LG's Coming G4 Smartphone Offers High Style, Performance

LG’s Coming G4 Smartphone Offers High Style, Performance

LG G4
Written By
Todd R. Weiss
Todd R. Weiss
May 6, 2015
2 minute read
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LG’s Coming G4 Smartphone Offers High Style, Performance

1 - LG's Coming G4 Smartphone Offers High Style and Performance

by Todd R. Weiss


Big Display, Powerful Processor

2 - Big Display, Powerful Processor

The new G4 features a 5.5-inch quad HD IPS Quantum display and a Qualcomm 1.8GHz 64-bit six-core processor, which includes a state-of-the-art integrated X10 LTE wireless modem for excellent connectivity and an Adreno 418 graphics processing unit.


The Quantum HD Display Up Close

3 - The Quantum HD Display Up Close

The G4 is the first smartphone to use LG Display’s new 5.5-inch IPS Quantum display, which offers 20 percent greater color reproduction, a 25 percent improvement in brightness and 50 percent greater contrast than previous displays.


Choice of Finishes Available

4 - Choice of Finishes Available

The G4, which also includes 3GB of RAM and a 3,000mAh removable battery and which runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, can be purchased with ceramic or leather rear covers. The ceramic-backed phones are available in Ceramic White with 3D patterns, Metallic Gray or Shiny Gold.


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Quality Cameras for Great Photos

5 - Quality Cameras for Great Photos

A powerful 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera give G4 users great photographic capabilities. The rear camera performs well even under low-light conditions, using an F1.8 aperture lens and improved OIS 2.0 image stabilization.


A Wide Range of Leather Colors Are Offered

6 - A Wide Range of Leather Colors Are Offered

The new G4’s leather rear covers can help show the personality and style of its owner. The handcrafted, full-grain leather-covered smartphones are available in black, brown, red, sky blue, beige or yellow.


Beautiful Design and Great User Experience

7 - Beautiful Design and Great User Experience

Also included in the G4 is LG’s latest human-centric UX 4.0 user interface, which promises to be simpler and more intuitive to better understand and respond to the needs of users. The improved UX eliminates unnecessary steps while providing more configuration options for advanced users.


Optional Folio Cases Available for More Style

8 - Optional Folio Cases Available for More Style

LG will also offer optional Folio protective cases to add style and protection to the G4 smartphones. The new phones measure 5.86 inches long, 2.99 inches wide and 0.24 to 0.38 inches thick, depending on their covering materials.

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