LG Optimus G (AT&T, Sprint)
If nothing can move you like quad-core processing action, LG's Optimus G will strike the right chords. The Android 4.0 device is the first-ever to feature Qualcomm's 1.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset. Beyond that, it also packs in LTE, an 8-megapixel camera, and a brilliant 4.7-inch screen.
The good: AT&T's LG Optimus G has Qualcomm's lightning-quick quad-core processor, supports 4G LTE, and has a gorgeous display.
The bad: The Optimus G's camera flash is harsh and some of its photos fell flat, its battery life is short, and we found its speaker audio quality tinny.
The bottom line: With its speedy innards, LTE data speeds, and stunning screen, the LG Optimus G is one of LG's best handsets so far, but it can't escape its weak battery and camera.
November 30, 2012 4:36 PM PST
Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET
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