Thursday, August 20, 2015

Review LG G4s H736

In the current situation with the ruble has not everyone wants to buy the flagship of the high price. It is therefore particularly interesting to try to find a smartphone with a good performance for a more or less reasonable price. The device LG G4s from the famous flagship, once all the quality of the camera, apparently differs only slightly smaller size and lack of skin on the back cover. The fact that this gadget is "under the hood" and how to use it in everyday life, read the detailed review.

Specifications LG G4s H736

  • Display: TFT, IPS (In-Cell touch), 5,2 ", 1920x1080, multitouch Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon eight-615, 1.5 GHz Graphics Accelerator: Adreno 405 Operating System: Android 5.1.1 Memory: 1.5 GB, Built-in Memory: 8GB, Support Memory Card: microSDHC up to 32 GB, Contact: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz MHz || UMTS 900/2100 || LTE: 3, 7, 20, SIM: micro-SIM + micro-SIM, Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC , Navigation: GPS, GLONASS Cameras: Home - 8 megapixel (flash, laser autofocus), front - 5 megapixel Sensors: approximation of the color spectrum, accelerometer, compass Battery: 2300 mAh removable ,Dimensions: 72,6x142,7x9,85 mm. Weight: 139 grams

Equipment

The unit arrived at the test in a compact box, which has in the design of curved lines, which immediately make it clear to what concerns the product lineup. In our set was only a USB-cable and charger black. Headsets inside was not.

Outward appearance

This smart phone is available in three color versions: gold, silver and white. They differ color of the back, while the front part of the all black. For instance, we came back with a silver cover. The first thing that pleased - it's size. For its diagonal screen gadget has turned out quite compact due to thin frames. At the top of the front panel is the earpiece, front camera and LED (glows red, the brightness of the intermediate level), and a company logo, as well as in most of the other new devices by LG, is located at the bottom. Display the smartphone slightly curved - this is the original idea as part of the manufacturer's design concept. If you put the device face down on a flat table, in the center of the skylight will. Particularly noteworthy is the back cover and your smartphone. Just as in the flagship LG G4, she also has an unusual curved shape. This part is made of plastic, but has at the same very high quality metallic finish, so guess the material from which it is made, it is not so easy. Furthermore, the cover has an unusual visual texture shimmering representing the light lozenges, which, moreover, appear bulky, although in reality the surface is completely flat. On the back side, traditional for modern devices LG, the center is located at the top of the camera with LED flash and the sensor of the color spectrum.Below are the power key and volume control. The slot external speaker - also on the back cover, but at the bottom left. Connector micro-USB and microphone are on the bottom, and 3.5 mm audio jack - at the top. The side faces completely empty and smooth, as devoid of buttons. To gain access to the battery, microSD slot and two slots micro-SIM (by the way, both support LTE) is necessary to remove the cover. It is convenient to make a special thanks to the recess "a nail" side. Overall build quality housing at a high level, no creaks under compression, the back cover fits perfectly tight and without backlash.

Ergonomics

As soon as you take the machine in hand, you know that LG designers have seriously worked on the ergonomics of the device. The convex surface of the back cover perfectly fits in your palm, repeating its natural curve and the index and middle finger while accurately hit the button on the rear panel, and create a counterweight on hold. It is also important that the volume buttons and power key are of different shape and texture, so they can not be confused: the touch immediately clear which one you push. In addition, these keys have the optimum threshold, they are not tight, and you feel a clear response when pressed. However, they are not pressed accidentally in your pocket, as well as touches of your fingers during manipulation smartphone weight. At first, the owners first smartphone from LG use these keys on the rear panel is unusual, but after a couple of days, they seem so comfortable that every time he took a hand in the other smartphones, looking for the keys on the back cover. As for the size, they do not create any inconvenience. The gadget can be carried in a trouser pocket and use it with one hand with virtually no interceptions. By the way, have often referred back, in spite of the visual is absolutely smooth varnished surface, in fact, it turned out to be quite slippery.
Shield
The LG G4s H736 mounted 5.2 "capacitive IPS-screen with Full HD resolution. Use of technology In-Cell Touch provide a clear response.Pixel on the screen is not visible, which is understandable, given the very decent density - 423 ppi. Special settings for the display there (though they are not needed), the configuration menu can only change the font size and style, and adjust the size of icons in the application menu. Sensor screen supports up to seven simultaneous touches. The smartphone implemented the ability to unlock the device by double-tapa on the screen off, plus there is a proprietary option from LG Unlock via Knock code (ie as a password to access a gadget invented by the user using a unique combination of finger taps on the screen off in its various parts). The display quality can be described as excellent. Picture like "lies" on the glass surface. Also very pleased with the deep black color (the screen is almost completely merges with the black surface surrounding it). Needless screen image is balanced, natural color (no blockages in cold or warm shades) with normal saturation, uniform illumination. Well implemented and brightness control - in the most expensive smartphones. It is regulated smoothly and over a wide range (eg, the brightness can be cleaned up quite a low level so that it is comfortable to read the screen even in complete darkness). The maximum brightness level, the principle is: in clear weather on the street image viewed. But for use in direct sunlight stock brightness is still a little short. Also disappointed with the lack of light sensor and, accordingly, Auto Brightness function. Partially this disadvantage is offset by the ability to activate the timer automatically turn "night" brightness. Also, a little save the situation the presence of "smart" dimmer menu updates, the ability to remember some of the provisions of the slider and instantly switch between them (accessible not only to the usual mark of 0%, 50% and 100%, but also the interim "non-round" values ​​set by the user ). The viewing angles of the display are excellent, the image does not deteriorate even when viewed at a large angle. Overall, the image quality on the level of expensive smartphones. The screen is not tired eyes even with prolonged use.

