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So I bought the Optimus G, LOVED IT. But couldn't help be tempted by the Nexus 4 which I managed to get ordered in the first round of madness. After using the Nexus 4 for a few weeks, I regretted selling my Optimus G, now I've sold the Nexus 4 and bought another Optimus G. I know I know crazy right.
Anyone trying to decide?
- The Optimus G feels faster than the Nexus 4.
- The HSPA+ which I thought wouldn't be so much of a deal breaker was actually pretty painful. I also got poor reception, dropped calls, and frequently missed calls which I can only attribute to a signal issue, and that I believe somehow related to not having LTE. I can't put my finger on it, but I tried various APNs and still missed calls frequently, and I was getting roughly 1-2Mbps on HSPA+ Never had that issue with any other phone including the Optimus G.
- Battery life on the Optimus G was WAY better than the Nexus 4. This could also be related to the whole aforementioned signal issues I was having causing my battery to drain quickly. But I was very disappointed with battery life.
- Nexus 4 felt thicker.
- Nexus 4 on screen buttons don't hide in any app other than YouTube taking up precious screen real estate.
Jelly Bean while nice is a bit over-rated. Photospere was cool and it worked flawlessly, but how often are we going to use it? It requires an Android phone or Google+ to view. Google Now I was expecting more from it. A little disappointed. Wireless charging on the Nexus 4 was very convenient. You never had to fiddle with the power cord in the middle of the night etc.
So back to the Optimus G I go. I'm surprised this phone isn't getting much publicity. I suspect it's because LG shot themselves in the foot by selling sub par products in the past, locked bootloaders, and failure to update their phones.
derrickonline said:
So I bought the Optimus G, LOVED IT. But couldn't help be tempted by the Nexus 4 which I managed to get ordered in the first round of madness. After using the Nexus 4 for a few weeks, I regretted selling my Optimus G, now I've sold the Nexus 4 and bought another Optimus G. I know I know crazy right.
Anyone trying to decide?
- The Optimus G feels faster than the Nexus 4.
- The HSPA+ which I thought wouldn't be so much of a deal breaker was actually pretty painful. I also got poor reception, dropped calls, and frequently missed calls which I can only attribute to a signal issue, and that I believe somehow related to not having LTE. I can't put my finger on it, but I tried various APNs and still missed calls frequently, and I was getting roughly 1-2Mbps on HSPA+ Never had that issue with any other phone including the Optimus G.
- Battery life on the Optimus G was WAY better than the Nexus 4. This could also be related to the whole aforementioned signal issues I was having causing my battery to drain quickly. But I was very disappointed with battery life.
Jelly Bean while nice is a bit over-rated. Photospere was cool and it worked flawlessly, but how often are we going to use it? It requires an Android phone or Google+ to view. Google Now I was expecting more from it. A little disappointed. Wireless charging on the Nexus 4 was very convenient. You never had to fiddle with the power cord in the middle of the night etc.
So back to the Optimus G I go. I'm surprised this phone isn't getting much publicity. I suspect it's because LG shot themselves in the foot by selling sub par products in the past, locked bootloaders, and failure to update their phones.
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Thanks for the update very informative
derrickonline said:
So I bought the Optimus G, LOVED IT. But couldn't help be tempted by the Nexus 4 which I managed to get ordered in the first round of madness. After using the Nexus 4 for a few weeks, I regretted selling my Optimus G, now I've sold the Nexus 4 and bought another Optimus G. I know I know crazy right.
Anyone trying to decide?
- The Optimus G feels faster than the Nexus 4.
- The HSPA+ which I thought wouldn't be so much of a deal breaker was actually pretty painful. I also got poor reception, dropped calls, and frequently missed calls which I can only attribute to a signal issue, and that I believe somehow related to not having LTE. I can't put my finger on it, but I tried various APNs and still missed calls frequently, and I was getting roughly 1-2Mbps on HSPA+ Never had that issue with any other phone including the Optimus G.
- Battery life on the Optimus G was WAY better than the Nexus 4. This could also be related to the whole aforementioned signal issues I was having causing my battery to drain quickly. But I was very disappointed with battery life.
Jelly Bean while nice is a bit over-rated. Photospere was cool and it worked flawlessly, but how often are we going to use it? It requires an Android phone or Google+ to view. Google Now I was expecting more from it. A little disappointed. Wireless charging on the Nexus 4 was very convenient. You never had to fiddle with the power cord in the middle of the night etc.
So back to the Optimus G I go. I'm surprised this phone isn't getting much publicity. I suspect it's because LG shot themselves in the foot by selling sub par products in the past, locked bootloaders, and failure to update their phones.
