LG has produced a solid phone in the G6. At least that’s my sense after spending a day with a “preview unit.” I’ll need to spend a few weeks with a final review unit before I can speak more conclusively. But so far, I like what’s here.
Unlike its predecessor, the G5 from last year, the G6 can’t support any modular attachments. And that’s fine with me. I don’t need the extra accessories because the G6 really can stand on its own.
Well, for the most part, I should say. Unlike the G5, V10, and V20, the G6 won’t let you remove the battery and swap it out. Sure enough, LG has compensated for that in a way: The G6 carries a bigger battery than the G5 — 3,300 mAh.
All things considered, the LG G6 should be able to stand up well to other flagship phones coming later this year, including the Samsung Galaxy 8.
The phone is IP68 water- and dust-resistant. It supports wireless charging. (You really can start charging it immediately after pulling it out from under running water — I tried it.) It has the Google Assistant, like the Google Pixel. And gosh darn…