LG G series explained

The LG G series was a line of Android devices produced by LG Electronics. The "G" designation was first introduced in 2012 as a branch of the LG Optimus series for flagship devices, but LG announced in July 2013 that the "Optimus" name would be discontinued for future flagships in favor of maintaining "G" and "Vu" as distinct brands.^[1] The first purely G-branded phone, the LG G2, was unveiled in August 2013.^{[2] [3]}

Developer:	LG Electronics
Type:	Smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets

LG's first two smartwatches, the LG G Watch and the LG G Watch R, were also part of the LG G series. Starting with the LG Watch Urbane, LG dropped the "G" branding from the device's name, thus eliminating the watches from the G series.

In April 2020, LG announced that it would discontinue the G branding and return to using distinct brand names for future flagship devices (beginning with the LG Velvet), to "resonate with today's consumers and help us to establish a clearer brand identity."^[4]

Phones

2012: LG Optimus G

See main article: LG Optimus G.

2013 lineup

• LG Optimus G Pro
• LG G2
• LG G Pro Lite
• LG G2 Mini
• LG G Flex
• LG G Pro 2

2014 lineup

• LG G3
• LG G3 Stylus
• LG G3 S, also known as LG G3 Beat, LG G3 Mini and LG G3 Vigor (AT&T, Sprint)
• LG G Pro 2
• LG Gx
• LG G Vista

2015 lineup

• LG G4
• LG G4c, also known as the LG Magna
• LG G4 Stylus, also known in the U.S. as the LG G Stylo (Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile)
• LG G4 Beat
• LG G4 Vigor, (Virgin Mobile Canada)
• LG G Flex 2
• LG G Vista 2

2016 lineup

• LG G5
• LG G5 SE
• LG Stylus 2
• LG Stylus 2 Plus

2017 lineup

• LG G6^[5]
• LG G6+
• LG Stylus 3
• LG Stylo 3 Plus^{[6] [7] [8]}

2018 lineup

• LG G7 ThinQ^[9]
• LG G7 One^[10]
• LG G7 Fit
• LG Stylo 4
• LG Stylo 4 Plus ^{[11] [12] [13]}

2019 lineup

• LG G8 ThinQ^[14]
• LG G8s ThinQ^[15]
• LG G8x ThinQ
• LG Stylo 5

2020-2021 lineup

• LG Velvet
• LG Velvet 2 Pro
• LG Stylo 6

Tablets

• LG G Pad 7.0
• LG G Pad 8.0
• LG G Pad 8.3
• LG G Pad 10.1

Watches

LG has produced a number of smartwatches; however, only a few of them carry the "LG G" branding. For example, the LG G Watch R is part of the LG G series, while its successor, the LG Watch Urbane, does not carry the "G" branding.

LG G Watch

See main article: LG G Watch. LG and Google announced the Android Wear-based LG G Watch on June 25, 2014.

• Display: 1.65" LCD display with 280x280 pixel resolution
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
• Storage: 4 GB
• RAM: 512 MB

LG G Watch R

See main article: LG G Watch R. LG and Google announced the LG G Watch R, also based on Android Wear, on October 25, 2014.

• Display: 1.3" circular P-OLED display with 320x320 pixel resolution
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
• Storage: 4 GB
• RAM: 512 MB

See also

• LG K series
• LG Q series
• LG V series
• List of LG mobile phones

Notes

The LG Stylus 2 is the first and, as of late 2018, the last smartphone with a built-in DAB+ digital radio.

Notes and References

1. Web site: LG dumps Optimus smartphone brand, opting for simply 'G2' . 5 April 2014 . CNET.
2. Web site: LG's new G2: high-end smartphone in the front, button party in the back . 17 August 2013 . The Verge. 7 August 2013 .
3. Web site: LG Unveils Flagship G2 Smartphone With New 'Rear Key' Concept . 17 August 2013 . PC Magazine.
4. Web site: Mu-Hyun. Cho. LG names next flagship phone Velvet. 2020-07-21. ZDNet. en.
5. Web site: Scrivens. Scott. LG to release an enhanced G6 "plus version" alongside a software update bringing new features. Android Police. 19 June 2017 . Illogical Robot LLC. 19 June 2017.
6. Web site: LG Stylo 3 PLUS Smartphone w/ Stylus Pen: T-Mobile LG USA . lg.com . 2019-04-25.
7. Web site: LG Stylo 3 Plus Now Available at T-Mobile, Next Month at MetroPCS . prepaidphonenews.com . 2017-05-17 . 2019-04-25.
8. Web site: Compare LG Stylus 3 vs LG Stylo 3 Plus: Price, Specs, Review Gadgets Now . gadgetsnow.com . 2019-04-25.
9. Web site: LG Announces The G7 ThinQ. Anandtech. 2 May 2018.
10. Web site: LG G7 One announced: Android One flagship without the LG software . The Verge . 28 August 2018 . 10 January 2022.
11. Web site: LG Stylo 4 Plus w/Stylus Pen Smartphone for AT&T LG USA . lg.com . 2019-04-25.
12. Web site: LG Stylo 4+ is AT&T's newest stylus-equipped phone, doesn't cost a fortune - PhoneArena . Troaca . Florin . phonearena.com . 2018-09-28 . 2019-04-25.
13. Web site: Compare - Pdevice.com: Review, Specification, Price, Compare, Tech News & Details of Mobile Phone and Electronics Gadget Online: LG Stylo 4 Smartphone Full Specification vs LG Stylo 4 Plus Smartphone Full Specification . pdevice.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190425225133/https://www.pdevice.com/compare/1ePayireKd . 2019-04-25 . 2019-04-25.
14. Web site: LG embraces weirdness with its new G8 ThinQ flagship. Engadget. Velazco. Chris. 24 February 2019. 24 February 2019.
15. Web site: LG unveils V50 ThinQ 5G and G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ. gsmArena. 24 February 2019. 24 February 2019.