i was thinking about buying the htc one m8 but the lg g3 look like a great device. My main concern is that i haven't owned an LG phone in a very long time. The last one i owned was junk but granted it was before smartphones. What is everyone's opinion of their build quality and the phone as a whole? i know the lg g2 and g3 are different but just looking for some opinions. Another concern is the dev support for the g2 looks to be slim.
I had a older LG phone (LUCID orignial). IMO LG went from making a Kia to Ferraris in terms of quality.
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I had a older LG phone (LUCID orignial). IMO LG went from making a Kia to Ferraris in terms of quality.
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Thats what i was thinking. The lg g3 look amazing just hope the gorgeous screen isnt too bad of a battery drain. My wifes cousin purchased a G2 the other day. Messing around with her phone the other day is what got me interested in the G3. Thanks for the reply
I came from a Sammy phone and I'll never go back. Build is excellent, phone is powerful and excellent on battery. I believe the g3 has a bigger battery (but I could wrong, don't quote me on that). I'd recommend it.
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LG has a history of excellent phones... the VX8700 and enV had some of the best usable signal reception of any phone ever made back in the day, all other phones were compared to them for signal performance. Although prior to the Nexus 4, it could be arguably said that LG stumbled in the mobile phone realm for a while, they really turned it around the last couple of years.
They have made lots of phones, way more than most people realize, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LG_mobile_phones
Personally I think the G2 is one of the best phone I have ever owned, and I have never had one that in a normal day of use still has over 70% battery remaining. My work phone is a G2 and my person phone is a Nexus 4... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend LG to anyone.
I believe yoou'd do well with a G2. I just bought a used on, coming from an S4. Battery life is great. Never went 3 days for a charge. But im going back to an S4(just bought another one). I cant get used to the feel of the G2. The sides are more rounded and slippy, and the placement of the volume on the back just doesnt work for me. But, overall if the G2 fits you well, its a great phone.
Hands down the best phone I've owned. This thing just keeps impressing me. For once I'm not jaded that I'll be using the same phone for a long while.
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Great to hear!!!! I have decided to wait for the LG g3 instead of getting the htc m8. I want a nexus but i think the LG g3 will be like a nexus but with some added bonus features. Thanks for the replys
I'll weigh in here. I think the volume/power placement is an area you should make sure you're OK with. LG makes it a bit easier with knock knock, but I find changing tracks when listening to music while the phone is in my pocket really annoying (if rooted). I have to find the camera and then feel my way to the buttons, and it's just more difficult than side buttons. Build quality is pretty good, call reception is a little less than my older S4. The data hand offs in low signal areas are OK, but just not as good as the s4 was, and this is the exact same area I'm referring to. However, the g2 is essentially lag free, and I'm willing to bet both the g3 and m8 are as well. Also, I think the g3 will have an sd card slot, but correct me if I'm wrong. Honestly can't go wrong with either of those two phones. I'd personally probably snag the m8 for the build feel of that aluminum, but I'm in no hurry to change. I do like my g2, but it is definitely "different" feeling.
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I'll weigh in here. I think the volume/power placement is an area you should make sure you're OK with. LG makes it a bit easier with knock knock, but I find changing tracks when listening to music while the phone is in my pocket really annoying (if rooted). I have to find the camera and then feel my way to the buttons, and it's just more difficult than side buttons. Build quality is pretty good, call reception is a little less than my older S4. The data hand offs in low signal areas are OK, but just not as good as the s4 was, and this is the exact same area I'm referring to. However, the g2 is essentially lag free, and I'm willing to bet both the g3 and m8 are as well. Also, I think the g3 will have an sd card slot, but correct me if I'm wrong. Honestly can't go wrong with either of those two phones. I'd personally probably snag the m8 for the build feel of that aluminum, but I'm in no hurry to change. I do like my g2, but it is definitely "different" feeling.
