LG G3

AndroidPit | Kris Carlon

It has some shortcomings, as all devices do, but the list is very short and in almost all important ways the G3 has stood up to considerably high expectations, which is no easy feat.

Expert Reviews | Christopher Minasians

For a handset with such a great, high-res display, innovative features and excellent performance, it clearly outguns the competition, which were also launched in 2014... The LG G3 has definitely had very good innings.

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

There's an awful lot packed inside that gorgeous faux-metallic frame, and most of it is absolutely marvellous. If you're after mobile entertainment, the ultra-sharp screen and games-worthy performance will more than satisfy.

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Take a cutting-edge design, skin it in a choice of metallic finishes, give it the highest definition screen on any smartphone, a superfast processor and the latest version of Android and you have a recipe for an amazing phone.

Digital Versus | Florence Legrand

The LG G3 is a more-than-worthy follow-up to the fantastic G2. Both highly competent and versatile, the G3 is easily one of the best smartphones of this year, if not the best!

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The G3 is still a little bit too big for my taste, but LG's done a very good job of making a phablet useable with one hand in a way that rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Note series have not.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

Overall the LG G3 strikes a balance between smartphone and phablet, which means it might be too big for some. To us it feels more like a smartphone because of good design, but with the big screen advantages of a phablet.

The Gadget Show

It's well priced among its peers such as the Sony Xperia Z2 and Samsung Galaxy S5, and it's easily one of the top Android blowers out at the moment thanks to its blistering performance and smart features. We just wish its battery life was better and that LG would leave behind its plastic construction, but if you're after the bleeding edge of phone tech, you won't find anything sharper than the G3 right now.

Mobile Choice | Alistair Charlton

A uncompromising powerhouse of a smartphone, LG has squared up to its better-known rivals and knocked the ball out of the park. The G3 has, by some margin, the best screen of any smartphone and garnishes it with a powerful processor, expandable storage, a removable battery, some clever and intuitive software tweaks, and a camera which focusses literally in the blink of an eye.

What Hi-Fi?

Its size won't be for everyone, and we do wish LG would take a closer look at the audio side of things, but there's no denying that its high-res capabilities, mixed in with a stunning video performance, great design and superb user experience make it a very tempting choice.

TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell

Ultimately, I don't really have any complaints about the G3. I'm not the biggest fan of the rear button placement, but that's about the only thing I can immediately think of. The overall design is just average, though the bezels around the screen are something to behold. When put next to its biggest competitors, the G3 looks in a different league because of the smaller bezels. The QuadHD screen, however, isn't noticeably better than a Samsung Galaxy S5 or HTC One M8 even though it packs more pixels per inch.

phoneArena | Ray S

This is not the best phone of 2014, as some would rush to say. But it's definitely one of the best Android handsets thus far.

Engadget | James Trew

In the G3, LG has almost produced a power user's dream. That QHD display, responsive performance and decent battery life make for a fully loaded handset that should have broad appeal.

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

A really excellent high-end Android smartphone with one of the best displays currently available and a rewarding user experience... The LG G3 is a really quite impressive device and I've enjoyed using it. It has one or two odd little quirks which hamper the experience a bit – for me these have been relatively minor gripes which I've been able to cope with, but I can imagine them being more irritating for some users.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The G3 is a classy, well-made phone that offers the best display currently available from a smartphone. The materials are better, the button design is cleaner, and everything about the phone functions well. Perhaps the only downside of the hardware is the large size, which sometimes requires two hands for proper use.

Android Authority | Joshua Vergara

With its best in class display, incredible camera, and refined software, LG has succeeded in creating one of the best smartphones of 2014. For these reasons, the LG G3 receives our Editors' Choice award... If there was ever a time to buy into the LG ecosystem, this great smartphone certainly deserves the title of flagship to light your way.

Trusted Reviews | Evan Kypreos

The LG G3 is LG's best phone yet. The screen is special but we'd have been happy for a 1080p display and better battery life. However the LG G3 has no real weaknesses, it's an all-round great phone.

