The LG Optimus G Pro is a giant of a phone that, spec for spec, looks like a better buy than most of its massive competitors. Steve Kovach from Business Insider agrees, calling this smartphone one of “the Best Giant-Screen Android Phone You Can Buy.”
It has a faster processor, a better and bigger camera sensor, a sharper display, an infrared sensor, a larger battery and a much longer uptime. The G Pro also showcases some innovative features such as the dual camera mode, a time catch shot and the multi window view.
So should you buy it? It's certainly compelling. Like Android Community’s Cory Gunther says, “Considering it competes or tops the Note II, has specs and features that compare with the new GALAXY S 4, yet only costs $199 for the 32GB model, this is a great buy.”
Ultimately this one comes down to wether or not you can live with the experimentally massive form factor.
The Good: Power and specs that outmatch any previous offering, new and innovative features.
The Bad: It's MASSIVE - more tablet than phone.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Kevin Everett, Daily MobileThe LG Optimus G Pro despite it's awful name is pretty good device it's large screen is crisp/clear and it feels good in the hand. LG's UI interface is clean and refreshing but is not without it's faults and while the camera is a 13mp is good the software needs tweaking to handle lighting better. Th...
- Kunal Gangar, Tech TickerLG created this device to take on the Galaxy Note II and with the hardware it packs, LG’s phablet blows Samsung’s out of the water. But what about the current breed of smartphones? Well, Optimus G Pro is not a looker like the HTC One or may not have as much bells and whistles like the Ga...
- Sandeep Budki, The Mobile IndianLG Optimus G had been well received by the consumers and to improve upon it LG had some time back launched the Optimus G Pro. The G Pro is not just an incremental upgrade to Optimus G; it is new device with a larger display screen, new design and latest hardware and software.
- Anupam Saxena, NDTVThe LG Optimus G Pro is one of the best big screen phones available at this point in time. Leaving minor niggles, the phone offers a combination of good build, great software features and high-end hardware under the hood. However, it faces tough competition from flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S4...
- Dhruv Bhutani, Fone ArenaThe LG Optimus G Pro is a power packed handset with some very interesting software additions. With a top notch display, decent camera and top of the line specifications it is definitely worth considering if you’re in the market for a new high end phone. The uninspiring design and the not so a...
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Common Questions
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LG backs up the Optimus G Pro with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Optimus G Pro has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact LG support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find LG's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- LG Optimus G Pro Manual (PDF)
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