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My #LGG3Moms LG G3 Smartphone Review and Giveaway

November 14, 2014 - By 

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.

LG G3 smartphone
My regular phone picture taken on the left and then the one I took with the LG G3 smartphone is on the right (number 2.)

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.

Taken with my LG G3 smartphone camera.
Taken with my LG G3 smartphone camera.
Mantel after decorating
This is one of the first weekend’s I had the camera on this phone.

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 darkness—with a lighting effect similar to ones that professional photographers use for beauty and portrait shots.
  • o The LG G3  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 G3’s 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 patterns—one for you and one for your guests—with 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.

Mom of two beautiful active girls, traveller, fitness junkie, social media consultant, and keeper of the sanity.

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178 Comments on “My #LGG3Moms LG G3 Smartphone Review and Giveaway”

  1. 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!

  6. 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

    1. 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.

  9. feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so you’re not locked out of the phone

  13. 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.

  14. 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??? 🙂

  15. 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!

  16. 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.

  20. 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.

  24. 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!

  26. 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.

    1. 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!

  31. 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

    1. (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

  32. 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

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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!

  38. 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 🙂 Thank you for the great giveaway!!

  41. feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so you’re not locked out of the phone neat

  46. 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.

  48. I could use this phone as mine is a few years old and it won’t let me download quite a few apps

  53. 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!

  55. 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

  56. the 13mp camera is great as well as the knock to unlock feature, I sure would love and appreciate this phone

  57. 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.

  58. The feature that stands out for me is the knock to unlock feature. It’s unique and I like that.

  59. 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!

  60. 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!

  61. I am using a very old 6 year old phone and badly need to upgrade. This would be perfect for me.

  62. I am really impressed with the 13mp camera quality. Mine has a 2mp camera and takes terrible grain photos.

  64. 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 🙂

  66. 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!

  73. 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!

  74. 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!

  75. 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!!

  83. 13 megapixels…great pics. I don’t own a camera.
    Android is cool and so are all the apps you can get for it.

  84. 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.

  91. 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.

  93. 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 🙁 True story.

  104. I dropped my current phone today 🙁 It still works but now has a nice crack so I think I may need a new phone soon!

  105. 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.

  106. The knock code seems really awesome. My husband is always forgetting his password and locking himself out lol

  108. I totally love the camera on this phone – maybe it would even help me be a better photographer! (my daughter highly doubts it !)

  109. 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!

  110. 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.

  115. I need this phone because my current one really sucks! Its on its last legs and this would be an amazing phone to win!

  119. 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)!

  126. I need this phone because my current phone has an AWFUL camera and I’m forever missing awesome photoops, especially of my daughter.

  128. 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 🙂

  129. After watching the video, the 13 Megapixel Pictures is an awesome feature with laser auto focus! Wow!! 🙂

  137. I love the Guest Mode – would be great to limit what hubby can do on my phone 🙂 He always messes it up when he borrows it…lol

  138. I need this phone so Santa can put it under the tree for me so I can replace my old, cracked phone!

  139. The case stands out to me, with the circle cutout with clock and the games/apps in the circle. So cool!

  140. 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!

  146. 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.

  155. I need this phone because my current phone is cracked and doesn’t work properly. I could really use a new one!

  159. 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. 🙂

  160. 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!

  167. feature that stands out: tapping out a code instead of a password so you’re not locked out of the phone

  168. The battery charge only lasts for a short while and the volume is screwed up, that is why I need a new phone

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