LG G Vista

usability, screen, performance, size, battery

reliability, durability, reception, GPS navigation

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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,...