My #LGG3Moms LG G3 Smartphone Review and Giveaway
Meet my new crush.
This is my favourite gadget of the year – the LG G3 Smartphone has changed the way I work. I have been an iPhone user for as long as I have been a blogger. But then I got the chance to test-drive the LG G3 Smartphone. I never thought I would love an LG G3 Android so much. The thing about my iPhone that I loved the most was its reliability. It never dropped calls and it connected seamlessly wherever I travelled. Colombia with World Vision Canada, no problem! Mexico? No problem.
So then the LG G3 smartphone arrived and I have to tell you that my first impression was completely cosmetic. It looks good. The LG G3 smartphone is a sexy phone. But if that isn’t enough there’s the fact that it has a much bigger screen than my iPhone 5 does. I also never thought I would be worried about a bigger screen BUT here’s the thing – everything is bigger on a bigger screen. The camera takes incredible pictures. I have been sharing many of those over on my Instagram account. The camera is 13 MP which is one of the best in a smartphone right now. The picture quality as you are working, or tweeting, or posting to Facebook is amazing. See if you can tell the difference here between old and new phone camera.
It’s LG quality. When we bought our house we got an LG smart TV. The quality of my TV experience has improved exponentially. I still don’t have time to watch, but when I do it’s surreal. It feels like I am there with the characters inside the plot. It’s funny, but that’s almost exactly how the LG G3 smartphone feels when I am using it. Like I am in the phone. It has improved my experience as a consumer using the product daily. Is it as reliable as my old phone? So far it is. Also I am advised that this phone, the LG G3 smartphone, has one of the best batteries in a smartphone. It lasts a long time. So far so good also. It lasts much longer than the smartphone brand I have been using for years.
For a few weeks, after I got this phone it was a running joke here and my husband asked constantly: Oh no, what are you going to do now? I was in a quandary. How do I break up with my other phone that has been such a stunning third hand? How? Well the phones are moving around in my house now. Someone will be upgrading to my oldie soon. This LG G3 smartphone is almost too good at what it does.
Here are some more features:
- o The LG G3’s 5.5 inch quad HD screen illuminates so you can take perfect selfies even in complete darknessโwith a lighting effect similar to ones that professional photographers use for beauty and portrait shots.
- o The LG G3 ย SmartKeyboard adjusts its size based on your preferences, while Smart Cleaning prompts you to delete unused apps to optimize battery life and keep your phone running quickly. (I LOVE THIS!!)
- Rear Key Design
o The LG G3โs Rear Key provides a comfortable grip and natural navigation. The larger redesigned buttons lay flat and have a textured design for improved touch response. - Guest Mode – o Guest Mode gives other users a completely different home screen, restricting access to certain apps. Create two separate unlock patternsโone for you and one for your guestsโwith preset restrictions to certain apps. (Cool for when your child grabs your phone to play their favourite games. This is a fun phone for gaming because of the battery life and the larger screen. But it also seems to be a great work phone too.)
KNOCK Code rocks also – it gets me into the phone without typing my password. See more in the video above.
I love this phone. It has everything I need. Plus this phone has me convinced LG makes quality technology so I am hunting down more LG products. I honestly didn’t know they were this good and innovative technology.
178 Comments
Lee-Ann S
I have a BlackBerry Pearl that has recently decided to act up and DH doesn’t seem willing to give up his Samsung so I need something reliable! This phone would definitely do the trick!
Paula
You and your BB. Good luck!
Lee-Ann S
I love the knock to unlock feature and I’m pretty sure my DH does as well.
Paula
Were you able to subscribe? Is it just the old address that is an issue there?
Lee-Ann S
Yes, was able to subscribe. Just your contact info (old address) came up for follow up.
Francine
HUBBY IS STILL USING A FLIP-PHONE – THAT SHOULD SAY IT ALL!
Paula
Oh dear!! A flip phone? Yikes! Good luck!
Francine
The clarity of the pictures is amazing!
Cathy C
I need this phone to take great pictures for my blog and to share with my frienda and family.
