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LG - Nexus 5 4G Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Average customer rating
4.4
(147 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 147 reviews
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Star
8
87%of customers recommend this product.
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125 out of
144)
Customer Reviews for LG - Nexus 5 4G Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Customer Rating
4
They've Come a Long Way, Baby!
on January 2, 2015
Posted by: Papa Dukes 1960
from Albany, NY, USA
I am very impressed with my LG G3. I would have given the overall rating a 4.5, but they only offer the choice of a 4 or a 5. The reason it's not a 5 is because, to be honest, it's not a Galaxy 5, and it's not an iPhone 6+ (in some ways, it's better than both of these).
The screen is not as crisp as the Galaxy 5, probably because of the glass not being the dark Amoled screen the Galaxy uses to make the colors pop. However, the pixels are there, and some things look so much better on the G3 than the Galaxy (the detail of the calculator is as close to perfect as I have seen!).
The G3 definitely has the processing power, if not more, than the Galaxy S5, but let's admit it - there is nothing out there that beats the smoothness of the iOS operating systems (although I prefer the versatility of Android over iOS any day!).
One thing that is a little disappointing for me is the battery drain. I have done everything I can to reduce the drain, and it still lasts longer than most other Android phones, but why can't we get an Android phone that has the staying power of an iPhone? The good news is, the battery is replaceable, so you can carry a spare. However, I like to use Otterbox as my case, which is a bit of a hassle to take off just to replace the battery on my G3, so I just make sure I plug it in once or twice a day to give it a boost to make it through the whole day. Of course, I do admit that I use my phone a lot - texting, pictures, and other apps - but as I write this review, the settings tell me that I have been on battery for 4 hours and 46 minutes, and that I have only 3 hours and 17 minutes left. I expected much more given the G3's battery specs.
I love the camera (you can do front and back at the same time, but why?), and as long as the subject is still, the 13mp pictures are crisp and clear. If the subject moves, forget about it, and there is no option for "sports" or "fast moving objects" on it. I think most Android phones have this issue, and the pictures are far better than my previous Moto X (1st generation) produced. However, my old 8mp Galaxy Skyrocket took some really good pictures, moving or otherwise. I think the focusing brackets on the G3 are a bit of overkill, as all I am ever really interested in is making sure I am center focused.
The G3 has a dual window option, which many of the top line phones now have, but I don't get it - it's like using two small screen phones at the same time. I bought big because I like big, so I am a single-window user, always. The phone body is sturdier than the Galaxy 5S, and it's easy to grasp and hold in one hand while using one-handed operation. However, this is not relevant for me, since most of the time I have my enormous Otterbox on it for protection. Also, I am still trying to get used to the power and volume buttons located on the back of the phone. The nice this is, I can turn the screen on or off by tapping it twice (not the same as the tap pattern for security). However, I don't like running my finger over the camera lens every time I try to turn the volume up.
I am still trying to get used to the G3 keyboard, since I have used Swiftkey for so long. However, Swiftkey was the major battery drainer on my G3 so I am using the stock keyboard. It's pretty nice, and very responsive, but the key size and spacing, as well as word prediction, do not compare to the versatility of the Swiftkey keyboard. Nevertheless, the swipe is as smooth, if not smoother, than any other keyboard I have used. I just have to get used to all this punctuation marks being on different keys than what I am used to, as well as the fact that a space is not added after words until you type and enter the next word (unless you use a predicted word).
Storage is more than adequate (I have the 32gb version of the G3); more than I will ever use (especially since I learned a long time ago that Android operates at peak if the internal SD card is no more than half full). I store my pictures on the external/removable SD card, and you can use up to 128gb for that, so storage is more than I think anyone will ever need, at least for a phone.
I hate bloatware, and the G3 has its share, although I seem to have been able to disable most of what I don't want with no repercussions. I'm not into the tapping security and all the bells and whistles that other people are. I want performance, and I get that with the G3.
Two other points: I am still waiting for the Lollipop (Android 5.0) update that was promised by the end of the year. And twice now, the G3 has rebooted on me for no apparent reason. I've had my phone for a couple of months now, so this is not a major issue, but hopefully the next update (4.4.4 or 5.0) will resolve it.
Pros: Performance, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on January 3, 2015
Posted by: Cliff
from Newkirk, Oklahoma
I really like my LG phone, size is just right for me, easy to navigate.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
very fast, awesome phone!
on January 6, 2015
Posted by: tc
from central Ohio
Fastest phone I've had. Has a great crystal clear camera, and feels just right in my hand. Love.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
4
Quality product
on January 8, 2015
Posted by: GIO
from Houston, TX, USA
I don't change phones continuously but when i buy one I try to buy a quality product and in this case is a quality product, it's fast with high quality screen and memory 3 of RAM and 32GB of internal Space + micro SD in my case 64GB, the battery performance is up to two days if I don't use too much the phone, if uses the folio case with a circle it showing a circle screen "Quick Circle" and is great because you can use multiple apps without open it, some of them are the camera, answer calls, the clock can display the weather; the Knock On and the Knock Code is great actually I try to use it by habit in other devices, I am really satisfied with the purchase.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Features
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
This phone does it all!
on January 9, 2015
Posted by: Idaho79
from Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Beautiful phone I have owned a few HTC phones they are good phones but if LG keeps making phones like the G3 I will be a lifer. Great job LG!
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Great phone and features. but not perfect 99%
on January 13, 2015
Posted by: juncman
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Love the phone, the screen, the memory and the LG overlay of android. I got it cheap so will worth it for me. But the battery full notification that can't be disabled. A bigger battery would be great and inductive charging is a God send. I was told this phone is capable of it, but not the us model??? Other then those little things it's a great phone.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for what I need a smartphone to do!
on January 18, 2015
Posted by: GMR55
from Sheridan, IN
This phone is truly an upgrade from what I had before! The size and the features are exactly what I wanted in a hand held device. LG has officially become my go to brand.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Everything I expected and more
on January 21, 2015
Posted by: Aybarrap1
from Jacksonville, FL, USA
While in the market for a new phone, I carefully reviewed the various options and chose this one for select features such as the camera and the laser focus. Thus far, I have not been disappointed in the least. I have also found many features which I love. The focus on functionality instead of "WOW!!" factor is a WOW!! factor in itself. I feel that this phone is under rated for what it offers. And the performance is great. The only reason I gave the quality 4 stars is because the backing is made of plastic, but it is sturdy.
Pros: Performance, Style/Design, easy to use, Features/Settings
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com