LG G6 Pro Reviews

When all is said and done, the iPhone 8 betters the G6 in a few key areas like camera quality, battery life, basic storage, processing speed and LTE network compatibility. And it should, since it is the more expensive one, starting at $699, against the LG G6 that hovers around the $500 mark at the moment, not to mention some BOGO offers or other enticements over at US carrier shops.

Not a great phone, not the best phone on the market, but a good phone. It’s LG’s best phone in a few years, and that’s something to commend them on.

The LG G6's main selling point is its secondary camera that offers the convenience and flexibility of a super wide-angle at the press of a button. However, it also comes with extensive manual controls and good video quality. If the sub-par image processing at base ISO is something you can live with, the G6 should be very high up your new smartphone shortlist.

The LG G6 is a gorgeous phone and those wary of Samsung should get it.

et's be real: Last year's G5 was ambitious, but it never lived up to its potential. Even now I have to give props to LG: It took guts to make that phone, and it took guts to admit at a Mobile World Congress press conference that it was a step in the wrong direction. "We get it," the company seemed to say. "We were wrong, but we listened and did better."

The G6 is a well-designed phone with a fantastic screen and camera, but it's going to have a hard time fending off Samsung's Galaxy S8.

For now, the LG G6 makes its case as a rational, capable vision of an Android flagship. While the S8 may be more flashy, LG’s dual cameras will rightly appeal to photographers. Add handsome design and thoughtful hardware and software decisions, and you have one of the leading Android phones of 2017.

There are two highly probable reasons why you might be reading these lines right now. One: you’re torn between the LG G6 and the LG G5, and two: you’re already a G5 owner who’s wondering whether upgrading is worth it. If you belong to the former camp and your budget isn’t tight, going for the LG G6 is a no-brainer. The phone is superior to its predecessor in many ways, so it’s unlikely that you’ll end up disappointed. But don’t take out your credit card before considering the G5, which has dropped in price significantly since its debut. Online it can be found for less than $400, making it at least $250 cheaper than a G6, depending on which carrier’s service you prefer. For that amount of cash you get a well-performing, up-to-date smartphone with decent hardware specs and a very capable camera at the back. And if you’re already a G5 owner, upgrading to the LG G6 will net you a larger, better screen without any changes in overall phone size. Plus, there’s the added peace of mind of having a waterproof device. Just don’t expect the camera performance and battery life to be significantly better.

I know that picking between the LG G6 and the LG V20 can be a tough choice. Both are premium, high-end phones that have a lot to offer. The situation on pricing doesn’t make choosing any easier, as both devices fall within the same premium tier. Although you could be able to pick one or the other at a bargain price, depending on your carrier of choice. But at the end of the day, the G6 is the phone easier to recommend to most people, and that’s not only because it is the newer, more refined model. It is not because of the slightly faster processor or the upgraded wide-angle cam either. Simply put, it is the more approachable, more user-friendly device. It is easier to handle and operate, it is resistant to dust and water damage, and no less importantly, it is more likely to appeal visually to a broader range of consumers. The LG V20, on the other hand, is more of a niche device made to suit the needs of power users, Android enthusiasts, and content creators. While it does have a screen with a larger area and a potentially useful secondary screen to go along with it, the phone is bulkier and maybe not quite as pretty. Yet those who don’t mind its quirks should be quite content with the main camera’s performance and its audio recording capabilities.