Cathy C
The feature that stands out to me is the circle window – so cool! I have been using the swype keyboard for android for ages and LOVE it Hubby and kid used forever and finally bothered to tell me about it LOL
Paula
Cathy: I had no clue how cool it was. The circle window in the cover case is just fun. Apparently you can also download fun flashlight app for it. But I love the games.
Cindy
I’m currently using a hand me down phone with a broken camera. ๐ I need a new phone!!
MrDisco
i take a lot of photos and need a new phone with a better camera
MrDisco
feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so you’re not locked out of the phone
SueSueper
I need this phone because my phone is an old android prepaid from 4 years ago.
SueSueper
The knock code is really cool. ๐
Margarita Ibbott
I want this phone because I work in social media and this has all the bells and whistles. I love the apps and the tap feature to unlock the phone.
Judy Pfisterer
I have been researching phones for me so that I can give my phone to JJ. His is broken and I need him to have a phone.
Stephintoronto
this phone would be a g-d send. Your write up makes me feel like it would help me so much with organizing my life, keeping up with social media and getting a job…. Will it grant three wishes too??? ๐
Holly
I recently dropped my phone and now it has a huge crack in the screen, so I definitely need a new one. All I can do on my phone now is make and receive calls, lol. I’ve heard such great things about the LG G3!
Holly
I love the knock code feature, and the camera!
I agree with you… Swype is so addictive! I find not using it annoying now, lol.
Amie
Love the knock to unlock , how cool !
Amie
I need this phone so I can keep in touch with my family and so I can take great pics ๐
Julia
Because the camera of course!
Brooke
I dropped my phone last week. The already cracked screen was sad enough, but this drop broke it to the point where its useless. I am so sad, but replacing it is so expensive. I am stuck debating what to do. This phone looks amazing.
Brooke
I love the knocking in. I hate changing my password!
Florence C
I don’t own a cell one. I would love to own this phone.
Florence C
I like a lot of the features. The camera option and the music.
Jessica van dyne-evans
i ‘m looking for a fantastic replacement for my worn-out (and nearly done-with-contract) first cell phone- a slide phone that has seen better days, better days indeed. I LOVE the camera and the sleek look of this LG!
Jessica van dyne-evans
Oh, and the guest mode idea is incredible!!!!
Nichol perez
I want to compare the camera to my iPhone and see how crisp pictures look on my blog. Since I don’t own a dslr I depend on my camera phone for good pics.
Nichol perez
Smart keyboard and smart cleaning sounds amazing
Uplifting Families Parenting Tips
I almost upgraded to this phone a few months ago. I was just afraid that my battery would die on me and I opted for a phone that you could easily replace the battery.
SueSueper
I need this phone so I can test out the knock code.
Paula
Haha. I love that thing. I don’t need a passcode. The passcode I had to enter on my old iPhone was like 30 letters long to keep my kids out. That was so tedious!
SueSueper
I think that circle window is cool, let this phone stand out above the rest! LOVE IT!
Jenn Erin
I need this phone because my flip phone is on its last straw (since forever) and i would LOVE to have this super smart and super sleek smartphone in my life. It would help me
Jenn Erin l
(contd) keep in touch with friends and family on social media, and it would help me be more organized (via apps)
One of my favourite features is the same as yours – the 13 MP camera! The quality of the photos you’ve posted here are amazing! I love the fact that you can take such high quality photos AND share them instantly with friends and family! – Jenn L
stacey dempsey
I need this phone as the one I have now is just way to old. It is an LG phone from about 10 yrs ago. It cant go on the internet and the camera dosent work so no selfies for me lol . It has been a great phone, you can drop it on cement and it dosent even hurt it, the battery lasts a long time but it is time for a major upgrade, it dosent even have a sim card lol so that is why I need a new phone. My teenagers do all kinds of wonderful things on their fancy phones and I think I am ready to learn now too
stacey dempsey
I love the knock feature and the little window with the apps is very cool. You definately had me sold with your video I would be super excited to have this.
Jonnie
I need this phone because my husband recently dropped mine and smashed the screen. It still works but I don’t expect to get much longer out of it.
Jonnie
I realy love the camera on this phone and the guest mode is genius!
Judy Cowan
I need this phone because mine is old, camera doesn’t work and the battery is crap but can’t afford I new one right now.
