LG G3 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Gold (Android, 5.5-inch, 16GB)

After seeing some of the comments at first about Amazon supplying unsealed, non-UK phones in past reviews, I was a little concerned about purchasing this phone from Amazon, but I'm so glad I did. I can confirm that my phone was the UK version (with documents and charger intact), and that the box was sealed on delivery. I've been using the phone for over a month now, so I wanted to provide an update to this review. I originally returned a Sony Xperia Z1 back to amazon (due to some very poor faults), and purchased the LG G3 as a replacement. The LG G3 looked better than the Sony Xperia Z1 on paper, and was only priced at £300, making it seem like an absolute bargain. Unlike some recent phones like the Sony Xperia Z3 or the HTC One M8, the LG G3's casing isn't really anything special to boast about as far as material and feel is concerned. The case does look gorgeous with its metallic design, but it is only plastic. The back cover does allow the device to charge wirelessly however, as the inside of the cover does have some metal pins/plates attached. If you do want to take advantage of the wireless charging, you can purchase an official LG wireless charger. The back cover is also removable, so not only can you change it for another LG case (such as the LG QuickCircle wireless charging case), but you can access the 3000mAh removable battery, the Micro SD slot and the micro SIM slot. The power button and volume buttons are on the back of the phone, towards the top centre of the phone. Now this is a pretty unusual design, but it is surprisingly a lot more comfortable to use than other large phones such as the Sony Xperia Z1 (which had the power button placed on the right side of the phone frame). The positioning of the buttons are perfect, and it makes using the phone in one hand just that little bit easier, whether you're right or left handed. The 35mm jack and micro USB port is located on the bottom of the phone, but neither of them are covered up like on some of the other recent smartphones. As a result, that does mean that this phone is not water resistant, which depending on your usage, may not be that big of an issue. Now some may find that the battery doesn't need to be removable, but considering that the battery was a major problem in the Sony Xperia Z1 for me (and it is a built-in one, meaning it couldn't simply be removed and replaced), I personally think that it is a major positive. At least if the battery fails, you can simply purchase a new one and replace it without having to go through the whole warranty process, and it won't have a negative impact on the phone. The battery life itself has been a little disappointing. It certainly isn't the worst phone for battery life out there, but it's not great either. In standby mode, the battery drain is slower than the Sony Xperia Z1, which is a positive. But when using the phone, the battery can drain very quickly. 2-3 hours seems to be the standard on-screen time for the LG G3, and that can be with the majority of the settings turned off, and with the screen right down to 0%! But for the price, it's kind of expected that something like this may occur. And it is possible to get around this by purchasing an external battery pack for use while your out, so it can be easily overlooked in some cases. Even though the LG will come with Android 4.4 installed, LG are now sending out Android 5.0 updates, which should be accessible by now. The new OS update certainly works better than the original OS that came with the phone, however, some people have been reporting issues with the LG G3 since the update. If you do have any issues after updating, it may be worth performing a factory reset (which you can find more about with a quick search on google). Although if you do, make sure that you back up any data that's on your phone that you want to keep, as the reset wipes the data on the device. The general performance of the phone is good. It's pretty quick on the internet, and the apps work well too. But it does suffer from lag at times, which is easy to notice in menus and in the recent apps menu. It is possible with just a couple of changes in the settings and the removal of some widgets, to improve the performance on the phone. The only area of the phone where performance needs to improve would be with the QuickCircle menu. The case and the QuickCircle functionality is good, but even after numerous updates, trying to access some of the apps like call logs or messages from the QuickCircle menu doesn't always work as smoothly as it should. However, LG definitely deserves the applause for the QuickCircle case/functionality. Even with its issues, it is an excellent feature, allowing the use of basic features on the phone like making a call or reading a new text message without having to open the QuickCircle case up and unlock the phone. The QuadHD screen is pretty impressive too. While there has been a few instances where the colour quality hasn't been great in some circumstances, the picture quality is pretty sharp and amazing. LG really have created an amazing screen. Now some have questioned whether the QuadHD screen is the reason for poor battery life, but the Sony Xperia Z1 had the same issue, and the screen would have taken less power. It's more likely that the software itself is the reason for battery drain, as some have used the phone with a custom launcher, and have gotten double the on-screen time. The KnockOn and KnockCode functionality works pretty well too. KnockOn basically allows the user to double tap the screen to get the phone out of standby mode, while KnockCode allows the user to tap on four different areas of the screen in a certain sequence to unlock the phone. It's does have it's moments where it won't work as well, but it is so convenient. I tapped my Windows tablet screen earlier on at one point trying to get it out of standby mode because I do it so often with the phone. (It took me longer than it should have to figure out why the tablet wasn't working...) The camera has actually surprised me on the LG G3. Compared to the Sony Xperia Z1, the camera on this phone has been producing much better, sharper and clearer images. The laser focus and the flash both work very well, and the phone shoots incredibly well in night/low-light scenes. With shots like sunsets/sunrises, or even just normal landscape shots or indoor/panormaic shots, the LG G3 has been performing consistently. The only issue with the camera is the zoom. Just like the Sony Xperia Z1, when you zoom in, you lose a large amount of detail, so don't expect to get a clear picture if you try zooming in to the object you want to shoot. The front-facing camera is pretty impressive too. When using the LG Camera app, you can have the camera smooth out any flaws before you even press the shutter. Absolutely perfect for those who can't resist taking selfies. And even when taking photos in apps like Snapchat, the detail still looks great. As well as the Google Play store, the LG G3 features the LG SmartWorld app store. Now usually, these sort of app stores are pointless in comparison to Google Play. However, I strongly recommend that you take a look at it if you plan on using the QuickCircle functions. There are apps on the SmartWorld store that add more apps to the QuickCircle, such as QuickTorch. So far, at the current price, I would happily recommend this phone to those looking into purchasing a new phone. The LG G3 really is a brilliant phone, without all the gimmicks like "waterproof", "dustproof", "heart-rate monitor", which can be seen in the price. I usually wouldn't say this, but when you consider the price of the phone and the brilliant specification of this phone, as well as the additional cost of getting a good battery pack, it would actually be more worthwhile to get this phone. I personally am happy to live with that one battery issue and spend just that little extra on getting an external battery to improve it. It really is worth getting and experiencing. P.S. These are the 2 accessories that I use with my LG G3. While the case is personal preference, I would strongly recommend that you purchase the battery pack due to the nature of the battery consumption in the LG G3. LG G3 QuickCircle Snap On Case (Black) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-QuickCircle-Snap-Case-Black/dp/B00LIX14V2/ Anker 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh 2-port Portable Charger - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BQ5KHJW/