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I think i will like the rear button placement. Hope the reception isnt worse than the samsung devices that i have owned. samsung always seem to have lower reception than any other OEM. the design of the g3 just looks great. yes g3 does have an sd card slot.
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I think i will like the rear button placement. Hope the reception isnt worse than the samsung devices that i have owned. samsung always seem to have lower reception than any other OEM. the design of the g3 just looks great. yes g3 does have an sd card slot.
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I agree about reception. I had an s3 (pretty bad radio), a note 2 (decent), and an s4 before the g2. The g2 rarely drops calls, I've just noticed that sometimes in low signal areas, it hangs on 1x or 3g a bit longer than my s4 did when going back to LTE. Couple minutes or so. But I won't have a Samsung device again....too locked down and laggy. You'll enjoy a g3 for sure.
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Just to give the OP another perspective: I was (still am) an HTC fan. I had most of their phones over the last few years, starting with the Incredible, then Incredible 2, Rezound, and DNA. All excellent phones for the most part. Last year VZW drug its feet releasing the One and I didn't feel like getting a phone that had already been out with everybody else for the better part of a year, so started looking around a little more.
I am NOT a fan of Samsung and I pay attention to what phones are getting released when, especially around October & November. In my ignorance I had blown off the release of the LG G2 because of the brand. I had minimal experience with LG (had an early mediocre tablet, but no phones) so it was completely off my radar. When I went back to do more research, I ran across the G2's specs and couldn't believe I had dismissed it so easily. I read and watched a few reviews and then headed directly to a VZW store to see it in person. Bought it the same day and have been blown away by the quality of the build, the ease of the UI, and the incredible battery life (best I have EVER had on ANY phone). Now that I've had the G2 for over 8 months, I'm sold on the company and its phones. Even bought another LG tablet. So for me, the G3 is a no-brainer. Sign me up on launch day!
HTH
I've ended up with an LG TV, LG washer and Dryer, and two LG phones (Nexus 5 and LG G2), one for me and one for my fiance. I never searched by brand for these, but by reviews and pricing. So far every LG device I've bought in the last 5 years has been excellent.
I am/was another HTC fan. It started with the Incredible, followed by the Thunderbolt, Rezound, DNA, and One M7.
I loved the DNA the most, and was dying to try the M7. I did wait until Verizon released it, and picked it up on launch day. Loved the bulid quality, the front facing speakers, and the screen.
I just got restless and originally was very interested in the M8 until I saw the official design and specs. It is just pointlessly too tall of a device in my opinion, and I also wanted to see them go with a traditional camera. I happened to stop in at Best Buy a few months ago to see the M8 in person, when I walked by the LG display. I picked up the G2, which I had heard of, but dismissed. As soon as the screen lit up and I saw how small the bezels were, and how large the screen is in comparison to the size of the phone, I was interested.
Found a used Verizon G2 on Craigslist for $200, and it was great. Eventually the camera hardware died, but it was replaced under warranty. I love my G2, and my M7 has been relegated to MP3 player/backup phone. The build quality is awesome, the large screen size while still keeping the phone a reasonable size, the battery life, the camera, all things that won me over. I still root for HTC, but they just don't seem to get it anymore.
The one thing I must say that the G2 is lacking, is a good UI. I do REALLY miss the refined Sense UI (dialer, contacts, camera, calendar, etc), but not enough to give up this hardware. I currently run XDABBEB's ROM, and it is awesome. I look forward to the G3 port, as the G3's UI looks to be a bit more refined.
Pros:
Battery life - it may only be a 30% increase in battery capacity, but I see more than a 30% increase in battery efficiency and performance.
Screen - size while still keeping the phone reasonably sized, even outdoes the M7 screen in direct sunlight visibility, more vivid than M7 also
Camera - the M7 camera isn't bad, but I wanted higher resolution, and the G2 provides
Cons:
UI - Not near as polished and refined as Sense
Development - XDABBEB's ROM is awesome, but at times I do miss ViperOne's UI and customization options
You should try spirit rom and install xposed module for tons of tweaks. I'm running pie control on it and it's a beast and frees up even more screen real estate! Spirit rom seems to have a nice gui too... And you can set google now to work from any home screen as its always listening.
