life trails competitors
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on January 16, 2015
The LG G3 is one of our favorite 5.5-inch or larger phones. The WQHD screen is the only significant flaw in an otherwise phenomenal phone.
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By Tom's Hardware on November 20, 2015
The LG G4 is really a low-end flagship or upper mid-range phone. It’s lower price offsets the small advantage other flagships hold in performance and quality. Our biggest complaint about the G4 is the same one we had about the G3: the screen. It’s brightness, color accuracy, and viewing angles just do not meet flagship standards.
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By The Verge on June 04, 2014
A phone worth waiting for
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By TechAdvisor on July 05, 2016
When the LG G3 came in at under £500 we were impressed. A year on and a phone that packs amazing features including a Quad HD display and a camera with a laser auto focus is one of the bargains of the market. The LG G3 is surprisingly small considering the 5.5in display and we like the more premium design. It’s another winner from LG, and well worth your consideration in 2015.
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By TechAdvisor on June 04, 2014
On the one hand we have the world’s first Quad HD smartphone, with a truly beautiful screen, as well as great performance, brilliant sound, a pleasing camera and a very nice design. It is the best phone you can buy right now, and a great deserver of our prestigious Gold Award. On the other hand we have a smartphone that can match the size of its screen and its performance, offers some unique software and customisation features, offers a generous amount of storage, and its design isn’t too bad either. More importantly, it’s half the price. Ultimately, your decision will come down to making a choice between getting the most for your money and getting the best smartphone on this planet.
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By IGN on June 17, 2014
The G3 isn't only the best smartphone LG has manufactured, it could very well be the best Android smartphone ever made. Equipped with a stunning display, top-of-the-line specs, a premium build with a sleek design, useful hardware features like a removable battery and microSD card support, and a quality camera with high-tech focusing capabilities and advanced optical image stabilization, the G3 succeeds where other smartphones have fallen short.
Pricing and availability hasn't been announced for all regions yet, but you should definitely keep an eye out for the LG G3 when it reaches your area.
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By TechAdvisor on January 13, 2015
Price, performance and battery life remain unknown, although we can make solid assumptions on each. But on most other levels the LG G Flex 2 either matches or bests the LG G3. It is thinner, although heavier. But it has a newer OS (for now), the same camera, better storage and connectivity options. The LG G3 retains the edge only in terms of its market-leading display. In the end you have to decide whether you prefer the LG G3’s stunning display, or you are prepared to sacrifice that for a decent display and a curved design. Given that the LG G Flex 2 is such a good-looking device, we would opt that way. Your view may differ.
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By TechAdvisor on May 30, 2014
It’s difficult to be entirely prescriptive without fully testing the LG G3, but this much we can say: both the iPhone 5s and the LG G3 are great handsets, and they will cost around the same, with the LG being a bit cheaper. They are fast and well built. On the one hand the LG G3 definitely has the better display, but the iPhone 5s is smaller and easier to operate with one hand. Ultimately your decision will be personal. For me I’d opt for the LG for the display. Your decision may differ!
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By TechAdvisor on August 27, 2014
It’s way to early to draw any conclusions about how good is the LG G3 Stylus. But we can safely say a few things: for one thing the G3 Stylus is likely to be a reasonably priced smartphone. We can expect it to have decent performance, although we need to see the display before we can make any firm judgments. Ultimately, we’re excited to see what LG can do with a mid-priced phablet phone.
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By TechAdvisor on May 29, 2014
It’s difficult to be entirely prescriptive without fully testing the LG G3, but this much we can say: both the HTC One M8 and the LG G3 are great handsets, and they will cost around the same. They are fast and well built, they run full (recent) versions of Android, and offer great storage expansion. On the one hand the LG G3 definitely has the better display, but we feel that the HTC One M8 is likely to have the better camera, and is arguably better looking. Ultimately your decision will be personal. For me I’d opt for the HTC One M8 simply because it looks and feels so great, and I care more about build than display quality. Your decision may differ!
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By TechAdvisor on June 11, 2014
Although the Sony Xperia Z2 is a solid smartphone, the LG G3 comes in with newer and better technology – namely the stunning Quad HD screen – at a lower price point and inside a sleeker designed body. The LG G3 is a clear winner here.
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
There’s a hell of a lot to like about the LG G3. For a start it was the winner of the TrustedReviews Best Phone Award 2014. Its combination of clever design, excellent camera and top-notch screen made it a cult favourite that deserves to sell by the bucket-load. In a world with
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
‘”Simple is the new smart”. That phrase has been LG’s mantra when designing the LG G3. It applies to the physical design and it applies to the totally reworked Optimus user interface that LG has layered over Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
There’s very little to choose between top range Android phones these days. They almost all pack Qualcomm’s latest system on a chip and it’s no surprise that the LG G3 follows suit.
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
LG has packed quite a few hardware features into the LG G3’s 13 megapixel camera. The dual-tone flash looks like it has been lifted straight off the
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
With a large 3,000mAh removable battery to power it you’d expect the LG G3 to last a while on a single charge. After all only the
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By TrustedReviews on May 27, 2014
LG has really splashed out when it comes to the
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