I change phones very often, every 6-9 months or so. I bought this G3 for an upgrade from my Nexus 5. I liked the concept of vanilla Android on the Nexus devices however Google didn't include a removable battery or SD card slot on the Nexus 5. The lack of card slot didn't bother me, but the non-removable battery did. The G3 does all of those things. --Screen & Build Quality-- The first thing that will impress you with the G3 is how thin it is - I mean this thing is super thin and light! It's not too light though that it feels cheap and flimsy. The build quality in my opinion is fantastic, and not plasticy feeling like every Samsung phone i've had. When I powered it up the screen looks amazing, so crisp and sharp fonts and colours - I have had AMOLED screens on phones in the past but I'd say the G3 screen is much better. --Battery-- The downside I thought to this screen size and resolution (its QHD - 2560x1440) would be that it would just drain battery. It does a bit, but how much and how quickly depends on the brightness level you set. I have mine at 40% and Auto on and I have no problems the Auto brightness does the job very well. LG have thought out power management very well for this phone and it does a fantastic job! After the initial few charges the battery life is outlasting the Nexus 5 no end. From an 8am start with moderate use I'd expect battery to be at 30% by 5pm, however, the G3 stands at 68%. Stand by battery drain is almost non existent with this phone! Now obviously this will fluctuate day to day and how you use the phone, but remember the battery is removable, so if you needed to carrying around a spare would be easy enough! The phone supports wireless charging, I haven't tried this but I'm told you need to use the included travel adaptor for this to work due to the voltage rating being different for this phone. --Camera-- Another reason for choosing the G3 was the laser focus camera - it sounded a good idea but also a gimmick. However its not a gimmick, it is incredibly fast at focusing and you can point and shoot in seconds (even though accessing the camera app isn't fast without a hardware button). Pictures are crisp and sharp and the zoom is also surprisingly good for a phone digital zoom function. I have noticed however that darker shots can take a few attempts to get a good shot, although this is more than likely a software issue and could be fixed with future updates. --Software-- LG have always in my opinion had a reputation for making phones with clunky software - however the G3 software is excellent and no where near what they've been known for in the past. The software is fast and responsive, and i've noticed minimal lag - the only place is the pop up SMS notifications, they take a while to fully pop up sometimes. Dual window functionality is included and it works well, however I cannot see this being a feature I'll use all the time. Battery optimisation is powered by software, something which LG brag about. They have the right to brag - battery life and battery options are impressive on this phone, its one of few phones I've seen which includes an estimated battery life time in the software without installing another app. --Conclusion-- Overall the G3 is the best phone I've ever owned and one I think I'll be keeping for a good while, the camera is the best I've witnessed on a smart phone and its battery life is great. UPDATE After just a week with the phone I've returned it for a replacement due to signal issues. The replacement phone has no issues connected to mobile network EE!

