DPReview smartphone reviews are written with the needs of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance, and image quality.

The LG G4 follows on last year'southward G3, and like its predecessor puts a lot of emphasis on camera specification. The 16MP one/2.vi-inch CMOS sensor is a affect larger than the 1/3-inch sensors in many other phones, and the F1.8 aperture is the fastest among the electric current crop of high-end mobile devices, fifty-fifty surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S6's F1.9 variant. The G4'south improved optical prototype stabilization system works along 3 axis, compared to ii axis on the G3, and comes with a range of stabilization that has been increased from 1 to 2 degrees.

Every bit before, the contrast find autofocus is supported by a light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation system for increased speed and reliability. In addition, the G4 comes with a new color spectrum sensor that reads RGB color and Infrared in order to recognize objects in a scene and their color. This data is then used to optimize white balance and color processing. At the forepart an 8MP sensor is combined with an F2.0 discontinuity.

In the camera app a manual manner that allows for adjustment of shutter speed, ISO and white balance has been added and, cheers to Android v.0, the G4 is capable of recording DNG Raw files which tin can be saved to 32GB of internal memory or a microSD carte du jour with a capacity of up to 128GB. On paper the LG G4 looks like whatever mobile photographer's dream machine. Read our full review to encounter how the impressive specification translates into image quality and photographic camera performance.

Key Photographic / Video Specifications

  • 16MP ane/2.6-inch CMOS  sensor
  • F1.8 aperture
  • 3-axis optical image stabilization
  • Laser-assisted AF
  • Colour spectrum sensor
  • 4K video
  • 8MP front camera with F2.0 aperture

Other Specifications

  • 5.5-inch Quad Hard disk IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538 ppi)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 system bit
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB storage
  • microSD slot upwards to 128GB
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • 3,000 mAh battery (removable)

Our 8-page review

We've considered every aspect of the LG G4 with the photographer in heed. We examined the user interface of the native camera app and its special features. We experimented with the camera's functioning when taking stills and video, and had a play with the device'southward many special feature modes. Click any of the links below for more information of specific functions and continue to our conclusion for a last summary of our findings.

  • Page 2: Design and Hardware
  • Page 3: Camera Operation
  • Page 4: Camera Features
  • Page 5: Camera Features cont.
  • Page half dozen: Epitome Quality and Performance
  • Page 7: Video Mode
  • Page eight: DxOMark Mobile Study
  • Folio 9: Conclusion and Gallery