The G4 Beat is a smaller and cheaper version of LG's best smartphone

The G4 is unequivocally the best smartphone that LG has ever createdIn our review, we said it had everything. With so much going for the G4, it's no surprise that LG is milking its success with smaller, more affordable models, such as the newly announced G4 Beat.

Announced on Thursday, the G4 Beat is a downsized version of LG's flagship G4. The phone will cost €400 (about $440), so it won't burn a hole in your wallet.

As far as design goes, the G4 Beat closely resembles the G4, rear-facing buttons and all. But whereas the G4 has leather options, the G4 Beat will only come in the ceramic plastic finish. Read more...