Seller - 0/5 This phone was advertised as UK phone, however after checking the IMEI number with LG themselves the have confirmed I was sent a South East Asian version of the phone. At the time I bought the phone it would not connect to 4G networks because of this and was often restarting itself. I messaged seller requesting a return however this was denied. I therefore messaged Amazon also, as the sale was backed by their 'A - Z guarantee' however they said I wasn't able to return the phone, despite it being not as described. I will now be going to Trading Standards as this phone was sold not as described which violates the Sales of Goods act. The seller all the while has been almost completely unresponsive and keeps saying they are only responsible for Manufacturer repairs for one year, which is completely irrelevant. I am disappointed with both the seller and Amazon in this case. Phone - 4/5 I really do like the phone, especially the 4K screen which is bright and vivid. The performance is brilliant running very demanding apps with ease. I love the camera also, which takes stunning pictures and is capable of 4K video. The little features of this phone are what I like most about this phone, such as the IR blaster, the QI charging capability and the buttons being on the back. Whilst the phone has had a few problems, most have been solved with updates. I also had to buy a new battery as the previous one stopped holding charge, however LG sent this out to me free of charge so I cannot complain there. Overall, I would recommend you to avoid the seller 'GoodDeal4U' as I doubt they've ever heard of the term customer service, I am also disappointed with Amazon's response, but I really like the phone which is capable and fun to own.

Excellent Mobile Phone. Having owned it for just over a week - I have to say I am so happy I purchased it. Although, the mobile can seem very large - it sits in the hand so well and comfortably. It does help when the bezel around the phone is minimal. I have been trying various mobiles out for size in the retail shops but, whereas other manufacturers (of similar spec. mobiles) opt for a slightly smaller screen and different case materials. The size of the actual devices do not differ to this LG G3. What sets this apart it, is that the touch and feel is great. LG have done a great job here. It's also a benefit that the Android System is minimalist and allows the owner to customise to their hearts content. Battery life, especially after a recent Software Upgrade (I think or it may be because, I downloaded a Virus/Security App) - has been very impressive. Considering, that I've used the Internet (not excessive, usually Play Store and Web Browsing), left the screen on a few times for long periods and general phone usage (calls, texting, etc.). The past week, I have only had to charge the phone once after the initial charge. I am impressed. Only time will tell, how well the battery performs over prolonged use. Although, viewing text messages first time when using the phone can seem quite slow. Once, you're in - it tends to speed up. Response in general is excellent. Having the quad processor allows many tasks to be available and run in the background. Good multi tasking. Oh, if you've not used or owned an LG G2 or LG G3 before, it may seem so different to have the power and volume buttons on the back. But, to my surprise, it doesn't take long to become familiar with this. In fact, it can become natural. Especially, that LG have cleverly shaped each button differently so you know what you're pressing. For example, I had it in my pocket and was listening to FM Radio. I was able to adjust the volume without taking the device out of my pocket. So far, this mobile has met my high expectations and reflects what other users and reviews have said (including winning numerous awards). Truly a remarkable mobile phone, which rightly stands next to it's competitors confidently and proudly. Then, walks past them knowing full well it is the total package and once people test it out, they tend to agree.

