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Back to the basics (again)
The LG G6 reminds us that some of the best things in life are simple. and sleeker and sturdier too
The LG G6, if I may say so, is a bit deceiving. Sure, it has a 5.7-inch screen, but thanks to its reduced bezels and a sleeker, longer 18:9 display, it's still smaller than your garden-variety 5.5-inch monster. And while those bezels are teeny indeed, their neighbour in South Korea just showed them - and the rest of the field - how it's done with some device called the Galaxy S8.
The design is a minimalist work of art - and it works. The full-metal, slim-bezel frame complements the QHD display (the platinum colour is lovely). To the left is the volume rocker, below is a USB Type-C port and on top is the stayin'-alive 3.5mm audio jack. Behind, just below the dual-lens camera, is the power button cum fingerprint scanner (best for your index finger). It's water- and dust-resistant - aka IP68-rated - and also the first smartphone to support Dolby Vision with HDR10 - standards for high dynamic range video, so you can guess what to expect.
One thing that's questionable is LG's decision to use an older Snapdragon 821 chip inside the G6 when they could have gone with the 825 or even the newest 835. It's still a notch over the G5's 820 though. The brand's counter to the question during an event was that sticking to the 821 allowed them to maximise the mobile's performance, as they're more familiar with it. Fair enough, since the G6 works smoothly.
The dual-camera system is back, but unlike the G5's normal 16MP and 8MP wide-angle lens, the G6 now has both in 13MP. Within the camera app, there's this Square mode, which takes advantage of the phone's 18:9 ratio. One mode within this is Preview; it splits the screen in two - the top is the viewfinder and the one below is where you can view snaps, all the while allowing you to continue taking shots. There are four modes (see second screenshot on right), and you can use this to your (social media) advantage - especially that four-shots-in-one mode. The images the cameras produce are great with proper lighting, though lower light can result in smudgy results up close.
Speaking of splits, the G6 also has a Multi-window mode. Press the recent apps (square) virtual button below to see the apps you've opened; an icon depicting two rectangles appearing on app windows will show you which apps can be viewed in split-screen (meaning, not all apps have this functionality). The two apps you choose will function normally in this environment; it's useful for things like copying text from a website you'd like to send as a message.
AND SO.
Pound for pound, the LG G6 can put up a tough fight with its peers. The phone's style will remind you of simpler things, as it works really well while fitting snugly and looking sleek in your hand. The decision to ditch the modular idea in the G5 could work and it may not be boasting any bursting-out-of-the-gate features, but the G6 already has us anticipating all that the G7 could bring.
THE LOWDOWN
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 2.35GHz quad-core
Memory: RAM - 4GB; storage - 32GB, microSD up to 2TB
Platform: Android 7.0 Nougat
Display: FullVision 5.7" quad-HD, 18:9 ratio; Dolby Vision, HDR10
Camera: Main - dual 13MP normal 71°/wide-angle 125°; front - 5MP wide-angel 100°
Durability: IP68 (water-, dust-proof)
Battery: 3300mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, DLNA; USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio; fingerprint scanner
Price: Dh2,599
Pros: Excellent design; sleek screen; water-resistant
Cons: Could've been better with lesser bezels; camera takes time to focus at times
Author's rating: 8.5/10
alvin@khaleejtimes.com
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