LG E975 Optimus G

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 74 expert reviews

Excellent:

22
Good:

42
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros:

Build quality.
SoC performance.
LTE module.

Cons:

No Full HD display.
Non removable battery.

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Last revision on March 31, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Build quality
SoC performance
LTE module
Bright display
NFC module
Temperature profile
Ergonomic, lightweight design
Solid construction
Sharp Design
Amazing Battery
Fastest Android smartphone on the market

Reviewers Didn't Like

No Full HD display
Non removable battery
Memory cannot be expanded
High retail price
Limited 4G LTE network coverage on Sprint
Lower image resolution on AT&T
No Dedicated Camera Button
No Jelly bean yet
Eco mode is more than what users should have to handle
Camera is mediocre
Plain design

Expert reviews and ratings

W ith the Optimus G, the South Korean manufacturer LG has introduced a high-end smartphone to the market that is (now) less expensive than most competitors are. The LG Optimus G is for sale at a price of around €400 without a subscription. Thanks...

By letsgomobile.org/en on July 24, 2013

Last year's Nexus 4 was in many ways a revelation, one of the best smartphones on the market and a true surprise from LG. Until then the company had been heavily focused on the prepaid, budget smartphone market, and the Nexus 4 was our first look at what...

By PC Authority on June 14, 2013

The Optimus G in review - with a convincing result. The latest smartphone from South Korean manufacturer LG shows strong similarities to the Google Nexus 4 , both visually and technically . That is not really surprising since LG is also the manufacturer...

By NotebookCheck on April 28, 2013

The Optimus G is a very good smartphone. It's responsive and has a user-friendly interface with tons of features. The camera and sound may not break any records, but they do the trick. And while the specs aren't at the top of the list for this year,...

By DigitalVersus on April 04, 2013

On its own merits, the LG Optimus G is an accomplishment. It hails a return to form for LG after numerous smartphone failures, and if this were last year, it would be a home-run, for sure. But, it's not last year, and as LG finds its feet with the...

By TechRadar AU on April 04, 2013

Poor battery life and the lack of a microSD card slot are downsides, but the 4G-capable Optimus G is fast, well-designed and has some handy software features. It's definitely LG's best smartphone...

By Good Gear Guide on March 28, 2013

LG’s Optimus G is the company’s first major swing at the premium smartphone market in years. While LG has been , it has also been working to make devices that people would consider over the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and any other brand and...

By Gadget Guy Australia on March 26, 2013

LG has produced a smartphone that straddles the cutting edge in software and hardware. With its supreme functionality and its innovative feature-set, the Optimus G will help establish LG as a brand not to be reckoned with in the mobile space. Click to...

By Smarthouse on March 13, 2013

LG has spent years putting together the Optimus G flgaship in a bid to lead the smartphone market, but is the Optimus G competitive enough to fend off rivals from Samsung, HTC, Sony and...

By Channel News Australia on March 13, 2013

This Telstra exclusive is the best LG phone on the market due to its zippy processor, lovely display and 13-megapixel...

By CNET Australia on March 13, 2013

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