LG G2: Five features we love

LG has just announced their flagship smartphone at a lavish event in New York. But can it compare with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One? Here are the five features we love so-far about the LG G2.

LG may be the company behind the Google branded Nexus 4, but this time they're going it alone with the G2. Looking to go head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S4, Nokia Lumia 1020, HTC One and iPhone 5. Can this latest Android smartphone come out on top? We've rounded up our favourite five features of the LG G2 and why not check out our full hands-on review for a more in-depth look.

 

1. LG G2 - Display

The LG G2 boasts a 5.2-inch, Full HD 1080p screen – which uses an IPS LCD rather than AMOLED of say the recently announced Moto X. LG claim the device is designed to be used single handedly, due to the dramatically reduced bezels on each side. With a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 and 423 ppi, this display should look glorious.

2. LG G2 - Camera

As with the majority of modern smartphones, two cameras are provided on the G2. The rear shooter is 13-megapixels, using Optical Image Stabilising (OIS) to ensure your snaps are clear and without blur – perfect for situations when the light isn’t the best.  Multi-point AF keeps everything in focus, while a 2.1-megapixel front-facing cam will make sure even your selfies look crystal clear.

3. LG G2 - Rear Key

LG has done something rather unusual in the design of this phone, by moving the power and volume control keys from the sides, to the rear. They say this is so you can hold the device in one hand, without having to stretch your fingers.

4. LG G2 - Speed

Powering this big-screened device is the top-of-the-line 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, which should improve performance while hopefully keeping the battery running as long as possible. Paired with the speedy processor is 2GB RAM, along with Graphic RAM to allow for more energy efficient use.

5. LG G2 - UX Interface & IR Blaster

Running Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2, the G2 is packed to the brim with LG customisations and their Practical UX– that could even rival Samsung’s Galaxy devices for most added extras. There’s everything from a guest mode – perfect if you don’t want your mate seeing your photos to Answer Me – which automatically answers the phone when you raise it to your ear. Quick Remote uses the IR blaster, similar to the ones included on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, to control your home TV set-up. One nifty addition is Slide Aslide, basically this allows you to use a three-finger swiping gesture to dismiss an app you’re no longer using.