SYDNEY: LG G4 will be released late April. Its L and F series, as well as the Google Nexus 5, make up a range of 25 smartphones available in Australia.
Part of that includes the release of the LG Sprit 4G (4.7”, HD) and Leon 4G (4.5” 854×480 pixel) that at A$199 and $149 respectively should be popular with the pre-paid and outright purchase market Optus, Vodafone, Kmart, Dick Smith, Harvey Norman, Big W and Australia post will sell them.
These products take advantage of the latest technology from Qualcomm and harness Android Lollipop 5.x to deliver more features at lower prices than existing smartphones.
They both have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 401, a quad-core (little/big), 1,2GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. The Spirit has an 8MP camera and the Leon 5MP.
It is not fair to cite a range of standard features and specifications because these models paddle in the lower cost Android cesspool and differentiation is difficult. Let’s just say they provide a good Android experience for what you pay.
In LG’s case, it has a pedigree, a reputation, an Australian regional office, a better chance of quick repair (if needed) and a build quality ahead of many lesser-known competitors. Would I buy LG? Yes!
LG’s press release states
Latest Android OS: Featuring the recently released Android ‘Lollipop’ 5.0 software.
Gesture shot: One of the most celebrated features of LG’s recent smartphones the Gesture Shot brings the art form of the perfect ‘selfie‘to a whole new level. Simply raise a high-five hand at the front-facing camera to show you’re ready and then make a fist. The LG Spirit and LG Leon will intuitively see that signal to activate a shutter countdown… three, two, and one and voila! A self-portrait you can be proud of!
Glance view: Making the most valuable info instantly accessible to your fingertips, a quick downward swipe of the screen means you’ll see all the important stuff you most commonly require from your mobile for example, the time, messages and missed calls, etc.
In-cell touch display: This new feature not only means your screen is thinner but it also boosts the sensitivity of the screen, making it more responsive to touch.
Gently curved design (LG Spirit): The gentle curve of the front screen gives the LG Spirit stand out visual appeal and the curved rear of the phone makes it comfortably in the palm of your hand.
Consider that many of these features only are currently found in handsets costing two times or more the price and they present good value.