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Is optimus G display is wider in width then Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4 , i need wider dsiplay in 4.7 inch space plz reply, i have htc one x it is not wider it is taller. I am asking about only display width not total phone width with bezel and how is the speaker quality is it louder?
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Is optimus G display is wider in width then Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4 , i need wider dsiplay in 4.7 inch space plz reply, i have htc one x it is not wider it is taller. I am asking about only display width not total phone width with bezel and how is the speaker quality is it louder?
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Actually the Optimus G feels WIDER and THINNER. But when I place them together, oddly enough the Nexus 4 just feels a hair thicker. I really think the rounded edges of the Nexus 4 make it feel smaller in width, but thicker in general.
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Actually the Optimus G feels WIDER and THINNER. But when I place them together, oddly enough the Nexus 4 just feels a hair thicker. I really think the rounded edges of the Nexus 4 make it feel smaller in width, but thicker in general.
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I am asking about actual display field width, which is available for use,Plz reply i have to make order via online becuse it is not available in pakistan thats why i cant compare the size. Wider screen is useful for web browsing in portrait mode and I need wider screen in just 4.7 inch phone.plz tell me between Optimus G and Nexus 4, which one has the wider display.and which phone has the loud sound through speaker? Thankx
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I am asking about actual display field width, which is available for use,Plz reply i have to make order via online becuse it is not available in pakistan thats why i cant compare the size. Wider screen is useful for web browsing in portrait mode and I need wider screen in just 4.7 inch phone.plz tell me between Optimus G and Nexus 4, which one has the wider display.and which phone has the loud sound through speaker? Thankx
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Optimus G more viewing space on screen. As far as speakers both are identical.
Its available in Pakistan, i am currently using optimus G, it is wider than S3 and One x. S3 screen a bit taller but this is by far the widest phone just like sensation xl
<3 it
derrickonline said:
So I bought the Optimus G, LOVED IT. But couldn't help be tempted by the Nexus 4 which I managed to get ordered in the first round of madness. After using the Nexus 4 for a few weeks, I regretted selling my Optimus G, now I've sold the Nexus 4 and bought another Optimus G. I know I know crazy right.
Anyone trying to decide?
- The Optimus G feels faster than the Nexus 4.
- The HSPA+ which I thought wouldn't be so much of a deal breaker was actually pretty painful. I also got poor reception, dropped calls, and frequently missed calls which I can only attribute to a signal issue, and that I believe somehow related to not having LTE. I can't put my finger on it, but I tried various APNs and still missed calls frequently, and I was getting roughly 1-2Mbps on HSPA+ Never had that issue with any other phone including the Optimus G.
- Battery life on the Optimus G was WAY better than the Nexus 4. This could also be related to the whole aforementioned signal issues I was having causing my battery to drain quickly. But I was very disappointed with battery life.
- Nexus 4 felt thicker.
- Nexus 4 on screen buttons don't hide in any app other than YouTube taking up precious screen real estate.
Jelly Bean while nice is a bit over-rated. Photospere was cool and it worked flawlessly, but how often are we going to use it? It requires an Android phone or Google+ to view. Google Now I was expecting more from it. A little disappointed. Wireless charging on the Nexus 4 was very convenient. You never had to fiddle with the power cord in the middle of the night etc.
So back to the Optimus G I go. I'm surprised this phone isn't getting much publicity. I suspect it's because LG shot themselves in the foot by selling sub par products in the past, locked bootloaders, and failure to update their phones.
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Yeah For me the HSPA+ was a dealbreaker. I love my Optimus G. I worked cell phones before and always gave LG a second thought because of its direction and lack of attention to customers. I now have faith in LG that they can really turn it around with their elegant design being a huge determining factor. Jellybean is extremely overrated but with project butter being such an improvement on many phones especially the s3, and the optimus g being a powerhouse I wonder how better it will be! Transitions and all the Ui graphics are extremely fast and the touchscreen is super good/sensitive with the Ui being optimized on JB can be the cherry on top! I feel like if LG really wants to capitalize on the LGOG they can add a premium suite to the optimus g kind of like what samsung is doing. Other than that I love everything about my phone.
My minor gripe is of course the glass being both front and back and idea of cold vs hot touching the back. Im afraid of waking up one day and finding my back of my phone cracked. Ever since I installed an invisible shield front and back I have a peace of mind but damn I hope it can endure a drop if that ever happens one day.
Im sure the phone will strengthen through word of mouth and the awesome niche of Optimus G owners there are. I just havent seen many tech sites featuring it as well as it should.
Lol this glass isn't going to take a drop and come out unscathed.
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S3....+n4....+og.....-n4-og=s3!!!