Update. It dropped dead after 14 months. Thankfully it has a 2 year warranty as it needed a full motherboard replacement. It took them 3 tries to fix it properly and a month (but they cover all postage etc). If they had failed to fix it on the third go they were going to give me a full refund, replacement or upgrade. downgraded from 5 stars to 3. Excellent. Upgraded from Xperia Z (very good), before that an S3 (awful - ran hot and screen failed after 2 months) and S2 (good). Much better screen size for browsing, typing, video and reading large docs - it really makes a differences versus 5 inches. Size easily manageable in my (big) hands. Superb screen quality, superb camera, superb music quality, very good speaker, very good build quality, fast enough not to notice speed, loads of space, less bloatware than Sony or Samsung. Good to have pedometer function. Battery life good enough for a full and very active day (much better than Xperia Z). I miss one or two sony features like stamina mode - but doesnt seem important. Great to have replaceable battery and massive external SD card capacity to future proof it. Price point also very good compared to premium Apple, Samsung etc. If it was waterproof, had an even better external speaker (probably mutually exclusive..), and had fingerprint security then it would be perfect in every way.

Had a HTC one m7 for 18 month and absolutely loved that phone. But the microphone decided to break so was unable to make/receive calls. Read up on alot of reviews for my next phone and narrowed it down to the moto x, g3 and s5. Decided to go for the LG G3, the price swayed me at just less than £300. So was great value. Feels decent in your hand, the screen is slightly bigger than the HTC. The build quality isn't as good but still feels premium enough. The screen quality is probably best I've seen. V sharp on texts, photos and videos. The only downside is that the phone lags a bit. It's one of the most powerful phone this size. But takes a second or 2 for everything to come up on homescreen when you press the home button. Also lags when switching from app to app, such as SMS app to the Internet or Facebook. Just lags a second or too. Was much more instant in the HTC. The camera is brilliant, auto focus is fast. And the 13mega pixel quality is great. I am running the latest android OS - lollipop. Have had it installed for past 5 days and looks great, some neat features but not affected the phone speed unfortunately. Overall, Great looking phone, top notch screen and camera but on paper should be alot quicker than it should be. But for less than £300, I'd say it's worth it.

I read many reviews before buying this phone. I previously had an HTC One that overheated and fried the camera chip. So it put me off spending a lot of money on the latest and supposedly best device. I am very pleased that I settled on the LG G3. This phone looks great (I have the gold one) and feels good in the hand. It does so much yet is not overloaded with bloat ware and can be set up to suite you. The double tap that wakes and closes the screen is great. The buttons on the back are so much better than on the side. What I find most helpful is the quick note taking app. Long press the up volume button (with the screen off) and it opens the note pad at a new page onto which you can type, or as I do, use your finger to write in long hand. This is soo convenient! And so quick. Wireless charging is great too. I am happy that I will not get held hostage by a duff battery with this phone and have added 32gb card which should see me OK for a while. I am with "3" who still do this phone but only in black and at over 400 pounds! I would recommend this phone in every way. If you are considering one, then stop faffing about and buy it- I am enjoying this one so much.

