LG G6 Review: After 2 Weeks (will update)

[@kerenebrown2485]

why do ppl keep complaining about only 32GB? this isnt apple and there is a sd card slot 😒. and snapdragon 821 vs 835 you wouldnt even notice the difference when using the phone

[@khoa-nguyenvan4639]

Reeny even a couple of years ago, 32GB phones were. the best thingd and all that you need. until the 64 and everyone thinks you need the higher gb

[@MrMalchore]

Reeny - There are many Android apps that don't make use of external SD card (storage) to save data. I download a lot of Podcasts and all my Google music, plus some offline maps and Audible audiobooks, in addition to the apps to my phone. 64GB is enough to hold it all, 32GB is not.

[@klintonG]

Couldn't you just manually move the downloads after downloading them? I'm with Reeny, when you can get micro sd cards that go up to 128gigs, the loss of 32gigs isn't a big deal especially at the price point of the 64gig version. For me if that was the case, i would just move all of the apps and files that COULD utilize the SD card to the SD card, and keep any that can't on internal storage.

[@dphorgan]

Reeny You do have a point with the processor. With all the fuckin bloatware and clunky TouchWiz, it should equalize the speeds and it actually does. That's sad really.

[@awesomeferret]

Reeny on the processor, I totally agree. But for a flagship power user phone like this 32 gigs, while perfectly usable, can easily be used. You have to change your usage habits though, like you might have to move some apps to MicroSD (then do it again when updating them). 64 gigabytes currently is the sweet spot for a "use my MicroSD card for songs and videos and pictures and nothing else" experience, which is the way it should be in my opinion. With 32 gigs, download a few classic console ports and you'll be well on your way to filling it up.

[@Androidkid17]

Who remembers the lg g2 ? that phone was my favorite lg phone ever here's the resons. I loved the design with thin bezels. great battery life for me , software wasn't the greatest but I had a rom on it most of the time to stay with the latest features and speeds.

[@madbull4666]

Androidmaster exactly, I've got the g3 also a great phone but these newer LG phones are crap

[@xfirefox_x]

Ignoring the build quality, G5 is a great phone. And you called V20 crap?

[@madbull4666]

HFYYN oops. Just read over my comment. The v10 and v20 I actually liked but was too big for me as I have quite small hands. The g4 wasn't very good up to its competitors and the g5 while having an interesting design, the build quality wasn't there. The g6 is a flagship price competing against the Samsung and Apple etc but had last years processor (still good but shouldn't be that expensive).

[@alimagerram5863]

i still use it

[@thereddog223]

G3 for me

[@Mdogbrown]

I really enjoy your reviews on phones. You go into great detail especially on the screens and their color accuracy. I also like that you update your review after using the product for awhile. It's really helpful!

[@alucardpat3619]

Erica thanks for your reviews,im happy to see im not the only one in the world that pays so much attention on the details of the phones build quality and software.

[@TheRockinRaptor]

I have been clicking around watching reviews for this phone. This is by far the most informative. Great Work!!

[@darrellfjohnson]

It sounds like LG did a good job with this one, with some weird choices. I understand why they couldn't get the Snapdragon 835 (although I think they should have delayed it until they could get it), but why did they mix the different glasses? Why are the colors region specific? Why is wireless charging/hi-fi DAC region specific? Just seems like some baffling choices.

[@aligrafix1985]

Darrell Johnson Market specific.. I hate this idea to any company to oversees our choices.

[@watchmanexpert]

Darrell Johnson yeah men ,821 Snapdragon, gorilla glass 3 ,32 gb ,no white color in USA ......I don't know this is big no for me ......I love the design but.....no ,I keep my mate 9

[@aligrafix1985]

Tony MTA True that. Very disappointing and disappointed with LG

[@skyMcWeeds]

the 835 wasn't ready yet when they made this device, and there was rumors going around Samsung has dibs on the 835 for the S8 leaving nothing for LG.

[@LifeWulf]

The different kinds of glasses are for different levels of scratch and shatter resistance. IIRC, newer Gorilla Glass is more shatter-proof but less scratch resistant.

