LG G Vista

Good camera. Removable battery and expandable memory. Solid call quality.

Mixed performance. Lots of bloatware. Stylus lacks useful features.

Software and Conclusions Bloatware is often an issue in carrier-branded devices, and the Vista 2 is no exception. There are over 20 non-Google, preinstalled apps from AT&T and others. That leaves the Vista 2 with a paltry 6.92GB of available space....

Extra-large display. Outstanding battery life.

Overly reflective screen. Cheap-feeling, glossy plastic body.

Competition and Conclusions The LG G Vista has three things going for it: a big screen, a big battery, and a small price tag. It's not quite as large as the Samsung Galaxy Mega, but it's got more modern Android software, faster performance, and costs...

Extra-large display. Outstanding battery life.

Overly reflective screen. Cheap-feeling, glossy plastic body.

Camera and Conclusions The 8-megapixel, rear-facing camera features the same laser autofocus system that debuted with the G3. Focus was speedy in my tests, but not appreciably quicker than a Galaxy S5 or HTC One (M8) . Image quality isn't nearly as...

Decent performance ; Great battery ; Looks good ; LG’s Android tweaks prove useful

Icky build, feels greasy ; Relatively low-res display that suffers in glare ; Camera merely acceptable

The LG G Vista is the phablet for those with modest smartphone needs and a modest smartphone budget. At launch, it’s a perfectly functional device that cuts the right corners. Yes, its plastic build feels greasy, the display resolution is a bit low,...