Interface


The smartphone LG G4s H736 has the latest OS Android 5.1.1Of course, if you're a fan of minimalism "bare" android, you may be somewhat disappointed, because here from the original form of almost no trace: the developers of LG significantly complemented the system with new features and redesigned interface. The result was a sort of a useful mix, including innovations Android 5.1.1, corporate developments and LG just reasonable changes that many probably will like. As standard there is support for the launcher display (top icon) stickers with the number of missed calls and messages in the application menu, you can arrange them in a convenient user icon sequence, not only in alphabetical order or date of installation. Also, the extra program icons can be hidden, which allows perfect visual bring order in the system. In addition, through the settings you can turn on the status bar percentage battery indicator. Desk, in contrast to the stock, allows more flexibility to manipulate the widget using a variable grid snap. Three-screen control buttons look like stock, though by default it adds more to the fourth - to switch the SIM-cards. By the way, in the settings menu you can change the location, structure and even the background color of the buttons, returning everything exactly as it should be on the Android 5, or adding completely uncharacteristic of the panel elements, such as a button or turn the notifications menu to launch applications. Has undergone modifications, and retractable tonneau - here it is "single", rather than "double," as was originally in the drain system.Thus all Android features 5 it retains just access them implemented differently. Expanding the shutter immediately get "in one bottle" notification area, controls the brightness and volume, as well as the good old round buttons for quick activation of various functions, such as the inclusion of a torch, activating Wi-Fi and others. (The number and order of display of the function keys You can flexibly adjust). Another "trick» LG - is to support the parallel running applications in several windows, the size and transparency of which you can customize. Also it facilitates everyday work there are multiple clipboard memory infinite number of fragments of text, images, etc. The shell is not overloaded with additional applications, there is only a basic set of proprietary software LG: gallery, voice recorder, calendar, file manager, web browser, calculator, notepad for a list of tasks, management additions and updates to LG, as well as the application LG Backup to create a backup. Note that the corporate browser notable for the presence function CapturePlus, allowing to do a full screenshot of even very long pages of Web sites that do not fit on the screen. Within the shell LG pleased and calendar icon, which proved to be "live", that is, on its surface always displays the current date and day of the week. The system provides: the possibility of global change themes, updating applications, check firmware updates, the ability to use the hardware buttons on the back of the gadget to quickly launch various programs, built-in support "smart" covers LG Quick Circle for some applications through the round "window" this accessory. Do not hit and the basic functionality of the native Android 5.1.1. For example, the same input mode calls "only on selected contacts" not gone anywhere, and just became available through a button on the curtain (and not through the volume control, as in "run-off"). Similarly, access has been changed, and some other elements, but without losing the important features of the new system. Built-in dialer differs from the sink "dialer", but some significant deficiencies has not, it looks quite nice. The client for sending SMS from LG brand also notable for the presence and Hold function to send messages. The keyboard is also a change in the system, has a more extensive customization options compared to the standard.

Apparatus in

The LG G4s H736 installed an eight Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz. Accelerator - Adreno 405. The volume of RAM - 1.5 GB, and a built - 8 GB, of which 3.54 GB available to the user. Use the microSDHC card, you can add another 32 GB. The device is fast, not slow, either in the shell or in the contacts list, and easily copes with scrolling pages in the company's browser and Google Chrome. Prolonged and intensive use of the body may be slightly heated in the chamber, but in everyday use it happens infrequently. As for games, the apparatus copes with them very well, despite not very powerful and filling the screen with a high pixel density. Streaming video in Full HD without problems through the application plays YouTube. Annex "VKontakte" the choice is limited only HD-quality, but this is likely features of the app, and not a limitation of the smartphone. At least through the downloaded MX Player Full HD video with high bitrate play without problems. The sound of the external speaker has been very decent, there are present in sufficient quantities not only the top, but the mids that makes the sound pleasant to read. Through the speaker sounds great collection of proprietary signal phone calls, well played and very different music sounds great (in terms of intelligibility) it when watching videos. The volume level is good (above average), no wheezing at the maximum, and the quality is also significantly stands out from the crowd of smart phones for the better, although a little bit and not up to the best examples of the flagships. The vibrating alert is also quite powerful. As for the sound in the headphones, it is also very decent for a dedicated audio chip without smartftona: full-bodied and quite detailed even without the inclusion of any effects, there is no background, a large volume reserve. Well-implemented embedded player LG. It supports playback of the default music format FLAC, and has flexible settings, which include high-quality EQ, and even separate effects for changing the pitch and tempo of track playback.