[@AnkushSahgal]

I love how in-depth your reviews get! It really gives a sense of what the G6 is like to own without actually owning it. Keep doing what you do!🙂

[@MutedVideo]

Hey. Great review. You're my number 1 youtube channel when it comes to smartphone reviews. They are not 4 minutes long and filled with sponsored bull crap. All of the videos are informative and thats what Im looking for in review.

[@jeffbrown9395]

Your reviews are great! I think they are some of the most informative and best done on the you tubes! I think your reviews are the closest one could come to getting thier hands on the device themselves without actually getting to do so. Thank you! Because of your review I think I am leaning towards the G6 for my next phone.

[@dhtxtc5430]

People getting the g6 will probably purchase skins dbrand/slickwraps to avoid those smudges

[@Samodrei]

Yeah, I've done the same for any "slick" phone

[@mrndc]

I like how the phone looks and would just get a clear case for it

[@Gravage]

Or, you know, just use a case.

[@tidus1ph]

Skinomi techskin are transparent skins. You'll avoid the smudges but still keep the original look.

[@khoa-nguyenvan4639]

I just put on a slim caseology parralax case on it. simple

[@ProjectElara]

Really annoying that UK and Europe get neither wireless charging nor that DAC. And only the 32gb version. I'll pass because of this. I don't know how they checked this. everyone I know would love those features. Big missed chance for LG.

[@reggiexp69]

ProjectElara yup it will Suk in Europe cause samsung will have wireless charging that is a selling point... So they will lose market here... Dump

[@rogertan2153]

their loss

[@reggiexp69]

Yup

[@360Flicks]

i believe the europe models are getting the fm radio, something that the US and korea models aren't getting.

[@madfishgtb]

ProjectElara same here... Getting sick of LG neglecting the UK market. We never got the V20 either which would have been a nice alternative for those who were wanting the note 7. Looks like I'll be going for the Huawei p10+ or might try oneplus 3t... Got a long wait for the note 8 which will be the eventual replacement to the note 4 I'm using now

[@ChrisJones-ht9zn]

Not getting it for to being in the UK. I'm sick of phone manufacturers deciding who gets what. Make one device for all markets or I'm out!

[@noncustody]

1:24 Front facing camera is only 5 MP? The LG G4 front facing camera was 8 MP.

[@Stealth-im7ld]

Thank you Erica for a very impressive and well-polished review.

[@arfeentube]

Hey Erica, I think your videos are very informative and not boring. You get to the point and do it in your own style, please keep up the great work!

[@gr1mmzOC]

Thank you Erica for the review!! I'm receiving mine by Wednesday ! I'm excited. LG is on to something with the ratio. But man S8 is gonna be a beast as well.

[@guidowinter]

hi Erica, you are such a good reviewer, very thorough, about which features are where available, don't see that with every reviewer. and not to eager to make conclusions before a real review unit and you don't seem biased towards any brand, so very good job, keep it up!

[@rbdobynes]

Erica I love that you make comments about the device that are intelegent. The videography is always clear and I love that your more about the device and how user experience may be and less about your personal day 2 day. Keep making vids and Ill keep sharing them! Sincerely- R.B.DOBYNES dobyne

[@michaelk2025]

Thanks for making a review that really dives into the fine details of the phone. The G6 is looking good but I'm excited to see what the Pixel 2 bring.

[@TrooperAmbrose]

LOVE the Mr. Bill reference at the end. Love your channel. Thanks.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Had the Samsung S8plus. Sent it back for the LGG6 and I am not sorry I did. LGG6 is a much better phone. The call sound and speaker sound is sooooo much louder and cleaner. It also runs surprisingly smoother with absolutely no lag at all. Even a sturdier phone. Not afraid to handle it like it's a delicate flower like the s8 or s8 plus. LGG6 is like the Tom Hardy of phones.

[@Eckoolt]

Rick Scicluna Hey, you still have your G6?

