G LG Optimus Pro Review: King of phablets

G LG Optimus Pro Review: King of phablets

If there is a device that can measure up to today's most powerful Android OS smartphones (HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4) the it is certainly the LG Optimus G Pro. In addition, with its 5.5-inch screen, this device is a direct rivalry with the outstanding success Samsung Galaxy Note II, because it is much more modern and advanced thanks to its 1080p resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset 600, 13 megapixel back -facing camera, replaceable battery (which can be recharged wirelessly), and many other features.

The LG Optimus Pro is a successor to the flagship model of LG last year, the Optimus LG, and is currently one of the best mobile phones of South Korean manufacturer. Supreme material, which it is equipped, is a means by which LG has created many software innovations. And right now, this is the only way for the best pattern makers to diversify their devices competition.

LG did a pretty good job to ensure that everyone who decides on a LG Optimus Pro will be happy and get their money. However, there is still room for improvement - enough room that the flagship models from HTC and Samsung are more attractive to those who do not care about the screen size nuance. But there is no dilemma between "phablets" (ie phones with a greater than 5-inch screen), the Optimus Pro G is an absolute winner at the moment.

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Design and build

It is not realistic to expect a kind of elegance from a phone of 5.5 inches and it is obvious at first sight that no one will be able to use it with one hand. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note II, the LG Optimus Pro G is smaller and lighter (150 x 76 x 9.4 mm and weighs 172 grams against 151 x 80 x 9.4 mm and 183 grams), however, c is a significant difference in practice. In addition, Samsung offers more natural feel when held in the hand due to the more natural rounded edges, clearly adapted to the ergonomics of the average hand.

Similarly, G Optimus Pro is a bit more traditional than the Galaxy Note II in its design and it is only a pattern etched in the protective layer of the battery cover (which is made entirely of plastic) which gives a key recognisability. The model is not unlike that previously seen on Nexus 4 (and LG Optimus G), the difference being that the seats are much bigger here - probably due to the size of the phone.

The construction of the device also gives the impression of a changing pattern from different angles. Just because of this and, for the most part, due to the craft very robust, convincing, G LG Optimus Pro offers a premium feel held for the first time and it is clear that the flagship is in your hand .

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Display

IPS True HD 5.5 inches display with full HD resolution is without doubt the main dealmaker G LG Optimus Pro. This screen provides the best picture on the current top smartphone models, surpassing even the impressive Samsung Super AMOLED screen full HD. LG has made the sharpness of the image immaculate keeping the pixel density of 400 ppi above stretching the resolution 1080 x 1920 at a 5.5-inch (screen is just 401 ppi). It is also stressed as a lush area, offering a supreme experience for anyone trying this device out.

Apart from sharpness, excellent contrast is also commendable, as both black and white tones are exceptionally convincing. Saturation with very natural colors, the screen has a rich and creamy dynamic range, and objects such as icons, letters and other signs on the screen look as if they were written. Compared to the already large screen on the Samsung Galaxy Note II (which has a pixel density of "only" 276 ppi as it has HD not full HD resolution), the difference in the sharpness of the image and vibrant colors is visible to the naked eye. Apart from all this, the screen can also be used with gloves.

The only problem with the screen of the Optimus Pro G is the low durability of contrast when the phone is exposed to direct sunlight. The angle of otherwise fantastic visibility while significantly lost and the phone must be turned at an angle to find a position in which the image is nicely visible.

Other buttons and ports

The front of the apparatus comprises a loudspeaker, placed above the center of the screen with the proximity sensor and a camera 2 million pixels to the right side. In addition to video calls, it can be used for dual video recording, which means two cameras can simultaneously record images from the camera.

The physical home button is located below the screen, surrounded by capacitive Back and Menu keys, so it is a multi colour LED indicator on the host, which can be adjusted according to the preferences button personal in every detail.

The left side contains the Q-key also programmable slide switch and volume control, while the right holds the key to power, where a moderately large thumb should just be able to achieve. The upper part of the Optimus G Pro includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and an infrared transmitter which transforms the device into a remote control. The micro USB slot with support MHL is located in the middle of the underside.

Results

Take a look at synthetic benchmarks, the Optimus Pro G is one of the three fastest smartphones currently available on the market, which is not surprising since it is based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset 600 with four 300 Krait cores running a clock of 1.7 GHz, supported by Adreno 320 graphics. It also includes 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded with Micro SD cards with a capacity up to 64 GB more. In practice, the difference between the speed of the device and other smartphones with the same material background (or similar) is not present - absolutely every job runs smoothly without any lag, including zoom and scroll back or heavy websites.

Software

Knowing that the industry has clearly peaked in terms of performance, LG, like Samsung with the Galaxy S4, used processor power to invent new software options. The device comes with Android 4.1.2 OS (Jelly Bean) with the option to upgrade to the current version, and with LG Optimus UI, which is very soft and closer to "pure" Android this Sense UI HTC or Samsung TouchWiz has to offer. In fact, the most obvious difference compared to the Optimus G, and former LG devices is that the application drawer was adjusted to the size of the screen and has five columns and six rows with icons.

software innovations that use processor power are essentially "hidden" in the applications have already been delivered or are reduced to the system options. Apart from the possibility provided simultaneous video recording with the rear-facing cameras front and rear, much more useful innovation is the multitasking option with the second screen.

Thus, it is possible to connect the G Optimus Pro to a TV with MHL and play the video in full HD, while doing something completely different on the phone screen. Some applications can be run in a floating window while another application is used in the background. The so-called wise screen is also supported, which is identical to Smart Stay Samsung (the phone follows the eye movements of the user), which turns the unit on the level of the Galaxy S4 when it comes to Software. The Optimus Pro G proved to be a great challenge for the next Samsung Galaxy Note III.

Camera

The quality of photos taken with the camera facing the rear of 13 megapixels is above average. A certain amount of noise appears with details and shooting in poor lighting conditions, however, sharpness and exposure accuracy are very satisfactory. The colors are bright in photographs, regardless of the shooting conditions, and are even slightly oversaturated. This is usually not considered a defect, but rather as an advantage, and the buyers of this device will surely be pleased with the results of the camera facing the rear.

They will be less happy, however, with the video recorded by the G Optimus Pro, see how the level of visibility of fine detail is lost significantly against taking photographs.Continuous autofocus and auto exposure are not entirely accurate and timely manner, resulting in rather poor records. There are smartphones that record Full HD video at 30 fps much better.

Battery

Depending on the market, it comes to the G Optimus Pro comes with a spare battery. It is a handy addition, because the existing battery with a relatively high capacity 3140 mAh in the more intensive use may lose its charge before the end of the day. It is good news that the extra battery also includes a docking station that can charge the cordless phone simply by pressing against the station. However, keep in mind that the main and backup battery can not be charged at the same time, even if there is a slot for spare battery on the dock.

Regarding daily use goes, we found that the G Optimus Pro is more economical in the frequent use of 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi antennas that when using the more intense screen .This means that despite the use of the chip which has been optimized for HD resolution, a larger display size (views above 4.7 or 5 inches when it comes to 600 Snapdragon devices) clearly affects consumption the most. energy

Conclusion

The LG Optimus Pro G is the only Android OS device that offers full HD resolution on a large 5-inch screen, making it the best convincing "phablet" on the market right now, so supreme hardware features are also taken into account .The design and some unfinished keys are tell-tale signs of inexperience LG compete with top leading online models.

However, it has great features, a unique exhibition and it is a device that provides the most when it comes to multitasking and the Android OS. The Optimus Pro G is definitely a good choice for those who need a large and powerful cell phone - for business and entertainment.