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I have a chance to buy a new Nexus One. I already have a Motorola Atrix 4G. I had wanted a Nexus One when it first appeared about two years ago. Is it worth buying it now for $180? What do you think guys?
I've had mine since it first came out and through the barrage of phones that have emerged since my purchase, it's been hard to give up. Not a bad deal for an N1 in my opinion.
I'll think about jumping when the quad core phones come out though.
After two years my Nexus One works flawlessly and is one of the best phone I've ever operated and it still have support here. So if you want to give it a try, well then go ahead pal....
Excellent and versatile phone
Biggest flaw--touchscreen and maybe signal strength. Although that may depend on area and/or may be inherent in smartphones.
Reason it is not outdated is that I am now running a VERY stable Ice Cream Sandwich rom. ICS is not on very many phones yet and this granddad of a phone is capable of running it. Must be rooted though to get full benefits of ICS IMHO.
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No, for $180 I'd get (after careful selection) MyTouch 4G. Actually I did, but more than 1/2 year ago, and for $250. Nexus doesn't come close in any parameter besides glowing multi-color trackball. And I'm not talking benchmarks, but usability, ROM selection and quality. MT4G has fully functional CM7 and MIUI, just like Nexus, but unlike Nexus it's highly overclockable, has a barrage of latest and fully functional Sense 3.0 and 3.5 ROMs, will most probably receive Sense 4.0 ROM when it gets out, and has ICS in at least as good a state as N1. All that while being approximately the same size, 4 times more powerful GPU and a bit more powerful CPU, front cam, stronger speaker, no power button issues and no screen issues (well, it has other type of issues, ones that make you need to select the specimen carefully).
My honest opinion. I had Nexus One for over a year, and I knew when I drew the line and said that I'd like something else, and by my wife's experience too. She's now perfectly happy with Desire S, MT4G's almost-twin brother.
My 2 cents
If you can find one for $150 or less, yes, it's still an amazing phone! This phone hasn't had any issues for me since I bought it and I bought it when it first came out. I've yet to find a phone that runs so smoothly, can handle so many upgrades and has an amazing camera. There's no reason to get rid of this phone yet. The gorilla glass is amazing! I literally have screen cracks throughout my glass and the touch screen still works great and the glass doesn't fall apart.
Still Upgradable
Amazing Camera/Camcorder (720p w/kernel)
Doesn't Lag
Touchscreen is so so when playing some games
All in all it's a phone that's still hard to beat.
You put Kang-o-Rama on it with the kgpneok kernel and you won't need to upgrade your phone for a while.
The only worthy update to this phone right now is the Galaxy Nexus but even then, you're sacrificing an awesome camera for a crappy samsung one. (the galaxy nexus and galaxy s have horrid camera's compared to the N1)
If you want a more powerful phone I would say to go with the HTC Amaze. Same specs as the Galaxy S2 but a MUCH better camera (one of the best) although only a 4.3 inch screen compared to the bigger s2 screen but 4.3 should be the limit on cell phone screens anyways.
Also if you plan on modding it, HTC phones are better to Mod than samsung phones.
Had mine for two years and still not swapping for another one.
Running ICS and if CM9 is nearly as good as CM7 i see no point in changing phones.
Besides that it can stand some beating, the N1. I dont know how many times I've dropped mine without inflicting it any damage.
yeah...it's worth buying with all the support you can get here but cranky touchscreen is a pain!
I've had a G1 and N1 best phones in my opinion but you should get a Gnex $180 is too much
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I bought the N1 on release day, a great phone. But T-Mobile coverage left a lot to be desired, traveling I was on 2g more often than not.