[@Mike-t5r9q]

Horrible mistake the lg g6 is so Dim the screen compared to the s8 plus

[@sadkcandokuzoglu7077]

That was great that you mention the color accuracy of the screen and the black model needs to be cleaned often to get rid of oily fingerprints on the back. You're one of the least reviewers mentioning these little important details. A really honest and detailed review as always.

[@JBLmobileG1]

I am surprised no IR Blaster.... granted I haven't owned a G series phone since the G4 but I thought they all had an IR blaster like both the V10 and V20 do. Not a big deal but it does come in handy.

[@XDeminox]

Jeremy Lueken i use the IR blaster for my aquarium LED lights. I'm going to have to hold only my G4 just for that.

[@harrylen1688]

Very helpful preview ...love the camera of the G4 definitely worth the wait of the final review.

[@DZ-ty2xg]

I haven't bought an LG since the LG 2. I am definitely picking this up. Thank you for the review.

[@Leagueof12s]

This is a really great review Erica! It's very informative and gives me a good idea on what I can I expect when I get my hands on it. Have you ever thought about doing any meetups with viewers? I live in your area and I'd love the opportunity to talk to you about tech and tech related products.

[@onemat2000]

Nicely done. Your care and expertise will certainly help people decide.

[@ErikErikson.5564]

I think this is the successor to the G2 LG has been waiting for.

[@dphorgan]

Toufeeq I see what you did there!😉

[@JuanSinMiedo441]

except for battery life

[@ChillydontCap]

The G3 was great

[@jwalkrr]

yeah, the g3 was awesome, ive owned 3 and it was my daily driver until today when i bought a g6

[@nipunsharma5351]

Loved it. Really like how you shoot your videos. Nice bright lighting, creamy close ups that show fine details about the phone other reviewers don't care to show coz they focus too much on angles and making light bounce off the phone etc. I feel they are doing a marketing job for the phone and not reviews. Cinematic reviews are quite the fad and a video otherwise is not considered "quality". Your point of view, while not unique, is refreshing and closer to how people would use phones in daily life and shows how beautiful the phone can look. Thanks.

[@charlesburnette9415]

Got my LG G6 on Friday, already had my case, and with the LG mobile really help transfer everything from my V20 to the G6. I am really happy with it, no problems, no issues, just use it like my other phone, fast and snappy, smooth, this is a winner, and soon will be getting popular, but stays in line with the others as a flagship, give a shot out to LG, they really went all out on this one, playing around with it and using it, oh yeah, this is a keeper.

[@MikeAudiS5]

i think the real reason LG is shipped different features to different regions is to cut cost because their struggling. I'm almost sure if they had Apple or Samsung's money this wouldn't been a problem

[@madbull4666]

Michael Smith they've always done it.

[@MikeAudiS5]

Ben climo LG's mobile division always been struggling to far as i can remember. samsung do the same thing just not to the extreme like LG

[@chrischen2103]

yea, they had Fiscal loss cus of their G5

[@WeirdSeagul]

im late but lg aint struggling lmao. its stock price is at its highest in years, remember they sell tonnes of appliances like TVs,fridges etc

[@ktewinc]

I'm trying to decide between this phone and the Galaxy S8+. I was in LOVE with my Samsung Note 3 before it died the other day. So choosing a new phone is hard. This was very helpful & informative. Thanks!

[@buttercrazy30]

It's a shame they didn't release quad dac for all regions, i'll wait for the LG V30.

[@klyded8523]

Congrats on the baby

[@EricaGriffin]

+Kriss Rog not pregnant!!!

[@Mr.Beasley]

+Kriss Rog damn bro. lol

[@engrzaighamabbas5722]

Kriss Rog what's up

[@klyded8523]

Erica Griffin oh, my mistake, sorry :)

[@justinaskins2156]

Erica Griffin Hey love your reviews. Do you think this will be better than the Pixel? I'm looking to upgrade and I think it'll be one of those two

[@chadjohnson6261]

Good review. This is the first I've seen one of your reviews; I like your style. I'll be looking for more from you.

