LG G7 One, G7 Fit hands-on review

LG G7 Fit

LG sees this model as a bridge between pricey flagships and mid-range models. It combines flagship-level ruggedness, screen and audio with some cost-cutting measures like using an older chipset.

A 'lite' version of the LG G7

The front of the LG G7 Fit looks identical to the ThinQ and One models, but the back differs from both. Yes, there's still a single camera on the back and also a single LED flash. It's a minor difference, though, you need a keen eye to see it.

The 6.1" screen uses the same Super Bright Display tech as the other G7 versions. You even get a manual Outdoor Boost on this one. Anyway, the display is also slightly larger than the G6 screen while offering the same HDR10/Dolby Vision goodies (Always On Display too).

A notched screen (but there's an option to hide it)

The selfie camera - which sits right in the middle of the notch - is better too, an 8MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture. Quite the upgrade over G6's 5MP f/2.2 cam. We'll cover the rear camera in a minute. For now, let's focus on the good stuff.

The 3.5mm audio jack is once again joined by its QuadDAC and DTS:X friends. There's FM radio too, good on LG for offering its users more options than online streaming. Don't forget about the Boombox speaker too - it really sounds better than tinny stereo speakers.

Unfortunately, the body of the LG G7 Fit felt plasticy in our hands. It's as rugged as the other two - IP68 and MIL-STD-810G compliant - but it just lacks a premium feel.

We can't say we're fans of the sparkly finish

The Fit runs LG UX, but some features are still pure Google. All three G7 models have a dedicated Google Assistant button on the side. A 'lite' version of AI Cam is on board.

While RAM is capped at 4GB again, this one actually has a version with 64GB storage (in addition to the 32GB base). That won't be available in all regions, but it's better than nothing.

The chipset is a mixed bag. The CPU side (quad first generation Kryo) is not as fast as the Snapdragon 710 chipset while the GPU has a slight advantage (though it's better suited for 1080p gaming, not QHD).