Cell

Creating quality photos - one of the strengths of LG G4sPictures taken with this unit in a good light, you can even be confused with the photos made the flagship of LG G4, unless specifically compared pixel by pixel with 100% scaling. In the dark, the camera flagship LG G4s inferior because of higher noise levels and reduce detail, but in practice even this restriction can be bypassed if you wish thanks to a full manual mode. When you need to make the most "pure" night shot without unnecessary noise, can be set to manual mode, the ISO value of 50 (the minimum value) and exposure controlled by adjusting the shutter speed. In such circumstances, it is likely to be very long, so it's best to use a tripod. But the end result is sure to please. In addition, you can manually fine-tune the focus, white balance (smooth adjustment of color temperature) and much more. Of course, there is a simple camera modes: two of them. The first does not imply any sort of settings: you simply touch the screen to create the image. The second is the basic settings and options. The interface of the viewfinder can also be included various useful features for the photographer: electronic level horizon, "live" display luminescence histograms and composite mesh (for the rule of thirds). Laser Auto Focus the camera, it works quickly and accurately, even in not the most favorable conditions. The sensor also handles color spectrum correctly, all the pictures in the automatic mode obtained with the correct white balance. Examples of images taken in the afternoon, in the evening, late at night and indoors. Of course, the camera G4s are no problems with the filming of text and documents. The camera provides sharp pictures even when shooting very small objects at close range. The brightness of the built-in flash is quite decent. LED provides a wide beam of soft light that could well brighten the subject at a distance of up to one meter. The light has a warm tone. On the role of torch flash is also copes well.
As for the self-timer mode, then it also has all the necessary features: Delay timer, self-timer on the pronunciation of the keyword, shot by a recognized gesture in the frame. The camera interface is very well laid out, there are no "stupid" and inapplicable functions, everything is done in good-quality ultra-compact camera for people who understand at least a little, and enjoys photography.Conveniently, that any of the mechanical volume buttons on the back cover of the cabinet can be used for the shutter is very helps in some situations, when it is inconvenient to use the touch-sensitive buttons.
Video recording was struck not so much. The camera writes videos in Full HD with a refresh rate of 30 frames per second file format - MP4Quality, of course, good, but not issued in terms of detail (especially when compared to the excellent quality of the photos of the same camera). On the plus side we put that in contrast to many other cameras of smartphones, which declared it would seem, the same 30 frames per second, the LG image in the movement really is updated continuously, the picture is not "tremble."

Wireless interfaces

The quality of communication in the smartphone at excellent level, the interlocutor is heard clearly, confidently holds the device connection without any abnormalities. The earpiece is not extremely loud, but it provides a nice sound from the upper and middle frequencies, so use your smartphone for negotiations comfortable. Hinting at any wheezing or defects, of course not. NFC module is working properly, it is immediately scanned without any problems transportation card "Troika". We also checked the work of Bluetooth, 4G, and Wi-Fi, - everything is stable, fast connection. As part of the navigation unit also did not disappoint: even after a hard reset, the device is picked up almost 20 satellites in less than 10 seconds.

Autonomy

The battery capacity of 2300 mAh in conjunction with high-quality and large screen IPS-gives a very average battery life. In mixed active use (the brightness at the middle level, always on 4G and synchronization, about an hour included Wi-Fi, 30 minutes watching a video on YouTube, 10 minutes of talk from time to time checking and sending email, surfing the web browser, chat to Facebook, VKontakte, an hour listening to music, photography 10-15 minutes, hour-enabled navigation and use of cards) smartphone worked 15 hours. The phone has been removed from the charge in 8:24 am and is completely dead at 23:27, with a clean screen activity time was 3 hours 4 minutes. Objectively speaking, describes the use of a smartphone a little more intense than in normal life (continually wanted to twist it in your hands, in addition to test something), so that when you use less fanatical he probably live a little longer. Continuous game Asphalt 8 hour defused smartphone 30%, the brightness was on an average, active 4G and sync. View Full HD c via MX Player exhausted battery for seven hours with the brightness was set to maximum and mode is activated "in the plane." In short, the machine - the golden mean in terms of autonomy, and more than the average daily use it enough.

Results

Despite nerekordnoe battery life, a smart phone, in general, made a good impression. High quality display, good camera with a full "manual" mode, efficiently removes daylight, and a full range of communications interfaces, including 4G and NFC, - can not but rejoice. Proprietary features LG also significantly enhance staff capabilities Android 5.1.1, making use of the device more comfortable.
 Pros:
  • quality display;
  • high quality at daytime shooting;
  • support LTE;
  • support for two SIM-cards.
Minuses:
  • insufficiently high autonomy;
  • quality nighttime photographs.

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