[@DancingMachine09]

I currently have a Galaxy S6 and am upgrade eligible. It's a debating between the Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 and honestly, I'm leaning to the G6. Watched your reviews of both, enjoy your work! :D

[@MrRootlinux]

Love the design and LG's innovation as always. People just forget how brave LG is at pushing innovation and being the first again to bring new features and design. Will probably grab one. Wish they kept thevIR Blaster.

[@nipunhazra487]

Again another very promising good looking LG phone. It almost has the same appeal as the LG G4 when it first came out which forced a lot of people to buy and then the BOOTLOOP phenomenon occurred which is the main reason why people are so afraid these days to buy a LG phone. I wish Ms. Erica that u would mention this somewhere in your video so that before releasing the production models, LG would give a second look and assure people so that we could buy this beautiful device fearlessly. Last time very few, in fact no well-known reviewers like yours give head to our requests when this bootloop phenomenon started. I wish this time u people could give a little bit more emphasis on it. And lastly, nice and honest review as always. Thanks.

[@DonnKnee]

THANK YOU! For waiting to review the camera in full detail.

[@campyonlyguy]

Saw your Twitter feed and ... definitely glowing!

[@AmyMFry]

That last part was great. Cuz it DOES Look like somebody's crying out in there. Made me laugh. I've been seriously considering this phone as my next phone. I'll be looking forward to your more in depth review. I rely heavily on your reviews so keep up the good work! Any word yet on PRICE? Thanks Erica, for the week you put into keeping us in-the-know!

[@AndresSarmientoS]

pretty sure the UK isn't happy that they think they don't want any features. they always end up getting screwed

[@Tigerex966]

excellent review. lg has some serious promos for preorders and a great price of $650-720, this will do great for them even without oled or the 835. wish it had the quad dac though, so i will probably wait to see how the v30 looks. the quad dac was not available on the g5 either in the usa, i think lg wants to keep that a v10-20-30- exclusive here and selling point, or they are just cost cutting at our expense the uk is being treated badly, lg basically is saying their research says the uk does not want any special features, and i do not believe that, all markets want and should have all 3 top features. wireless charging, quad dac, and 64gb. keep up the good work Erica:)

[@PeterFreitag]

This is not a 2 Weeks review!!!!!!! Only pictures and videos from release day in Barcelona.

[@EricaGriffin]

+PeterFreitag you missed they there is no point in testing the camera on firmware that isn't final

[@CharllesC78]

Erica Griffin Hi there Erica. Have you tested the DAC in this phone? I wonder how is the audio 🔉 quality. Thanks.

[@MrHemsleyboy]

very annoying about the missing features for us in England.. you mentioned you used it as your daily driver for 2 weeks, what are you using now?

[@kopsikiller]

Very impressed with your review..One thing though, I would wish that you had commented on the speakers and the volume/quality of the sound.

[@donm527]

Nice review. What did you think of the use of Gorilla glass 3, 4, and 5? Any concerns of scratching or experience any scratches on the front or back? Also... which color would you prefer personally... Silver or Black? I'm thinking silver if I went G6 but that black does look nice and reminds me of my G2.

[@rodrigoc7104]

I used to own a G5 and loved it because of the wide angle camera but the rest of the phone was mehh.. Now it seems that they have improved both cameras and fixed everything that was wrong with the G5, this phone looks hot, I like that you said that this has been LG's most polished phone. I really think that this can be a better buy than the S8 and iPhone 7. Great vídeo as always, greetings from Guatemala 🇬🇹🙋🏼‍♂️

[@snowdoggieii]

Hey Erica One big elephant that many of the consumers and fellows in the tech industry is if they updated their internals to solve the boot-loop problems that plagued many of the LG phone lines. Let us know if you experience any issues even if it is weeks down the line, and many unhappy people have filed a class action suit as well. This is one of the biggest reasons why I did not buy one yet as of now both sprint and verizon is offering many freebies with the phone right now

[@craussy]

i was confused do i have to buy LG G6 or S8. bur after i saw this video for almost 4x, i decided to buy G6 and totally love it. thank u for the info.