When I replaced it with a Rezound at Amazon's $.01 black Friday sale, I thought that I would put it up for sale. But I couldn't bring myself to do it, so I've re-purposed it as a media center remote with VOIP.
$180 seems a little steep.
I had mine since it came out, It's great phone except my power bottom died but with CM rom i use trackball to do all the job. I also got NS and now waiting for GN. I think You'll be better off with Galaxy Nexus since it has dual care which will be useful for future apps.
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I have a chance to buy a new Nexus One. I already have a Motorola Atrix 4G. I had wanted a Nexus One when it first appeared about two years ago. Is it worth buying it now for $180? What do you think guys?
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Definitely not. I just got a Sensation for $200, the touch screen problems and the lack of app storage make it an irritating phone to own. I should know since I just replaced it.
This is just a general opinion and farewell.
I wasn't here long so most of you won't remember me. I used to go by "tsdeaton" but had the name changed.
Last month on the 8th I was given the G2 from the company. I was super excited because the overall specs of the device is amazing! It took a bit to get used to. But.. I miss my HTC one. The design is a lot better. The audio was by far the best of any phone. And loved how the speakers faced forward. This phone put all the best ideas into one phone. Nothing was left behind.
If any of you are debating switching to the G2 then seriously think about it first. The HTC one is probably the best android phone to come out to date. Not because of the specs. But the overall device. The spec gain from the G2 isn't significant enough to make that big of leap. The 800 chip is amazing and I have noticed it loads things a bit quicker but the overall use of either device is the same.
Btw LG has had bad phones in the past and very terrible smartphone history but this device does make up for it. Stock its boring. Unlike sense 5.0. Once rooted its a beast. Its true colors show. Don't let LGs past smartphone experience effect your choice. Its built and operates a million times better than the galaxy s4.
Anyways, goodbye
PS: don't chose the s4 over either of these 2 devices. Feels like cheap plastic and has about as many hardware defects as the s2.
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I am debating going for the nexus 6 or the G3. Normally I would be all over the nexus but with the recent unlocking of the ATT version of the G3 I a now torn. Has anyone left the G3 for the nexus, and can you tell me why you left? How did they each compare : screen, camera, quickness?
Probably a little premature with the question since the first people are just getting the Nexu 6 delivered today.
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I am debating going for the nexus 6 or the G3. Normally I would be all over the nexus but with the recent unlocking of the ATT version of the G3 I a now torn. Has anyone left the G3 for the nexus, and can you tell me why you left? How did they each compare : screen, camera, quickness?
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I'm coming from an OPO and G3, I'm not getting rid of either phone though lol
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Probably a little premature with the question since the first people are just getting the Nexu 6 delivered today.
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Just wanted to get it out there early. See if any one wanted to chime in on why they are leaving the G3 or had any info that would be helpful.
I have the G3 and can't decide what to do. This years round of phones was difficult.. they all had some kind of flaws. The only real flaw of my G3 is the lag. I have it pretty customized at this point and have gotten it to a very minimal amount. Standby time is awesome.. SOT sucks. I wish the screen temp wasn't quite so cold, and the over sharpening does get annoying to look at. Then again, knock code, IR blaster, removable battery and sd card, laser auto focus camera... ugh, such troubling first world problems.
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I am debating going for the nexus 6 or the G3. Normally I would be all over the nexus but with the recent unlocking of the ATT version of the G3 I a now torn. Has anyone left the G3 for the nexus, and can you tell me why you left? How did they each compare : screen, camera, quickness?
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I have both and in keeping both. I love my G3 and its fantastic camera. Both phones serve s different purpose for me but the G3 camera focuses faster than the Nexus r due to it's laser. I just got my Nexus so I can't fat to much else but I'll update you when I get more of a feel for it. It's a big phone but result manageable with my average sized hands. The screen isn't as bright as the G3 but it's easier to read on the sun for me. The Nexus also feels more solid to me and I love the size.
