Launch report · LG
LG Optimus G Pro: LG's 2013 phablet answer to the Galaxy Note with a full-HD screen.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2013·$620·Score 48/100
The Optimus G Pro was LG's serious phablet challenger to the Galaxy Note — a sharp full-HD screen, fast Snapdragon 600 and a big battery. Without a stylus it couldn't fully match the Note's pitch, but it was a strong big-screen flagship and a precursor to the G-series.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.5" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 600
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP
Battery
3,140 mAh
Weight
172 g
What stands out
- Sharp 5.5" full-HD IPS display.
- Snapdragon 600 with 2 GB RAM.
- Big 3,140 mAh removable battery.
- microSD + jack + IR blaster.
What to watch
- Optimus UI was cluttered.
- Mono speaker.
- No stylus to match the Note.
- Plastic build.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100