[@jkmani]

Thanks. Any idea when the full review will be out ?

[@potatoesmashymash5836]

I'm watching this video with my LG G6. I love this phone

[@wookiesrave]

I really like the g6 BUT then I get reminded of what is missing and feel a little sad at how much better this phone could of been. I'm in the UK.

[@anxiousenthusiast7913]

Great review as always Erica; I can't tell you how frustrating it is here in the UK that we won't be getting wireless charging, quad DAC or the 64GB version! I don't suppose you've heard anything about a UK release date? I understand the US should be getting the G6 on April 7th, but information here in the UK is non-existant! Keep up the good work ☺

[@PeeHooo]

Honestly I'm quite pissed that EU people are not getting any special features. :S

[@armanis1234]

But you get good price ✌️

[@PeeHooo]

Tukas Armanis You do? It costs 799€ here. :S

[@robcarhood]

And no Quad Dac in our version either. That's bad.

[@chronosimbot]

I bought an international version from ebay and shipped to Manchester. Mine has the dac and dual sim with 64GB storage. No wireless charging thou. Just get one from ebay and save yourself £200

[@diansebastian23]

Greg Myers this made my day

[@sdmalpas]

I was pissed when LG said the dac and 64gb storage was region specific because I really wanted this phone to replace my s7 edge,then LG said that people that wanted the dac and all the other features should look to the V series phones -obviously the v20 but hopefully now the V30 -whenever that appears..

[@keyoke19871]

hey erica, are you still continuing your huawei mate 9 review? i am looking forward to that

[@lostgleammedia]

Is Now on Tap still functional through the home button on this or other phones. I'm so used to it now, i couldn't imagine without.

[@timg2727]

Did you ever end up doing a full review of this phone? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@sukhjitjosen1341]

someone I can listen to without skipping.

[@brianmsahin]

At this point, almost the end of March, a bunch of new phones with a 2017 SoC, the Snapdragon 835 will be available. No point in paying a flagship price for this. For people who like LG, wait for LG V30.

[@andreasvonl4112]

In Germany no wireless charging, no 64gb, no DAC. So it's no option!

[@janbeevi4169]

hey nice review ... particularly regarding finger print sensor and google assistant :) keep up your good work

[@MarcosReves]

Great vid! Just wanted to point out that *there is* a feature the rest of the world is getting: FM Radio. Both US and Korea (also Canada) won't have it. Or at least that's what GSMArena guys are saying.

[@icymayne]

What gale is that you was playing on there with the boat

[@michaelmireku3399]

When is your mate 9 review coming?! I want to know your thoughts on it after using it!!

[@mwhtkr]

no 64 gb or dac, which is a no for me.

[@capturedbyken2936]

still wish Assistant had text input and a shortcut to GoogleNow ...blows my mind how they took that out completely

[@JordanAppleby]

living in the UK it's a disgrace it hasn't got wireless charging. it was gonna be a buy as well. shame

[@somecallmejoey]

I don't get it, is it that hard to plug in a cable into the bottom of the device?

[@JordanAppleby]

JoeyAnimations not at all. however having it on other countries models and not all is just ridiculous

[@doobedi]

Fly like a G6 hands up and Awesome review

[@lennonade23]

The Moto Z Force just got the Google Assistant btw.

[@Franknpipe]

Great review video! only one gripe: I have V20, and the wide angle camera is very useful. I use it for most of my shots. On LG: I can't believe they did not include the Hi·Fi DAC in USA version...My favorite V20 feature!

[@yorickhunt3371]

So, the big question... Will the G6 crap itself because of shoddy soldering like the G4, V10 and quite a few others invariably do?

[@kartoonz82]

thank you for the good preview erica. i have decided to get the black color basis your video :)

[@tommyfagalde5261]

Good review. I like this phone but I want to see what will follow the V20.

[@matts.4095]

what games are you playing which one was the one with the person walk in over the bridge that one looks pretty cool

[@trails247]

where is that Mario painting you have on the phone @ 10:42??? I TOTALLY WANT ONE!!!

