http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph MAY 2017 23DESIGNThe LG G6 looks and feels like a premium phone.
Gone are the gimmicky modular design and
changeable back covers in the previous G series
models. Present in the LG G6 is a design with the
perfect combination of metal, glass, and minimal
plastic, which really makes it compete with other
elegant designs in the market.Phone screens nowadays are getting bigger
without having to compromise the overall phone
size. Following the trend of bigger displays, the
G6 sports a gorgeous 18:9 widescreen display that
measures at 5.7 inches. The strange aspect ratio
is a win-lose situation. On the plus side, you get
more screen real estate because of the reduced
top and bottom borders and minimized bezels
making it perfect for multitasking, playing games,
and viewing widescreen video. On the negative
side is that the unconventional aspect ratio
might bug people who hate seeing black bars
in unoptimized video. In some cases, there is an
option to stretch the screen to fit until the phone’s
curved edges. To be honest, after using the LG for
over a week, it really isn’t that bothersome.The sleep/wake button that everyone loves is still
located at the back, which makes unlocking your
phone with the embedded fingerprint sensor ever
so natural. On the other hand, the volume rockers
are still located on the phone’s side. Overall, LG
really stepped up its game with its ergonomic and
beautiful design.BottomLINE
LG is back in the game with its new G6.
If you’re considering a new flagship
device, this is truly one to consider.Reviewed by Gerry GaviolaHARDWAREUtilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 chip set
and having 4 GB of RAM makes the G6 a powerful
beast. Although it’s not running the most powerful
chipset in the market, the G6 still manages to run
games with highest graphic settings without any
lag.The tall display was built with vertical multitasking
in mind; LG’s hardware makes that experience
possible. Simultaneously running both a social
media platform and a game/video, will show no
noticeable lag.USER EXPERIENCEThe G6 runs a skinned version of Android 7.1
Nougat, and meets halfway when it comes to
extravagant skins and traditional Android. Design–
wise, the skin looks simple, natural, and easy to the
eyes. The skin doesn’t come in as too flashy which is
a good thing because it lessens distractions.Given the phone’s generous screen estate, playing
games and watching videos are more enjoyable. For
those apps that aren’t optimized for LG, the system
provides an option for you to fill that big display.
The option, however, doesn’t always appear.The G6’s body is built to last. With IP68 certification,
it is has dust and waterproof protection. In this case,
hardware harmonizes with LG’s design which give
the user a unique and smooth experience.SPECIfICAtIoNS:
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat OS, v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
Storage: 32/64 GB
RAM: 4GB
Screen: 5.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M
colors
Sim: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM,
dual stand-by storage)
Camera: Dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase
detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash
Comms: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi
Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Dimensions: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31
in)
Weight:163 g (5.75 oz)
Battery: 3300 mAh Li-Po
Connectivity: GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTEWhat’s Hot:- LG’s 5.7–inch display
- Premium glass and metal design
- Always on Display for checking time
- Multitasking
- Wireless charging
- USB-C port
- Dust/water proofing
What’s Not:- Average battery life
- Black boxes in unoptimized apps
LG is finally bringing back it’s game with it’s new flagship phone, the LG G6.
Gone are the days of the gimmicky phones that LG tried to market. Even
the infamous Boot Loop problem is said to be absent in the model. With the
G6, it’s nice to know that LG is once again becoming invested in producing
phones that are practical, innovative, and not to mention, gorgeous.LG G6
VALUEThe LG G6 retails for PHP 37,990 which is just
about right for the range of flagship phones. If
you’re looking for a newly released phone in the
market with all the top specs and features, then
spending that amount wouldn’t be a problem.