LG G2

“LG follows the mini model trend with the release of their G2 Mini, a shrunken down version of their G2 flagship. As is also true of other manufacturers like HTC or Samsung, LG puts very different hardware in their mini smartphone. To date, only Sony has managed to clothe the hardware at work in their full-size Xperia Z1 with a smaller garment (Z1 Compact). In our review device's case, the term mini is not quite as applicable, as the G2 Mini still has a 4.7-inch display (G2: 5.2-inches). Despite its relatively large display, LG neglected to outfit their device with HD resolution. The smartphone's quad-core SoC is produced by Qualcomm and answers to the name Snapdragon 400 MSM8926.The difference between the 5.2-inch G2 and the smaller model is big -- very big. Were it not for the hardware buttons on the backside of the device, the G2 Mini could easily be confused with the LG L90. On the plus side, the smartphone has expandable memory and a removable battery -- features that the G2 clearly lacks. The G2 Mini is currently available online for 289 Euros (~$395). The LG L90 is around 80 Euros (~$110) cheaper at the moment. Because the difference between the two models is barely noticeable, we recommend taking a closer look at the L90 or the Moto G, unless the G2 Mini's LTE module is a deciding factor.”

“The G2 is a solid device, but not the best phone you can buy right now. Samsung will offer you pretty much the same thing in a slightly smaller or bigger package, but with a removable battery and MicroSD slot. LG set out to build a Samsung clone, and then whiffed on the biggest two reasons many people buy Samsung devices. The G2 is faster, but you really won't feel a difference in day-to-day usage. No one has ever called an S4 slow. The smartphone landscape is extremely competitive, and if your target is Samsung, you'd better hit all the checkboxes. LG didn't—that makes the G2 feel like a non-starter.”

“At the end of the day, the LG G2 is a flagship like any other - a great combination of the latest tech, Android OS and a full bag of proprietary software goodies. What makes the difference with the G2 is that it is not like some of its predecessors - late, irrelevant, and boring. It's a breath of fresh air for the company and we hope it brings some of the LG's glorious days back. Both LG and the G2 deserve it this time.”

“The LG G2 is an outstanding smartphone almost every way you look at it. The screen is beautiful, albeit a bit off in terms of color temperature, while the camera is simply outstanding – definitely among the very best out there. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 800 processor is doing exactly what you'd expect it to do – making sure that everything operates perfectly smoothly with no hiccups or delays. Software-wise, the G2 may not be your cup of tea, if you happen to be a fan of a more stock-ish Android experience, but LG's custom UI is not so bad. It can easily rival Samsung's TouchWiz, and in case you enjoy extreme customization capabilities, it may actually appeal to you.”