LG G Flex

“The LG G Flex is certainly more than just an interesting study of the South Korean manufacturer. The phablet with a curved display would leave a really good impression if the manufacturer would not have made a few mistakes. It is great that you can carry it around in your back pocket without being afraid to sit on it. But why isn't the display protected by a scratch-proof glass, while the back can even repair itself to a limited extent? The HD display is also not sufficient for the high-end class, and the permanent picture noise as well as the shadow effects are other issues of the POLED panel. It seems that only the latter was an issue of the formerly reviewed pre-production unit. The picture noise is still a visible problem with the retail device, especially with reduced display brightness.”

“The LG G Flex isn't without its share of shortcomings: you're tied to the inbuilt memory and the camera has lost OIS. The biggest question mark though is the screen resolution. 720p is quite reasonable, even on a 6 diagonal, and it's an RGB AMOLED unit too. However the actual image quality certainly isn't the best around and there's no getting away from the fact that considerably cheaper devices have way sharper screens on top of equal, or even better, feature sets.Sadly, LG have missed an opportunity to make the curved screen count more in how you interact with the device. We love the Q-theater feature but a couple of more creative touches to the interface would've made a welcome differenceOh well, this is just the first of its kind and maybe we're too hard. To be honest, most of the corners LG needed to cut are an acceptable price for pioneering a flexible screen and battery, and a self-healing finish. There's better value for money to be had elsewhere but it's impossible to put a price tag on imagining the future.”

“We can't hate a company too much for trying to innovate, even if it doesn't work out, and LG is out there trying new things. However, the main marketing points of the G Flex just don't work in real life. A curved device isn't really useful and doesn't really make any sense at the moment. The self-healing plastic backing is supposed to fix light scratches, but we were unable to get it to do anything significant.And that screen. The first generation of any new technology is often not every good, and the G Flex's display is no exception. We're sure P-OLED or some other kind of flexible display will eventually get its feet under it, but the choice of P-OLED ruined this device. The image quality is terrible, and it burns through the massive 3500mAh battery much faster than a 720p device has any right to. Devices are mostly screens, and when the screen is bad, the device is mostly bad. It's hard to recommend something that will have you constantly staring at grainy fuzz for two years, with your only respite from the hideous screen coming when the battery dies.”

“Large, powerful device, with a unique form factor that is guaranteed to turn heads. Battery life is excellent and the self-healing coating will help keep wear marks at bay. On the downside, the screen is just 720p, the camera lacks OIS, and LG’s Optimus UI could be a turn off.Besides the style factor – and, arguably, the improved endurance – the curved screen does not change user experience in a substantial way. The G Flex is not worth buying for its curved screen alone, but it’s definitely an interesting device that you should at least consider if you’re shopping for a cutting edge Android phone.”