LG G3 review

A great handset that's only slightly let down by lacklustre design

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LG G3 review

In bright light the G3 is simply excellent

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However, despite having an Auto HDR mode, mixed conditions don't always look as good.

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The optical image stabilisation is amazing. These two pictures were captured while jogging

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The quick autofocus doesn't impress. This is a carefully focused shot

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This is the same one shot with a quick movement back and forth

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The G3 struggles badly in low light. The software smudges the picture to compensate for the darkness, which looks muddy

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Indoor shots have the same problem

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Making effort with pictures can yield good results - but the same was said of phones from last year

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The automatic macro mode is impressive

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However, trying the same thing with the simple 'tap to take' mode enabled means focusing is almost impossible

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