Well as the title suggessts....had the S3 since launch...got an N4, got an OG and since the N4 has been sold on CL and the OG is up for sale as well and I'm back on my S3. Bottom line....it is an incredible device with great specs, but it lacks what the S3 was finally able to bring to the android community! That was the major hurdle faced with Android phones over crapple in the past. They always had better machines but the user experience was just better on an inferior machine! That's how I feel the OG is at it's current state! I guess the best way to describe it...is the phone is blazing fast but it's jumpy....not fluid....and if you come from the S3, even with ICS (JB there's no comparison) it's just not there yet...not to mention all the issues you face if you plug it in to the charger lol....anyhow this is my 2 cents...
fmllc said:
Well as the title suggessts....had the S3 since launch...got an N4, got an OG and since the N4 has been sold on CL and the OG is up for sale as well and I'm back on my S3. Bottom line....it is an incredible device with great specs, but it lacks what the S3 was finally able to bring to the android community! That was the major hurdle faced with Android phones over crapple in the past. They always had better machines but the user experience was just better on an inferior machine! That's how I feel the OG is at it's current state! I guess the best way to describe it...is the phone is blazing fast but it's jumpy....not fluid....and if you come from the S3, even with ICS (JB there's no comparison) it's just not there yet...not to mention all the issues you face if you plug it in to the charger lol....anyhow this is my 2 cents...
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I'm on the fence although I agree with you on the SGS3 but I don't think the G is that bad I think it just needs JB to make it awesome
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I had all the phones GN2, GS3, Htc one x+ and the Galaxy Nexus, the best device so far is the Optimus G, ICS is fast JB is over hyped its the same as ICS. This is the fastest phone right now and the BEST.
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Im thinking the same thing.
I originally had the optimus g for att, then i found i good deal on eBay for the nexus 4, now im heavily considering which phone i should keep. i feel the nexus 4 has a way better/ easier feel/experience compared to the OpG. Battery life is still hard to tell but in my limited experience i think the optimus g at least for me has the worse battery life compared to my previous phones. the LTE over 4g is a real kicker thought and after using lte for only 2 weeks i already miss it. Initially i was all for the OpG, but when i found out otter box only made a case for the Sprint version i was furious. Ive actually started thinking about just keeping both for a month or two, and seeing which one i can get to work to my standards in both speed and battery life. If you guys have any recommendations for prolonging battery use let me know, ive already spotted a couple threads related to the matter.
also just throwing it out there for the nexus 4 "lte Chip" usage, i live in Chicago where areas reportedly might use band 4 of lte, and i didn't get jack diddles. too bad the Nexus didn't have Lte option for like another 100. would definitional keep me on the lg Google train.
Also I do have to say the notification light on the nexus is a much better choice compared to the OpG power button light, seeing as most cases will cover up or severely diminish the usefulness of it.
sorry for rambling. these are just my thoughts as they come to me.
Since picking the phone up and playing with it for over three hours. I have not once thought about it having ics cause everything is so smooth!! Even the best buy rep said the phone is fast! She was like" dang maybe I should have gotten this instead of my gs3."
From typing, to opening apps, to browsing the web. I have not gotten this phone to lag or stutter once. Most of my phone decisions have been over" does the device have any development" This is truly the first phone that I DONT even want to root or flash anything to it.....for now. I'm content with the phone and to me it's a BIG underdog. No offense to the gs3 cause it think it's a great device. But it has nothing on the OG. And I haved ALOT of android devices!
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By extreme luck I've ended up with a Nexus 4, a One X+, and the OG. The N4 is my daily driver and at first I was using the OG as a backup but now I'm using the One X+. It has a bigger dev community and gets a bad rep for running hot or using a Tegra 3 chip. I don't think anything can dethrone my Nexus 4 as my daily driver due to it having amazing dev support. The One X+ I mainly use for battery heavy tasks like YouTube and keeping up with my news and sports.
Nexus 4 - Untouchable developer community (that's what we're all here for right?)
One X+ - Absolutely gorgeous screen and great feel in hand. Also best camera of the three.
OG - It is indisputably the fastest of the three at stock. But lack of development and that awkward wide shape the AT&T version employed has it in the box either waiting for me to sell it or seeing if it can catch up in development. Probably leaning towards the former.
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iiDeadSeriousii said:
By extreme luck I've ended up with a Nexus 4, a One X+, and the OG. The N4 is my daily driver and at first I was using the OG as a backup but now I'm using the One X+. It has a bigger dev community and gets a bad rep for running hot or using a Tegra 3 chip. I don't think anything can dethrone my Nexus 4 as my daily driver due to it having amazing dev support. The One X+ I mainly use for battery heavy tasks like YouTube and keeping up with my news and sports.