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I have both and in keeping both. I love my G3 and its fantastic camera. Both phones serve s different purpose for me but the G3 camera focuses faster than the Nexus r due to it's laser. I just got my Nexus so I can't fat to much else but I'll update you when I get more of a feel for it. It's a big phone but result manageable with my average sized hands. The screen isn't as bright as the G3 but it's easier to read on the sun for me. The Nexus also feels more solid to me and I love the size.
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Cant wait to start to hear some real world experiences with the nexus!
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I have the G3 and can't decide what to do. This years round of phones was difficult.. they all had some kind of flaws. The only real flaw of my G3 is the lag. I have it pretty customized at this point and have gotten it to a very minimal amount. Standby time is awesome.. SOT sucks. I wish the screen temp wasn't quite so cold, and the over sharpening does get annoying to look at. Then again, knock code, IR blaster, removable battery and sd card, laser auto focus camera... ugh, such troubling first world problems.
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I think I am leaning toward the Nexus just based on specs alone. The 805 paired with 3gb and 420 gpu are good enough to last for a couple of years I think. Coupled with the updates and I hope it will be a solid device. Just want to make sure. $700 is a big chunk of change to drop n a device and not be satisfied.
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I think I am leaning toward the Nexus just based on specs alone. The 805 paired with 3gb and 420 gpu are good enough to last for a couple of years I think. Coupled with the updates and I hope it will be a solid device. Just want to make sure. $700 is a big chunk of change to drop n a device and not be satisfied.
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I had the G3 Cat 6 (SD805 model) and the regular SD801 G3. I sold the cat 6 one and got the Nexus instead. I love both phones but each serves a different purpose for me the nexus will take some getting used to but I really enjoy it. I don't think I could choose just one right now but the Nexus is faster than my cat 6 G3 so it's worth it to me. It also makes my regular G3 look slow. I've had a G3 since launch back in May (3 models total) and I wouldn't sell my last one because I like it too much. The nexus is great its a solid phone with a nice screen and good battery and I will be using this as my DD for now. I can't wait to get TWRP and custom ROMs because that's why I have the Nexus. I'm probably rambling on but that's just because I'm excited about using my Nexus 6( I'm typing this on it)
ill be leaving my g3 in the dust come wednesday. the battery life sucks really bad with the snap 801. i cant even tell you my Sot because i had to charge my phone twice today.
Lately ive had issues with the g3 where ill double tap to wake and/ or press the unlock button and it wont respond.
I also told myself when i got my nexus 5 that i would never get another carrier branded phone.
Double two to wake doesnt work on my nexus 6 but it does work on my nexus 9. I miss tapping to wake but both phones are still great.
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I had the G3 Cat 6 (SD805 model) and the regular SD801 G3. I sold the cat 6 one and got the Nexus instead. I love both phones but each serves a different purpose for me the nexus will take some getting used to but I really enjoy it. I don't think I could choose just one right now but the Nexus is faster than my cat 6 G3 so it's worth it to me. It also makes my regular G3 look slow. I've had a G3 since launch back in May (3 models total) and I wouldn't sell my last one because I like it too much. The nexus is great its a solid phone with a nice screen and good battery and I will be using this as my DD for now. I can't wait to get TWRP and custom ROMs because that's why I have the Nexus. I'm probably rambling on but that's just because I'm excited about using my Nexus 6( I'm typing this on it)
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No please continue rambling.
I've grown to hate my g3. The battery seems good to me. The screen and camera r great but it just lags way too much, the screen always turns back on after using the button to lock it. I've also had problems with data where I have to turn it off and back on to get it to work at an acceptable speed. Now the other day I noticed it has the famous crack at the bottom mic.
Motorola nexus has always been my dream phone and while I will miss a few features of LG I actually like and the ir blaster which I use all the time, I won't look back. My last nexus I was very happy with for 2 years and I think this will be a great phone. Can't beat Motorola build quality.
