LG G Pro 2 D838

Last year, the LG Optimus Pro almost did the unthinkable, beating the then-incumbent Note II at its own game. The LG flagship was better looking, more powerful and flaunted a better, higher-resolution screen than its rival. That was more than enough for it to get our nod back then.

It may only be a hunch, but it seems the LG G Pro 2 isn't offering enough to justify the 6 month delay. The camera got OIS, the screen is slightly bigger, but the chipset is the same and there's no response to the S Pen. read more →

Aside from a couple bugs, we have few complaints about the LG G Pro 2, so forgive us if we get a little nitpicky. For starters -- and this should go without saying -- but if you found the original G Pro too large, you won't be happy with the size of its sequel. That caveat aside, this phone brings a unique design, solid build quality, a great camera and some of the best specs you could hope for in a flagship device. The battery life is relatively good and hey, if you run out of juice, it even comes with a spare. read more →

With its stunning 5.9-inch LCD screen, Android 4.4 KitKat software, and oodles of mobile processing power, the new LG G Pro 2 is an excellent smartphone no matter which way you slice it. That said, the way this massive handset is positioned in the market puts it on a collision course with Samsung's similarly appointed Galaxy Note 3. And in a spec-for-spec battle, the Pro 2 is an even match with the Samsung juggernaut. read more →