LG's flagship Android smartphone usually always carries the brand "Optimus". G2 is the first phone crafted by the Korean manufacturer who takes the name of it and turning to use a simpler call.
Of course, not only changing the name of the successor of Optimus G's. Together G2, LG also implemented a number of improvements, especially in terms of performance and design. Some of them like the new button layout looks rather unique, if not odd.
But it can not be denied that the G2 does look interesting. Superior components such as row 800 Snapdragon processor, 13-megapixel camera, 3,000 mAh battery and a 5.2-inch screen graced the list of specifications.
In the real world, whether the impression that beautiful descriptions and figures on the paper? Tuesday (24/09/2013), the opportunity to find answers to KompasTekno tested LG G2 in the office at number Gandaria, South Jakarta. Follow these brief review.
design
First look at G2, a design change that distinguishes this phone with the previous flagship, the Optimus G, will soon appear. G2 is designed corners more rounded so that makes him invisible "box" like Optimus G.
G2 appearance became similar to the Galaxy S4 from Samsung, as can be seen from the photo comparison below. LG managed to "hide" bongsor 5.2-inch screen on the G2 belong to the frame size is almost the same with the Galaxy S4 (5 inch screen).
To do that, the LG diluting the bezel on the top-right and bottom-left of the screen. The main buttons are also transferred to the screen in the form of softbutton thus saving space.
When gripped, G2 somewhat difficult to use just one hand because of the relatively large size so as to make difficult to reach thumb icon on the opposite side of the screen.
In addition, there are design changes that could potentially confuse users when they first tested the LG G2. Where is the power button and the volume of these devices?
Instead of putting them on the sides of the device such as plural Android device, the LG actually move the power button and two buttons for adjusting the volume to the back, just below the main camera unit.
That said, the changes are based on research that concluded that LG users will be more comfortable with the new position of the key sequence. This is where usually the index finger landed when someone sustains a smartphone. Because of that, why not just empower the finger to control several important functions ?
In practice, this new control method apparently feels a little awkward when worn. The third button is located adjacent to G2 users sometimes have to be careful if you do not want any press, even though the power button is actually quite easy to find just by feeling.
Placement on the back side is also difficult for users when they want to "wake up" the phone from sleep mode under certain circumstances, for example when G2 lying on the desk.
Fortunately, LG seems to be aware of this and provide alternative methods for powering phones . Simply by tapping the screen twice , then G2 will "wake up". Tap again twice, and he will come back "to sleep".
Software
LG G2 uses the Android operating system 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" wrapped in custom LG skin style. As well as the physical appearance of G2, this appearance was similar to the UI glance " TouchWiz " from Samsung .
Which is also similar to the Galaxy S4, G2 is equipped with a wide variety of applications and additional functions such as "QSlide", "Quick Memo", "Quick Remote", "Voice Mate", "Audio Zoom", "Plug & Pop", and "Slide aside" is not necessarily convenient or useful to the owner of the device concerned.
Features at a glance QSlide quite interesting because it allows the user to open multiple applications simultaneously, each in a different window on the screen, similar to the scenario of multi-tasking in a desktop PC environment. Thus, the user can type SMS while browsing or watching a movie, for example.
Unfortunately, only a few applications that could take advantage of innate QSlide features, such as the browser, messaging, and multimedia player. G2 screen was too small to be able to display more than one window effectively.
One other feature that is also related to multi-tasking is the Slide Aslide where users could swiping three fingers to the left side of the screen for me-"minimize" an application. When needed, the applications running in the background that can be called back by swiping three fingers to the right side of the screen. Unlike QSlide, Slide Aside applies to all applications. Up to 3 applications can be "minimized" with this function.
performance
LG G2 armed Snapdragon 800 which is one of the fastest ARM-based mobile processor available today. The processor helps G2 runs very smoothly and remain responsive even though burdened with many applications at once.
AnTuTu benchmark score in the range of 35,000 seems to have enough power hood describe this device. The high value comparable with other gadgets also use Snapdragon chip 800, for example, Ultra Z Xperia from Sony.
All performance was flowing through the LG G2 brilliant display and high quality. 1920x1080 resolution with 423 ppi pixel density so that the display of text and images look very sharp without the slightest serrations.
That can still last a long time despite carrying the faster processor, the LG G2 also equip with a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh.
camera
This course features a spotlight when dispensing LG G2. Units camera embedded on the flagship phone brings a number of advanced features like 13 megapixel sensor and optical image stabilization.
There is also the ability to record full-HD video with a frame rate of 60 FPS. To focus the lens on the object photograph, the camera on the LG G2 relying 9 point autofocus system that feels rushed when locking focus.
LG G2 provides a variety pilhan modes are optimized for certain circumstances, such as "NightShot", "Panorama", and "Sport". Interestingly, there is also a function of "Dual Camera" that-again-again-similar to the Galaxy S4 where G2 can take photos together with the front and rear camera.
For users who want to adjust the settings manually, the G2 has a number of parameters that can be changed, including white balance, ISO, and exposure (brightness).
Interested? LG G2 has officially entered the market on September 19. The phone will go on sale on 27 September 2013 at a price of Rp 6.8 million. Version that circulated in Indonesia has an internal storage capacity of 32GB.