Judy Cowan
The feature that stands out to me is the quality of the camera! This would make having a camera with you at all times so easy! But I do have to admit that the knock feature is cool too!
Kayla Schmitke
I need this phone because my current one is on its last legs! Half the time my touch screen doesn’t work in certain places. This would be amazing to win ๐ Thank you for the great giveaway!!
Kayla Schmitke
The camera for sure! 13 megapixels is amazing!!
Lillian Brown
I do not have a mobile phone and would feel safer driving in the winter if I had one
Lillian Brown
feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so youโre not locked out of the phone neat
Misfit Momma aka Missy
I have the LG G2 so I don’t think I NEED the upgrade, but I do want it! I like the tap pattern instead of just plain double tap, also the smart clean feature.
Mark V.
I actually need this phone to replace an old blackberry I still am using and feeling so obsolete.
Mark V.
HAS TO BE THE 13 MEGA PIXEL CAMERA. JUST WOW
Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo
I need this phone because mine is broken (the kids dropped it), the battery doesn’t hold it’s life and it sure doesn’t take pictures like that! Do you need some more reasons?
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
NJ @littleluckeh
I would like to win this phone because is has an amazing picture taking quality & a raised keyboard for my big fingers. Thanks for this chance.
Paula
Welcome – good luck! It has such a beautiful screen and picture quality.
NJ @littleluckeh
The feature is the 13mp camera. Better than the camera I have. Awesome!!
Wendy hutton
I could use this phone as mine is a few years old and it won’t let me download quite a few apps
Wendy hutton
love the knock code, its so easy even I could use it
Chris Stockford
Need a phone to use!
Suzie M
My phone is getting older & this one looks so nce
Suzie M
after watching the video I would say the camera quality stands out
jessica s
I need this phone because I still have a flip phone and would love a phone with a good camera to take pics of my 19 month old!
jessica s
the knock code stands out to me … so cool! Thanks for the great video review!
DARLENE W
I need this phone because mine is 7 years old, the volume no longer works and when I call others they cannot hear me. I have missed many calls and messages that required my attention. The battery holds a charge for only 6 hours. This is why I need a new phone
DARLENE W
the 13mp camera is great as well as the knock to unlock feature, I sure would love and appreciate this phone
Amber Y
I need this phone because mine is old and glitchy and running on it’s last leg. Plus the camera on this one is wayyy better than my current one.
Amber Y
The feature that stands out for me is the knock to unlock feature. It’s unique and I like that.
Angela Mitchell
My basic phone is 4 years old now and pretty beat up. I’d love to have a smart phone and be able to take pictures of the kids no matter where we are!
Angela Mitchell
I’ve never had a phone that could take decent pictures so the fact that this phone takes such stunning pictures excites me! Great video review!
sarah w
I am using a very old 6 year old phone and badly need to upgrade. This would be perfect for me.
sarah w
I am really impressed with the 13mp camera quality. Mine has a 2mp camera and takes terrible grain photos.
Florence C
I need this phone to connect with family when away from home and take pictures when on the go.
Dustin
I need this phone because my galaxy s3 has a broken screen and a battery that is wearing out. Also just because it is a sweet phone ๐
Bailey Eileen Parr
I’m in the market for a new phone and the features on this one are amazing!
Dustin
Also, the feature (s) that I like the most are the laser auto focus (who doesn’t love lasers?) and something that didn’t really get mentioned in the video – the screen – quad HD is stunning when you see it!
Bailey Eileen Parr
I love the camera and the fact that the screen is bigger
Lillian Brown
my husband and I share a phone-want my own
seham merzib
I dont have a phone right now and would love one
seham merzib
I like The knock code feature
angela m
I need this phone because I need to start taking more photos
angela m
I love the circle window with the apps and games.
Judy Cowan
I like the Smart Cleaning feature, I am sure it would really help optimize how your phone works by getting you to delete apps you don’t use!
Judy Cowan
I need this phone because I never have a camera with me when I need one and I would if I was carrying this phone around!
Piroska
I don’t have a cell phone, and being out and about with my little granddaughter, I’d hate to not be able to call for help if the car broke down or whatever. It’s cold out there!!