SlashGear | Chris Burns

The LG G3 brings the finest Android has to offer with robust hardware without frills. It's a solid phone well worth the cash you're going to lay down on it.

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

LG's renaissance continues with the G3, which could be the best Android phone of 2014. The G3's stunning Quad HD screen, high-quality camera, and sleek design should put it on everyone's wish list.

The Next Web | Ben Woods

I'm impressed by the G3. Without a firm SIM-free price to measure it up against, it's hard to say if it represents good value for money or not. However, it's a premium smartphone from a premium brand.

ITProPortal | Alysia Judge

An unbeatable spec sheet, razor sharp and screen and beautifully simple interface are only marred by slight issues with the camera and aggressive battery saving.

What Mobile | Callum Tennent

With the strength and competition of smartphones available today, it's conscientious additions like [the LG G3's additional features] which help distinguish one technologically identical handset from another. The G3 looks the part, too, even if the plastic build isn't exactly in keeping with its overall premium feel.

International Business Times | David Gilbert

A true high-end smartphone with the best smartphone screen on the market

CNET UK | Aloysius Low

Possessing the right blend of features and design, the G3 finally gives LG the right phone with which to challenge Korean rival Samsung.

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

The LG G3 is a great smartphone - like its predecessor, if you're after power and precision, perhaps over design and form, then this is a winner.

PC Advisor | Chris Martin

The device is surprisingly small considering the 5.5in display and we like the more premium design. It's another winner from LG.

Digital Spy | Hunter Skipworth

This is a fantastic device that only really needs a little bit more of a premium build to sit at the number one slot of our favorite smartphones. If you are interested in a top of the line Android handset, the G3 is the best thing out there right now.

The Inquirer | Carly Page

The LG G3 is arguably one of the best smartphones of 2014 so far. While it might be too large for some and its custom UI likely won't appeal to all, the G3's QHD screen and gorgeous design put the Galaxy S5 to shame, despite being priced lower than its Samsung rival.

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

Without a doubt, the LG G3 is a great smartphone with superb design and lots of versatile (and yet simple) input controls. In addition, LG has managed to improve upon the already good predecessor (the LG G2) in many regards, implementing expandable storage as well as swappable batteries.

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

The G3's solid hardware offering and strong software feature set is enough to make it one of the better premium handsets available today.

Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader

With the G3, LG has fashioned a beautiful smartphone that proves customer consideration is the highest form of flattery.

The Verge | Vlad Savov

The LG G3 may not make the best first impression with everyone, but spend some time using it and you'll quickly find a lot to like about it. Whether it's the fun of a quick, laser-guided camera, the reassurance of a long-lasting battery, or the fast performance of a mature Android OS, this phone does everything well.

YourTechExplained | Ben Schoon

The G3 is a great phone with a tremendous screen and is capable of about anything you throw at it. If you are currently in the market for a new Android phone, this is definitely a solid option.

Brighthand | Jeff Dunn

The LG G3 is well-rounded behemoth. There are some niggling annoyances about, but the luscious display, sensible software, and intelligent build on show are too strong for those to overcome.

AnandTech | Joshua Ho & Anand Lal Shimpi

Overall, the G3 is frustratingly close to perfect. A much-improved 1080p display, smaller size, and staying with the stacked battery design would've made this phone much easier to recommend as the best phone of the Snapdragon 801 generation [high end 2014 phones]. Unfortunately, as-is I can only say that it's equal to everything else on the market.

Wired UK | Dave Oliver

The LG G3 deserves its place at the big table. It has a stonking screen, a terrifically powerful processor and it manages the tricky compromise between style and functionality with aplomb.

V3 | Alastair Stevenson

The LG G3's simple to use, but effective camera, top-end super-sharp display and innovative security services make it one of the best bring your own device options currently available to businesses.

Coolsmartphone | James Pearce

Overall the LG G3 is a great phone, being a high spec well designed flagship device you can but only like it. But LG seemed to have a way to go with the G3, it is in desperate need of a few firmware updates.

LAPTOP | Dan Howley

LG's G3 boasts a super-sharp QHD display, a fast laser-focus camera and improved design, making it a very strong Android flagship phone.