The LG G6 is one of the best high-end Android smartphones on the market. It’s just a pity that it is set to come out just days ahead of Samsung’s hotly anticipated Galaxy S8, which looks set to blow it out of the water in terms of sales.
That is a shame, as the G6 is a great phone in so many ways. Gone is the brave but doomed plasticky modular approach of last year’s G5 in favour of a more conventional metal and glass body. It’s solid if unspectacular, but is both IP68 dust and water-resistant and is allegedly more shock-resistant than some of its more elegant high-end peers.
Significantly, LG has engineered the G6 so that its body is just 71.9 millimetres wide, fitting snugly enough in the hand to allow for comfortable texting while still packing in a whopping 5.7 inches worth of IPS LCD display.
And what an amazing display it is, with one of the largest pixel densities available and the same extraordinary vivid but balanced colour palettes that have been LG's forte for so long. Watching the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi on such a large display is one of the most impressive video smartphone experiences I've seen in a while.
Camera-wise, the G6 builds on the dual camera system of the G5, with two 13MP rear-facing cameras, one for normal angle and one for wide-angle shots. The cameras struggle a little in low-light conditions compared with the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7, but produce great shots in regular light conditions.
LG has also thrown in a few funky photography features that are great fun but arguably not essential. Finally, the 5MP front camera also has a wide-angle feature for group selfies.
The G6, which retails for Dh2,599, is one of LG’s best ever smartphones, with a durable design and a display and camera system that are hard to beat. However, its UAE launch on Thursday comes too close to that of the (albeit slightly more expensive) Samsung Galaxy S8.
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Name: Lynn Davison
Profession: History teacher at Al Yasmina Academy, Abu Dhabi
Children: She has one son, Casey, 28
Hometown: Pontefract, West Yorkshire in the UK
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Favourite food: A Sunday roast
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Saturday Atalanta v Sampdoria (5pm),
Genoa v Inter Milan (8pm),
Lazio v Bologna (10.45pm)
Sunday Cagliari v Crotone (3.30pm)
Benevento v Napoli (6pm)
Parma v Spezia (6pm)
Fiorentina v Udinese (9pm)
Juventus v Hellas Verona (11.45pm)
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Financial considerations before buying a property
Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.
“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says.
Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.
Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier.
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