DARLENE W
my phone is old and weary and sometimes fussy that’s why I need a new phone
DARLENE W
I like the touch screen aspect
Suzie M
I would like to give this phone to my daughter hers is on its last legs
Suzie M
The guest mode is pretty impressive
Bev
I need this phone because I want to take perfect selfies in the dark!
Bev
I really love the laser autofocus! How convenient!
Lisa L
I have a phone but my son doesn’t. We need to keep in touch. He is disabled.
Lisa L
13 megapixels…great pics. I don’t own a camera.
Android is cool and so are all the apps you can get for it.
J
I love the “knock out a code” password. Or should that be “knock code”? That’s an interesting way to access a phone beyond alphanumeric codes and biometrics.
Kristine Ewald
My phone is on the verge of dying and I just need something ๐
Kristine Ewald
Camera quailty. Capturing moments and memories are so important!
Gian
I can always find good use for the newest tech gadget.
Gian
It had a great camera and video recorder.
SueSueper
I need this phone so I can take fantastic pictures wherever I am.
SueSueper
The tap to unlock feature is incredible!
SUMMER PLEWES
My mom just broke her cell phone, so I actually need this phone to gift it to my mom as money to replace hers is going to be atrocious. Thank you.
SUMMER PLEWES
The bigger screen and the guest mode are what I like!
Lori Jackson
I have the ancient Samsung W…keep in mind they have moved on to numerals and are now at Samsung 5…not to mention my camera is horrible and my phone literally freezes all the time. Oh and if I turn gps on my phone is dead in 2o mins ๐ True story.
Lori Jackson
My fave feature is the circle window! Amazing!
Little Miss Kate
I would love to have this phone to capture better picture of my kids!
Julie F
My phone is ancient and I love the camera on the LG G3
Sunshine G
The camera looks amazing, according to the video.
Sunshine G
I need a new phone – mine is painfully outdated.
Suzie M
I like the knock code feature very cool
Suzie M
my daughter’s phone is so old it barely works
DARLENE W
My current phone is on its “last legs” so to speak
DARLENE W
The circle window stands out to me
Judy Cowan
The circle window is a fun feature that stands out to me too!
Judy Cowan
I dropped my current phone today ๐ It still works but now has a nice crack so I think I may need a new phone soon!
Andrea Amy
My husband needs this phone because his is broken. He can’t even use it as a phone anymore. Sometimes he can still send and receive text messages and check the weather, that’s about it. Thanks for the chance.
Andrea Amy
The knock code seems really awesome. My husband is always forgetting his password and locking himself out lol
Lee-Ann
My current phone is a piece of crap. =(
Lee-Ann
I totally love the camera on this phone – maybe it would even help me be a better photographer! (my daughter highly doubts it !)
krista miller
In all honesty, I have never owned a smartphone. I’ve never been able to afford one. I own an old-style flip-phone which has a 2″ screen & I admit, it’s laughable– I’m embarassed to pull out of my purse in front of strangers. Everywhere I am, there are people with smartphones, & I feel totally left out.. But I’m hoping to get a real phone sometime this year. This LG is beautiful!
krista miller
The case with the circle clock, with the rear keys being simple & accessible.. just the entire look of this phone is unique compared to others. It’s classy, the design is my favorite.
lori b
I would like this phone because mine is sporting a not so nice crack ๐
Julie F
Love the knock code idea!
Bailey Dexter
Still have a pay as you go phone, the basic. This would certainly be a vast improvement!
Bailey Dexter
I love that the LG G3 Android for the feature that I could do swipe text!
Kayla Schmitke
I need this phone because my current one really sucks! Its on its last legs and this would be an amazing phone to win!
Kayla Schmitke
The camera for sure! It has more megapixels than my digital camera!!
Suzie M
I would love to be able to give this to my daughter
Suzie M
I like the knock to unlock just what I need
Jenny
I need* this phone because it’s one of the best smartphones I’ve researched to be on the market – your review solidifies that too! I need this phone because it has great features that will help me with everyday life (like the built-in health tracker, the easy knock in feature)!
Jenny
My favourite feature on the phone is probably the knock in, and the amazing high-res camera!
