I’m a huge fan of LG’s second screen phones, the V10 and V20. These are Android smartphones that are well designed with outside-of-the-box thinking. The company’s I’m a huge fan of LG’s second screen phones, the V10 and V20…
I’m a huge fan of LG’s second screen phones, the V10 and V20. These are Android smartphones that are well designed with outside-of-the-box thinking. The company’s “G” series of flagships don’t conjure the same excitement in my heart. Don’t get me wrong, they can be great phones too, but they are sort of, well, boring. The LG G5, in particular, was rather terrible — a largely panned device. It felt cheap, and provided an underwhelming experience. LG really needs to sell a new model to wash away the bad taste of that device.
I have been testing that new phone, the LG G6, and I can definitely say that it is better than its predecessor. Here’s the problem — LG isn’t only competing against its past self, but with other manufacturers, such as Samsung, HTC, and even Apple. There is one question you probably have — is the LG G6 worth buying over all other flagships, such as the Galaxy S8?
Specs
Unboxing
Impressions
Let’s talk about what makes the LG G6 special — its thin bezels. Much like the Galaxy S8, the screen is the star of the show, with the rest of the phone seemingly melting away. Unlike the Samsung, however, the screen does not curve on the sides — some people will appreciate that. It is really subjective, though.
Despite having a fairly large 5.7-inch display, the LG G6 does not feel like a phablet, thanks to the overall small body. You feel like you are just holding a display and the apps in your hand. It is quite remarkable just how small the G6 feels.
There is a fingerprint reader on the rear, and that is my biggest gripe with the LG G6. Having to pick up the phone to unlock it with biometrics is an absolute chore. Sometimes I want to check my phone without being conspicuous — an impossibility in, say, a business meeting with this device.