Nexus 4 - Untouchable developer community (that's what we're all here for right?)
One X+ - Absolutely gorgeous screen and great feel in hand. Also best camera of the three.
OG - It is indisputably the fastest of the three at stock. But lack of development and that awkward wide shape the AT&T version employed has it in the box either waiting for me to sell it or seeing if it can catch up in development. Probably leaning towards the former.
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I have a Nexus 4 as well and use it on at&t and love how smooth it is compared to my last device the GS3 but I'm thinking of trading it for the the at&t OG because the onlly way the Nexus 4 has great battery is if you switch to 2G/edge but its pointless because with those speeds its too slow to use really
It is difficult to explain to someone how the OG feels more premium than the N4! Although they are almost twins, the OG is way superior. In feel, display and most certainly, battery life.
If LG would only open the bootloader and the source code, this would be the top dog out there for rom extremist.
Just my 2 cents.
The N4 is a great device especially for the price, but I haven't missed it yet.
With project freegee we have an unlocked boot loader.
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REDFOCZ said:
With project freegee we have an unlocked boot loader.
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Yes, I understand that and that is great. It is really appreciated all the work that was done to achieve this. It would be nice if Lg would have offered this up on it's own thou.
maddog497 said:
Yes, I understand that and that is great. It is really appreciated all the work that was done to achieve this. It would be nice if Lg would have offered this up on it's own thou.
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What does it matter since our devs unlocked it themselves? Still not seeing your logic.
Let me start this off with these are just swine thoughts I have been thinking. I like the g2 (AT&T IS WHAT I HAVE). Big BATTERY, big screen, phone feels good in the hand, ect. I had previously been on the fence of the g2 and the n5. Seeing 4.4.1 was just dropped and from the n5 thread there are gobs and gobs of roms and kernels and mods. Coming from a gnex I knew the g2 didn't have the dev attention like nexus devices. I see lg roms that are modded, custom roms such as vanir, pacrom and such...I've only had the g2 less than 15 days and all in all I like it. I just miss the flashing and testing. My g2 is rooted,exposed w g2, camera mod, dpi dropped and such.
Am I just having withdrawals and I actually have a better phone than the n5? Probably..
My one question.. when 4.4 officially drops on the g2 would there be more devs (roms and kernels) that jump on the g2 or will it b somewhat scarce like it is now. Again I like the g2 but not sure I made the right decision.
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If you get a Nexus 5.....
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The Nexus 5 is a "Chumps" G2. its "half" the phone.
The G2 Development scene is on fire and will only get better and better.
My opinion, as someone who owns the G2 now (for the second time) and someone who's owned the N5 (and probably still would if it didn't have a mic issue that I returned it for)...
...if you like tinkering, ROMing, modding, and generally messing with your phone, then the N5 is the way to go. While I did return mine, I'll probably pick up another one at some point if only so I'll have an "unbrickable" phone to play around with.
My G2 is rooted as well and I'm running stock with Xposed and G2 Xposed installed, an ad blocker, and that's pretty much it. The G2 is the superior phone when it comes to battery life (by far) and the camera. The N5 is the superior phone if you like tinkering and you want a phone that's got tons of developer support.
I will say this...while I love both these phones, neither works as well FOR ME as my Moto X. I know, I know...why am I posting that here? I'm just giving my own personal account. I've loved my carrier edition 16gb Moto X so much that I decided to grab a 32gb MotoMaker X during the Cyber Monday (on Wednesday) deal. That's how good it is.
I'm sure at some point I'll sell the G2 and probably use the funds to grab another N5. While I don't like tinkering as much as I used to, I do still have that bug every once in a while, so having one around would be nice.
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If you get a Nexus 5.....
The Nexus 5 is a "Chumps" G2. its "half" the phone.
The G2 Development scene is on fire and will only get better and better.
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That is what I hope. I hope the scene will grow. Coming from I Toro gnex the dev scene wasn't as big as Maguro but you still had stuff to chose from. The battery is amazing. Playing games on the gnex with less than 50% I would usually need the charger plugged in as the battery would be hit pretty hard. With the g2 at 35 % I don't need the charger. Really my only gripe is all the white. White settings, sms, notifications. Is there an exposed or something where we can theme like theme chooser? I can always sell a year down the road. Just needed to see if I was being rash and unrealistic on the greatness of the n5.
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I'm actually trading my N5 for a G2 today lol. Better battery and camera and still aosp Roms like cm or slim
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KentuckyHouse said:
My opinion, as someone who owns the G2 now (for the second time) and someone who's owned the N5 (and probably still would if it didn't have a mic issue that I returned it for)...
