LG Optimus G

596 reviews

Nov, 2024

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performance (270)
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design (118)
usability (106)
portability (78)

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sound (13)
GPS navigation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 596 reviews of LG Optimus G. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the portability and design. The usability and screen also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the reliability. There are some critical opinions about the GPS navigation and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Optimus G is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 324 user reviews of LG Optimus G from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and design. The screen and usability are also appreciated. The GPS navigation and connectivity get less positive comments. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Optimus G for AT&T and Sprint review: Double impact

With the dust barely settled after the Korean LG Optimus G's run around out review track, we have its LTE packing, US siblings on our hands. The LG Optimus G E970 for AT&T and its LS970 relative for Sprint are the two versions which are offered across...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; 3G with HSPA; LTE ; CDMA network support (Sprint Wireless version only) ; 4.7" 16M-color WXGA True HD IPS Plus (768 x 1280 pixels) capacitive touchscreen, Gorilla Glass ; Android OS v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, planned...

No microSD card slot on the Sprint version ; No Jelly Bean at launch ; Screens have mediocre sunlight legibility ; Non user-replaceable battery

LG has made a massive leap forward in the United States with both the Optimus G for AT&T and its sibling for Sprint Wireless. In the past, the LG devices hardly topped any sale charts. This time around however, the LG Optimus G deserves a spot at the...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Myriam Joire (engadget.com)

LG Optimus G review: a quad-core powerhouse with Nexus aspirations

More Info LG Optimus G: hands-on with Korea's latest powerhouse LG Optimus G for AT&T hands-on LG Optimus G for Sprint hands-on You've heard it before: the more things change the more they stay the same. It wasn't that long ago that we reviewed LG's...

Superb build quality ; Phenomenal performance ; Great battery life

Jelly Bean missing at launch ; Downgraded camera ; Excessive carrier customization

AT&T s Optimus G inherits the performance of its Korean sibling but suffers from excessive carrier customization, including a downgraded 8 MP camera.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Optimus G preview: A closer look

LG has shown a serious commitment to pushing the limits of Android hardware. The first dual-core droid was manufactured by the Koreans and, while they showed up late to the quad-core party, they're back with a bang with the Optimus G - the first phone...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

LG Optimus G (AT&T)

The LG Optimus G for AT&T is a quad-core beast, but a disappointing camera and heating issues hold it back from smartphone perfection.

Blistering quad-core performance. Gorgeous display. Sleek design. Strong battery performance.

Disappointing camera. Runs hot. Plenty of bloatware.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

LG Optimus G (Sprint)

The LG Optimus G for Sprint is the fastest Android phone today, but it isn't the best Android phone on Sprint.

Blistering quad-core performance. Gorgeous display. Sleek design. Good talk time.

Disappointing 13-megapixel camera. Runs hot. No microSD card slot.

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Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

LG Optimus G (Sprint) review

We're not big fans of superlatives, but for LG's flagship phone of the season, we'll make an exception. Sprint's LG Optimus G is the best phone from the company, which is saying a lot considering its string of ho-hum handsets that were good but not...

Sprint's LG Optimus G sports a 13-megapixel camera, a zippy quad-core CPU, and an attractively bright touch screen.

The Optimus G doesn't have a microSD card slot, its battery drained fairly quickly, and sounds from the audio speaker were harsh.

Despite its short battery life, Sprint's LG Optimus G is the best LG phone on the market due to its zippy processor, lovely display, and 13-megapixel camera.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

LG Optimus G review (AT&T and Sprint)

In the Android world right now, all eyes are on LG. After years of sub-par products, the company has found relevance again with the Optimus G, garnering serious attention from US carriers and...

Great IPS display ; Thin, elegant design ; Very fast processor

13-megapixel camera underwhelms ; Difficult to learn software ; Sealed Micro SIM card

A legitimate flagship smartphone

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Eliane Fiolet (ubergizmo.com)

LG Optimus G Review

We were at the LG Optimus G launch in Korea on September 17, where we were able to briefly play with it. The Optimus G is the first smartphone to launch with the Quad-Core SnapDragon S4 Pro processor, so it [...]

It is also a winner on the performance side, keep in mind that its quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC (vs dual-core Snapdragon S4 for the Samsung Galaxy S3) with its faster GPU (adreno 320 vs. Adreno 225 for the S3) produce better results across...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

AT&T LG Optimus G Review

With the LG Optimus G , this OEM brings on its most powerful device by a long shot, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor inside and a 4.7-inch TrueHD IPS+ LCD display up front, this running on AT&T's 4G LTE network here in the USA....

This device is the most well-refined package that LG has ever delivered, with a generous amount of processing power, a high-class physical feel, and a final product that finally does justice to the display power LG has been bringing on for months in...

Oct, 2012

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LG Optimus G vs Apple iPhone 5

Boom! Just like that folks, LG managed to bring to market a compelling flagship device that has proven itself in being capable of tangling with its highly esteemed rivals. Featuring that oh-so lovable tandem consisting of a quad-core processor and 4G...

As we factor in price point, both of which start at $199.99 on-contract, some might gather that there’s going to be more bang for the buck with the LG Optimus G according to its beefier specs sheet. Needless to say, it definitely helps its cause in...

Oct, 2012

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