Very good device running Android 5.0 Lollipop (after update from 4.4.2) sporting a clear QHD screen at 5.5 inches from corner to corner. It is very easy to set up as can use any sim card as it is an unlocked phone. It charges up in no time at all, and the battery lasts an entire day and more with its 3000mAh battery.This is my first Android phone after owning an iPhone 3GS and 5C, and had no issues with the conversion from iOS. Android OS, i could describe to be quite freeing in comparison. iOS is locked down, and leaves you with very few personalisation options unlike Android, where you can literally do anything. Tapping the software version in settings will unlock the device to new options in the Developer Menu, allowing for USB debugging and geeky statistics. The phone itself is very light weight, and it came to my own surprise in comparison to my iPhone 5C. The fact the battery is replaceable is very useful if you are a heavy user, giving you the option to swap batteries. The placement of the power and volume buttons is unusual at first, but it is easy to get used to, and starts to feel natural from that of most devices that have their volume rockers on the sides. But with the 4k video and the beautiful 2K screen, the most useful function in the quick remote. It works so well with my TV (Samsung), allowing control of the power, volume, channel, menu and ok buttons as well as the 4 coloured buttons.

Schnelles Handy mit großem Display und mit seinen 16GB genügend speicher. Nach dem Samsung eine echte Wohltat :-) Bei normalem gebrauch hält der Accu seine 2 Tage durch, verlangt dann aber auch wieder nach Futter. Das Display ist groß, klar und scharf und die Finger gleiten auch geschmeidig drauf herum. Die Kamera macht ordentliche Bilder und reagiert auch relativ schnell. Für den ganzen technischen Kams einfach bei LG gucken. Ich jedenfalls bin nach HTC, Samsung und Alcatel wieder glücklich bei LG gelandet. Von mir gibt es eine Eindeutige Kaufempfehlung!

vendeur réactif. Attention tout de même, la prise électrique fourni est inutilisable en Europe. Ce qui n'est pas un problème si vous en avez déjà une colonie.. Coté téléphone par contre ca ne va pas du tout du tout. Le téléphone après 1 semaine d'utilisation s'est mis a redémarrer continuellement. Je l'ai envoyé en réparation chez LG. il m'est revenu 2 semaines plus tard (carte mère changée) mais n'a fonctionné que 3 jours avant de recommencer les reboot. Mais une chute de 15 centimètres ayant eu raison de l'écran (fissure sur toute la largeur) plus de garantie et 180€ de réparation pour récupérer la garantie constructeur... Donc j’achète un Huawei P8 a 170€

Mella descrizione c'è scritto 3gb di ram, io non fidandomi in quanto so che le versioni a 3 gb di ram hanno 32 gb di memoria, ho scritto al venditore chiedendo se l'informazione fosse corretta e loro mi hanno confermato che ci sono 3 gb di ram. Inoltre ho anche chiesto se ci fossero problemi a lavorare in europa e mi hanno confermato nessun problema. Fatto sta che il telefono ha 2gb di RAM ( come tutti gli lg a 16 gb di memoria) ed inoltre il caricabatterie ha l'attacco che non va bene per noi italiani, ma credo per l'intera europa in quanto la spina è triangolare con due "piroli" rotondi ed uno piatto che credi sia per gli stati uniti, ma non ne sono sicuro !

Un gran móvil, no decepciona. Pregunte a varios amigos y he de decir que sin lugar a dudas ha sido un gran acierto. Lo recomiendo a ojos cerrados. Volvería a comprarlo.

alles was man über das G3 wissen möchte ist eigentlich schon geschrieben, daher hier nur über die GB Variante: Es handelt sich um ein Handy für den Englischen Markt. Der einzige Unterschied ist das mitgelieferte Netzteil, was nicht in Deutsche Steckdosen passt. Kein Problem wer USB Netzteile besitzt oder hier ein günstiges für 6 Euro mitbestellten. Das Gerät meldet sich beim Einschalten in Deutsch (erkennt wohl das deutsche Netz) und funktioniert genauso wie die DE Version.