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Now, the G3 made waves when it released due to its groundbreaking QHD display. At a whopping 538 PPI, it was a vibrant and super-sharp display. However, many soon pointed out that QHD is not really necessary – a FHD 5.5-inch panel still has 401 PPI, which is not noticeably any worse in terms of sharpness. A QHD display is also more of a drain on the battery – as there are now over 1.5 million more pixels to power.
Still – the G4 keeps the 2560×1440 display, and there is no denying it is breathtaking. Moving from the iPhone 5s to the G4 brings a noticeable improvement in text and image sharpness – everything is crystal clear, and it is a real joy to use.
Viewing angles are also fantastic, thanks to the IPS panel that LG have used. Flip the G4 around, have it upside down facing away from you – whatever you want, the colours will still look great, the display will still be very usable. Brightness is also more than good enough – even in bright sunlight I cannot say I wished for a brighter screen.
So there is no denying it really – the display on the G4 is nothing short of incredible. However, that is not to say the same display but with a 1080p panel would not be as impressive, while more battery-friendly. The G2, for instance, has a lovely FHD panel – and the key thing with a FHD panel is there are less pixels to power.
So, with a slight compromise on pixel density, which I do not even think would be very noticeable at all, the G4 could have had better battery life while still having a gorgeous display. Fair enough, LG would never do that as having a QHD screen is a stand-out feature, especially as they pioneered the new craze. Still, I can't help but think the G4 would be better all-round with a FHD panel.