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I've sold My lg g3 for The Nexus 6 it will be my first Nexus device. I loved everything about the lg g3 I brought it day one and didnt have any problems with it. I've been waiting on Motorola to make a Nexus phone. I will miss knock code,the laster auto focus,ir blaster,the way they had the power buttons and volume buttons. Also for the sd card but I brought a WD wifi drive for that problem.
This benchmark is pretty good considering my phone was warm and charging when I tested it.
I'm coming from the G3. I like the 3 and think it's a great phone though. It has started to lag a little bit, but I'm running a lot of modules on it and those may be the cause.
The only real thing that I never liked about it was the colors. Both colors suck imo. The blue N6 sucks for the color too from what I've seen. So it's like an even trade.
The main reason I'm leaving it is because I'm on Jump and the N6 has a few features I want.
I'm also coming from the G3. I've had a great experience with the G3. I originally came from the G2 and the G3 was a great upgrade. I'm averaging about 5hrs SOT on the G3 and that's with constantly playing Clash of Clans. So I'm pretty happy with it so far. I'm running Darkwulfs Beta 2 BTW. It was an impulse buy while I was waiting for the Moto X and Nexus 6. But I have pre-ordered my N6 and can't wait to get it. Last year I was anticipating the N5 but jumped the gun impulsively on the G2. I did it again this year with the G3. Can't wait to have this behemoth any time this week. I just got my dad a Note 4 so I can't wait to compare the phones side by side along the G3.
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I'm also coming from the G3. I've had a great experience with the G3. I originally came from the G2 and the G3 was a great upgrade. I'm averaging about 5hrs SOT on the G3 and that's with constantly playing Clash of Clans. So I'm pretty happy with it so far. I'm running Darkwulfs Beta 2 BTW. It was an impulse buy while I was waiting for the Moto X and Nexus 6. But I have pre-ordered my N6 and can't wait to get it. Last year I was anticipating the N5 but jumped the gun impulsively on the G2. I did it again this year with the G3. Can't wait to have this behemoth any time this week. I just got my dad a Note 4 so I can't wait to compare the phones side by side along the G3.
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The Nexus 6 camera isn't as good as my G3 but in happy with it. I just ever a decent camera app like LG's for the Nexus and then I'll be happy.
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The Nexus 6 camera isn't as good as my G3 but in happy with it. I just ever a decent camera app like LG's for the Nexus and then I'll be happy.
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I wonder if someone could port the moto x camera apk if and see if that could produce better pictures. I remember someone on the G2 forums ported the G2 Stock camera so it could be used on aosp. I used it on PA and CM and it worked well.
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I wonder if someone could port the moto x camera apk if and see if that could produce better pictures. I remember someone on the G2 forums ported the G2 Stock camera so it could be used on aosp. I used it on PA and CM and it worked well.
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I really want that because I hate the google camera. It won't install normally and there no root to yet so I can't move it manually to see of it will work.
I've been awarded an insurance payout for my LG G2, a phone that I love and really don't have any problems with. I have the option of paying for LG to repair the device, or to apply the new funds to a new phone, I'm thinking the 5X. I'm torn between the two. The specs on the G2 have been more than enough for me. I'm envious of newer flagships cameras vs the G2... Though I'm not sure about the camera on the 5X.
I'm very interested in having OS updates directly from google, but truthfully, I'm also a heavy user of Xposed, and can't see myself being an early adopter of M anyway. I'm worried that the 2GB of ram and mid range processor on the 5X could pose a problem for future OS updates (Post Android M). I'm also curious about the G5, but given the form factor trend getting larger and larger, G3 and G4, I highly doubt they're going to to back to the smaller size that I love w/ the G2/Nexus5/Nexus5X. My most important factors are Camera, battery life, and form factor with a strong preference for future proofing/performance... aka ram and processor.
