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The Optimus G is a phenomenal piece of hardware that combines refined design, superb build quality and specs to die for. ... Where the Optimus G falls short is in the software department -- LG's UI 3.0 skin is mediocre and Ice Cream Sandwich is somewhat disappointing on such a great handset.

With its speedy internals, LTE data speeds, and stunning screen, the LG Optimus G is one of the phone-maker's best handsets so far, but it can't escape its weak battery and camera.

LG seems to have arrived at the smartphone party wearing a great outfit and fabulous jewelry. But Apple may have already moved on to the after-party with its many friends.

The LG Optimus G for Sprint is the fastest Android phone today, but it isn't the best Android phone on Sprint.

Should You Buy It? Not yet. This is an excellent phone; in fact, I'd choose it over a Galaxy S III. But! It's looking like the Optimus G may get even better in a matter of weeks. Rumors are churning that this'll be the template for the next Nexus phone.

The LG Optimus G for AT&T is a quad-core beast, but a disappointing camera and heating issues hold it back from smartphone perfection.

If you can live without a stock version of Android and are willing to take a chance on whether or not this phone will get software updates on time, the Optimus G is worth picking up.

This device is the most well-refined package that LG has ever delivered, with a generous amount of processing power, a high-class physical feel, and a final product that finally does justice to the display power LG has been bringing on for months in past devices.

It is fair to say that the LG Optimus G is an excellent smartphone. When compared to the Samsung Galaxy S3, ... it delivers a state-of-the-art product design in an ultra-thin body with a better build quality than its rival.

For the first time in a long time, it’s quite possible that LG’s fortunes might turn around for the better thanks to the LG Optimus G, especially when it’s packing that dreamy combination of a mighty quad-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity.

Wow, LG. Well done. I've been disappointed with nearly every smartphone made by LG for the last few years. The Optimus G erases those failures and elevates the game. The Optimus G may not be perfect, but it is as close as LG has ever come to perfection.

The Optimus G is truly the best hardware LG has ever produced. The display is to die for, and performance is just ridiculously fluid and fast. But LG has a history of stumbling when it comes to building its ecosystem.

The choice is clear, at least to me. If I was in the market for an Android phone, I would absolutely buy the AT&T LG Optimus G.

Overall, the Optimus G is one of LG's best smartphones to date. If you're going to buy one, the Sprint version edges out AT&T's edition based on the software alone. But either one is a solid choice.

We quite like the Optimus G. We're confident saying it's the best LG phone we've seen yet. The specs are tremendous, and it manages to have a big display, quad-core processor and 4G LTE without terrible battery life.

The Optimus G is a very good smartphone. It's responsive and has a user-friendly interface with tons of features. The camera and sound may not break any records, but they do the trick.

The LG Optimus G on AT&T is a fabulous device. The display is one of the best displays you will find on a smartphone, the hardware specs are the best in the business, battery life is above average ... and the UI experience, while custom, doesn’t suck.

In an uphill battle for relevance, LG has come out with a sharp right hook. The Optimus G is a great device that certainly shows the world that it isn't going anywhere. We saw some great things comes from the LG Optimus 4XHD, and the Optimus G builds upon that.

At this point, and with its current version of Android, the Optimus G should be priced a bit lower in light of competing offerings. If it drops to $99 or less on contract for the holidays though, it'd be a very worthy contender, that will only get better when LG released a Jelly Bean update for the...