Judy Cowan
Love the smart keyboard learns your typing style and adjusts.
Judy Cowan
I need this phone because it is now on my want list ๐
Lee-Ann
i need a phone where I can actually have a battery last longer than an hour
Lee-Ann
The unlock feature is pretty cool
DARLENE W
I need this phone because mine is old and weary and often people can’t hear me
Erin W
I need this phone because my current phone has an AWFUL camera and I’m forever missing awesome photoops, especially of my daughter.
Erin W
I really think that the window is pretty awesome. What a neat feature.
Alayne Langford
I hate complaining and its not about keeping up with the Jones’, but I have never had a Smartphone and I started with an LG way back when antennas were in style. It would be nice to have my own Instragram App instead of having to borrow my daughters to post pictures. I would like to be cool ๐
Alayne Langford
After watching the video, the 13 Megapixel Pictures is an awesome feature with laser auto focus! Wow!! ๐
Julie F
Love the Knock to unlock feature!
Sara Rai
My iphone is freezing on me mpst of the time and running out of battery. I need a new phone:)
Sara Rai
I would say my favourite feature wpild be the camera.
Gian
I need this phone for the 4k video recording and the feature I like is Google’s OS; Android.
Kayla Schmitke
The knock code is pretty awesome!
Kayla Schmitke
I need this phone because mine is getting old and not working so well anymore!
mike s
THE STUNNING DISPLAY
Judy Cowan
I love the Guest Mode – would be great to limit what hubby can do on my phone ๐ He always messes it up when he borrows it…lol
Judy Cowan
I need this phone so Santa can put it under the tree for me so I can replace my old, cracked phone!
krista miller
The case stands out to me, with the circle cutout with clock and the games/apps in the circle. So cool!
krista miller
I need this phone to replace my ancient museum-like flip-phone! I love LG products & would love to start a new “smartphone lifestyle” with the LG G3!
Carol M (Lushka S)
I need this phone because mine is from the dark ages.
Suzie M
We all could use a wonderful new phone
Suzie M
I like the quality of the pictures
DARLENE W
my phone is old and doesn’t function properly
DARLENE W
The knock to unlock feature is great
Megan F.
I don’t have a cell phone at all, so this would help when I am not home and my son needs me while he is at school.
Megan F.
13 MP!! That is amazing! That is the thing that is what stood out the most. Awesome!
Nicole
I currently don’t have a smartphone so this would be perfect!
Nicole
I love the guest mode option!
Julie F
I really like the circle window!
Nancy J Montgomery
I don’t have a smartphone, just a regular cell phone. I’m missing so much!
Nancy J Montgomery
Love the camera. Need the camera.
mike s
the stunning and clear screen
Kayla Schmitke
Another feature that stands out to me is the circle window, so neat!
Lindsay Cyr
I need this phone because my current phone is cracked and doesn’t work properly. I could really use a new one!
Lindsay Cyr
I think the best feature of this phone is the camera, it sounds amazing!
Steve Reddington
The screen blows away all others that i have seen.
Steve Reddington
My g/f phone is dropping every call and needs to be replaced!
Lisa @ Fab Frugal Mama
I need this phone because everyone keeps telling me it’s amazing, and obviously you think so too! Also, the 13 megapixel camera would be a great thing to have and the screen size is nice and big. So many reasons! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. ๐
Lisa @ Fab Frugal Mama
The feature that stands out to me, from your youtube video, is the knock-in code. That is brilliant – so great for moms on the go!
Judy Cowan
The best feature is the 13mp camera!
Judy Cowan
I need this phone so I can replace my current old phone!
Doris H
I would love to win this for my mom…she has never had a cell phone before.
Carol M (Lushka S)
I need this phone as mine is from the dark ages.
Carol M (Lushka S)
The camera stands out to me.
MrDisco
i take a lot of pics and the hi def camera on this phone would be just be perfect
MrDisco
feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so youโre not locked out of the phone
DARLENE W
The battery charge only lasts for a short while and the volume is screwed up, that is why I need a new phone
Nicole
I would love to keep in touch with far flung family on a smartphone.
DARLENE W
The high definition camera would be great for taking pictures