LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3: first look

Turn up the music, pop the champagne, and let that confetti fly! The highly anticipated LG G3 smartphone is now official, and we just had the pleasure of taking it for a spin around the block. What's more, we've put together a "first look" comparison between LG's new flagship and one of the smartphones that it is going to compete against once it is released, namely the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Read on to learn how the G3 stacks up against its rival.

Design

This time around, LG has put more effort into designing a visually appealing flagship device. Although plastic at heart, the LG G3 sports a metallic finish applied to its surface, which contributes to a premium look. Furthermore, the matte coating makes it really hard for fingerprints to stick to the handset's back. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 falls into the same league of design with its plastic build, and the faux leather finish on its back has a nice, sophisticated feel to it. We have to say, though, that the LG G3 is relatively easier to handle as it is shorter and narrower. Both smartphones have been designed with removable back covers – flipping these off provides the user with access to the handsets' batteries and slots.