By Chris Martin| 27 May 14
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LG G2 REVIEW
After successfully teaming up with Google for the Nexus 4, LG stormed the market in 2013 with its own flagship smartphone called the G2. In our initial LG G2 review we wanted to see if it can take on the iPhone 5S, Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1. It could. It more than could becoming our number one smartphone of 2013 and into 2014. But now things have changed with the LG G3 launching. Read: LG G3 release date, price, specs and new features for more.
Most flagship smartphones launch at more than £500, and occasionally more than £600 on a SIM-free basis. However, sometimes a device turns up and bucks the trend. One of those devices is the Nexus 5(and the Nexus 4 before it) and with the LG G2 this manufacturer also followed suit.
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The LG G2 launched at just £399, so not quite as cheap as Google’s subsidised phone, but a significant amount cheaper than rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy S4. Now a few months on, a quick search on the internet reveals that the G2 can be obtained for under £300 which is astonishing. Expect it to drop further now that the LG G3 is here. Also see: LG G2 vs LG G3: Can the LG G3 live up to the example set by the LG G2? and New features in LG G3.
Unfortunately, most smartphones are still purchased on long and expensive contracts but there’s never been a better time to buy your phone outright and choose a SIM-only plan. Ok, you still need to outlay a fair amount to being with but if you can manage it, you’ll find yourself saving money in the long run. See also: LG G2 mini hands-on review.
SIM-only plans offer good value for money and when a newer and better deal comes along you can switch quickly and easily because you’re not tied down to a contract. The other thing is that new smartphones come along so darn fast, that if you’re stuck in a two-year contract then you’re phone is going to be out-of-date long before you’re due and’upgrade’. And we use inverted commas here because you’re unlikely to be offered a brand new device anyway. Buying outright means you can sell your phone at a good price when something new takes your fancy. You only need to pay the difference rather than the full price.