[@Rudi5X]

Hi Erica... This is a nice phone.. but is it true that the 4K video codec is in H265.. if that so you can not upload 4K video to KZbin... greatings from Europe

[@TimsMotorcycleAdventures]

I just read that the G6 will get wireless charging in Canada too. I hope that's true, but I really want a 64Gb version.

[@ScheKitoff]

phone idle is a nougat issue. it is present across all devices in v7.0. has they got rid of it with v7.1.X?

[@dxterz]

I just bought it today, it's so damn smooooth! thx God I didn't pick s8 although s8 is a good choice too, but this device feels so damn glorious 😂

[@ytnoname1189]

dxterz how's it now? Is it still good

[@happydarkbggaming4761]

what game is that the one with the toddler on the boat

[@thecrypt5747]

G6 is fantastic. Had it for 2 months now and it’s absolutely brilliant. Not sure why people keep complaining about storage, 32GB is loads and its expandable

[@locutz]

no i.r blaster ? that sucks .

[@almerasedan]

It's a beautiful smartphone, hopefully not suffering from the evil of sudden death (G4 is terrible with this). I think this time LG has something very good on hand. Great opinion.

[@Kennerfull]

Got to wait to see if this will have any serious or not so serious problems, like build quality with the g5 and bootloop with g4.

[@CarlWiganerUK]

On seeing this I planned to purchase. However, on reveal of UK units not having Wireless charging I'm waiting a short while for the Galaxy S8. Why would LG remove this feature? Looks a great phone & had my name on it, no longer.

[@solidn6]

Sorry LG you just lost a sale in the UK. I'll be upgrading to the S8, its a shame cause the LG G4 is a good phone.

[@LaFemme434]

solidn6 ive bought the koreon version which works in tje uk so got the 64gb with dac half the price through eglobaluk... 3 day shipping!

[@RediscoveryChannel2021]

I really want 64 gigs of internal memory, might go for the 128 gig OnePlus 3T instead, cheaper too..

[@mootsnoots]

Was that a Mr Bill reference at the end? While zooming in on the rear camera

[@EricaGriffin]

+mbjorklund yep lol

[@mootsnoots]

I thought so. That's awesome.

[@DavidRiehl756]

What is that game with the blue blob called?

[@217nomiga]

I want the G6 so bad!! My G4 just got a class action lawsuit filed against it, it always overheats, and is starting to slow down. T-Mobile preorders start tomorrow!!!

[@craighancock2562]

well thats me out. no wireless charging in the UK, what were they thinking? qi and sd card slot are the two main things I look for in a phone. I'm now hoping samsung do sell recon note 7 units in the near future.

[@techhelper322]

6:19 Just saying Erica, most phones with Marshmallow or Nougat were pushed the new Google Assistant two weeks ago through the latest Google Play Services update. So its not so unique that the G6 has it. I have it on my Priv and my buddies OnePlus 3 has it as well and I'm sure most other phones do too.

[@EricaGriffin]

+Ben Braunstein at the time I started writing this this is a major feature only LG had. I will add an annotation.

[@RBXize]

Does it has a laser autofocus? I didn't see it.

[@docification94]

Hi Erica, have you found any issues with micro scratches on the camera? It's supposed to be Gorilla glass 4, but it's getting scratched up despite me babying the heck out of it! Any advice would be awesome

[@DaveMorgan]

LG has been making some great devices with the possible exception of the G5. The Galaxy S8 And Note 8 better be amazing.

[@jimmyrose17]

looks very nice. currently looking for a new phone so we'll see how the retail unit performs

[@DorothyCarterArchive]

I want to buy this, but I don't know what color to get! I'm kinda leaning towards the platinum...

[@XxMazziexX]

As someone who got the g5 and has been very disappointed with certain aspects of it (it freezes on videos now and I get screen burn. SCREEN BURN?! In 2017!?) but is in the UK, would you recommend this? Or is there something similar that would be a better option (as LG apparently hates us over here :P)