Given the choice of repairing the G2 for 150 dollars (and waiting for a future device down the road) or receiving 150 dollars off the purchase of a new Nexus 5X... what would you choose?
I was eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new nexus 5, but like many was disappointed with the result. It has a slight performance bump due to sd808/adreno418, a potentially better camera and a fingerprint sensor, but it's also physically MUCH bigger than the G2 despite the same screen size and yet also has a smaller battery. If I'm going to go with a bigger device overall, I'd rather have the bigger screen and battery to go with it.
I actually purchased a brand new (not refurbished) G2 relatively recently and am glad I did. I don't see many phones coming with the same size/performance balance. If I were you, I would take the money and see if I could find newish (not refurbished) G2 for less than $200. The key is getting a fresh battery, and there's no guarantee there with a refurb or repair. Look on swappa/eBay. This phone still has a lot of life left.
Have you considered the Moto X Pure Edition. I think it should check all your boxes and is only $20 more than the 5X.
yes, mach01, I think you're right, the Moto X seems the better buy vs the nexus, developer community aside. I'm back to leaning towards @xdabbeb's opinion though... getting the G2 repaired w/ a battery replacement. I'm wildly disappointed w/ LG's hardware support team, there doesn't seem to be any way for them to add a new battery to the repair... even after offering to pay for it. Might have a local shop in the area do it instead. I hope that the community doesn't drop dead for the G2.... I'd really like to get Doze (and android M) on the G2, but bigger and better devices are on the horizon, and I can't fault others for wanting to jump ship.
Let me just put it this way.... I have owned the G2 since it came out. Bought it brand new straight from Verizon the first week it was out if I recall correctly. I have used and abused it every day since then (2 years). Running xdabbeb's Rom with his kernel and xcam my G2 beat every phone that came out in 2014, in battery life, size, speed, and camera quality. Literally I couldnt find a decent excuse to upgrade. So solid. Then about a month ago my digitizer started going out. Couldn't swipe anymore. Thats a deal breaker for me. So I started looking. Ended up going with the Moto X Pure 2015 because I wanted front facing speakers and custom colors. And so far it has been a great choice. However comparing the phones side by side I would say the G2 still holds its own. Its my favorite 5 inch device still to this day. My favorite phablet is the new moto x. Anyways I say all that to throw my hat in with the G2 "best 5 inch phone award", especially with the modding community headed up by xdabbeb. Great stuff and still the 5 inch phone I would recommend for the money, as long as the person buying it is planning on modding it. Without modding it the phone is pretty laggy and has issues.
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Did you ever get to decide on which device u would move forward with? Am faced with the same dilemma u were facing a while ago.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/benchmarks
Look at iPhone 6s/6s+'s, 750p/1080p, beats Android flagships in benchmarks and destroys them in on-screen GPU tests and real world usage. It literally doubled note 5 in on-screen FPS.
G Flex with its 720p screen and Snapdragon 800 is THE best battery/performance combination period. I am on LTE all day browsing the web and playing Hearthstone against people in real time, and even with this heavy usage I get 4-5 hours screen time. If I am on WIFI easily 5-6 hours screen time. My phone never overheats and I haven't seen any of the Snapdragon 805/810 devices being faster in real usage because of their 2K screens. In fact, all of them are a step backward in battery life. I never felt the 720p non-pentile screen was lacking in any way, low resolution / large text is a benefit when viewing contents that don't dpi scale properly!
For me, LG G3/G4/GFlex 2 are without any question downgrades. Battery life is significantly worse, screens are smaller, increased performance of CPU/GPU don't even cover the resolution increase. Just look at on-screen tests.
Really wish they make more 720p/1080p devices with latest processors, it looks like I am being pushed to iPhone 6s+ / 7+ down the road if nobody in the Android camp wises up. 2K screen is a downgrade not an upgrade in overall user experience!
Z3 and z5 compact are the only things that come close but they have tiny screens, otherwise the oppo r7 plus just don't expect updates, I guess with the g flex you're used to that
I went from a nexus 5 (small battery) to the g3 (very warm and bad battery) to the z2 and I love it. 2 days battery life and magnetic charging port for a cool alarm clock.
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Hey man what up couldn't agree more love my flex. I have the g3 as well, live it but still use my flex about 50 50 with my g3. Just can't seem to let it go haha. I would suggest the new Lg nexus 5x, it's a 1080 seems to fit what your looking for!
Lushharris said:
Hey man what up couldn't agree more love my flex. I have the g3 as well, live it but still use my flex about 50 50 with my g3. Just can't seem to let it go haha. I would suggest the new Lg nexus 5x, it's a 1080 seems to fit what your looking for!
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that 2800 battery sux
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For about a week I was looking for a replacement for my g flex. None found. The only thing I wanted additional was a sd card and I was good. Replacement must have amoled and not a Samsung device. Everything I've seen is a downgrade in to many areas.
Nexus 6 would be my only comparable upgrade from the flex
Amoled, pretty respectable battery, it does have a crazy screen but once you use one, it's definitely not something you can easily forget. stock android, snapdragon 805, decent camera... other than that, I don't think there's anything that would be competing for my pocket in the "phablet" category.
I dropped my flex then dropped it some more and spider webbed the screen terribly bad. Was tired of the locked BL and decided I wanted to go back to the nexus line, had the first and the n4 and now the N6. The flex was relegated to a card playing toy. I started messing around with it again recently, and it is a nice unit. I am going to replace the screen/housing ($90~) and put it back in service. I have been trying to get the weather app off of it cause I really love it, screen saver too. Not going so well, but we'll see.
I kinda want to upgrade, the new chaos and order 2 performs horribly on it, but then I keep talking myself out of it cause its like "Your going to pay $400 just to play that one game?" everything else about it is perfect.
I'm in the same boat.. nothing to upgrade to! Nothing!!!! Well maybe Nexus 6 when the price comes down as of not I am not willing to pay what they ask. I am so desperate I am considering another Flex so I have a spare and just stay with it until someone makes a decent 6" phone I care to have. I sort of wish I stayed with 5.5" phones so I have many options to upgrade ..
I switched from my Flex to the Huawei Mate 7 -> best desicion ever. Better Screen, better Battery and Lollipop 5.1.1
I will never buy any LG product again after what LG did with the Flex and their "Updates". I will stay with Huawei
The only upgrade from the G-Flex would be going to the Huawei P8Max. I can't wait to buy it. For me, it would be the perfect AIO device.
and i think about buying a new flex instead of old flex
I love g flex. A year ago I bought lg g3 for contract ,when I open the box suddenly I think....no,no,no,I have to sell g3 and buy g flex. After a week I have g flex in my hands....?. 4 months later I buy another for my wife and she loved as well. My contract finish soon and I have no idea what to do. I read in the web that lg g flex 3 was cancelled and I dont se any mobile that suits me. I went to shop and have a look,and when I hold in hand couple phones (not curved) was strange feeling. I decided to buy lg g flex 2 for my wife and grab g flex from wife for me. Really Im not see any phone who gonna be so perfect like g flex,obviously they are better phones,with better camera,more storage but I don't give a f....,...g flex forever.
Seriously...
I've had this phone two years. I used to upgrade AT LEAST once a year. Something is telling me to get anther phone but there is nothing better out. I don't want a smaller, flat screen. I put in a Windows 8 launcher and live that, it almost feels like a new phone, but deep down I know it's still the same amazing hand set. Sucks, but then again, it doesn't. People still see out and I can tell they love it.
I've had my flex since 2013 now its time to let it go. I switched to the Note 4 for now. The Flex 2 was smaller than liked so I passed on it, but hope to come back to LG when they release the G5...
The Note 4 isnt that bad... metal frame, more ram, fingerprint scanner, better camera and sdcard again