...if you like tinkering, ROMing, modding, and generally messing with your phone, then the N5 is the way to go. While I did return mine, I'll probably pick up another one at some point if only so I'll have an "unbrickable" phone to play around with.
My G2 is rooted as well and I'm running stock with Xposed and G2 Xposed installed, an ad blocker, and that's pretty much it. The G2 is the superior phone when it comes to battery life (by far) and the camera. The N5 is the superior phone if you like tinkering and you want a phone that's got tons of developer support.
I will say this...while I love both these phones, neither works as well FOR ME as my Moto X. I know, I know...why am I posting that here? I'm just giving my own personal account. I've loved my carrier edition 16gb Moto X so much that I decided to grab a 32gb MotoMaker X during the Cyber Monday (on Wednesday) deal. That's how good it is.
I'm sure at some point I'll sell the G2 and probably use the funds to grab another N5. While I don't like tinkering as much as I used to, I do still have that bug every once in a while, so having one around would be nice.
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Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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mike2518 said:
Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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Sure, no problem.
I'll say up front it's hard to explain. I was one of those people that wasn't wowed by the Moto X when it was introduced, because of the seemingly "sub par" specs. How in the world could this phone compete with the other flagships that I'd had over the past couple of years (S2, S3, S4, Note 2, LGOG, G2, Nexus 5, iPhone 5S)? All I can say is, it does. At least for me.
It wasn't until I actually went to my closest AT&T store and put one in my hand that I fell head over heels for it. The in-the-hand feeling is like nothing I've experienced with any Android phone I've owned. It's solid, got a great weight to it, and feels very premium. But it also FLIES. No hint of stutter or lag at all.
Of course, it helps if you're a person that really likes a stock Android experience. If you like all the bells and whistles of TouchWiz or LG's skin or Sense, then stock Android might seem bland to you. But I love stock, and the Moto X is stock on steroids because of the few unique things Motorola threw in that you don't think you'll use until you actually own the phone. Active Display (notifications), Assist, Motorola Connect, and Touchless Controls make it an experience unlike any other phone. I was never one to talk to my phone, but Touchless Controls is something I use 10-20 times a day and it just keeps getting better since it's now hosted in the Play Store and doesn't need a full firmware upgrade to upgrade itself.
And Active Display (notifications) have RUINED every other phone for me. To be able to glance at your phone, not touch it, and know if you've got a notification is awesome. Sure, you can do the same thing with the LED light on the G2 or any of the Samsung phones, but it's not the same. Again, it's just something you have to experience in order to get it.
A couple of other things...the camera wasn't great at first, but that camera update fixed it unbelievably. It's SO much better now. It's not G2 or 5S great yet, but it's not far behind. Another thing I love in a great phone is the speaker. Not for music, but for when I'm in the car and don't have my headset, so I can talk hands free. The speaker on the Moto X is WAY better than the speaker on the G2 (which is soft and distorts badly when you turn it all the way up). The X speaker can get loud, but doesn't distort...ever.
I highly recommend the Moto X to everyone that asks. It's simply the best Android phone I've ever used and has me excited to see where Motorola goes from here. They're off to a great start under Google tutelage.
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Let me start this off with these are just swine thoughts I have been thinking. I like the g2 (AT&T IS WHAT I HAVE). Big BATTERY, big screen, phone feels good in the hand, ect. I had previously been on the fence of the g2 and the n5. Seeing 4.4.1 was just dropped and from the n5 thread there are gobs and gobs of roms and kernels and mods. Coming from a gnex I knew the g2 didn't have the dev attention like nexus devices. I see lg roms that are modded, custom roms such as vanir, pacrom and such...I've only had the g2 less than 15 days and all in all I like it. I just miss the flashing and testing. My g2 is rooted,exposed w g2, camera mod, dpi dropped and such.
Am I just having withdrawals and I actually have a better phone than the n5? Probably..
My one question.. when 4.4 officially drops on the g2 would there be more devs (roms and kernels) that jump on the g2 or will it b somewhat scarce like it is now. Again I like the g2 but not sure I made the right decision.
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Exactly what I was thinking
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Sure, no problem.
I'll say up front it's hard to explain. I was one of those people that wasn't wowed by the Moto X when it was introduced, because of the seemingly "sub par" specs. How in the world could this phone compete with the other flagships that I'd had over the past couple of years (S2, S3, S4, Note 2, LGOG, G2, Nexus 5, iPhone 5S)? All I can say is, it does. At least for me.
It wasn't until I actually went to my closest AT&T store and put one in my hand that I fell head over heels for it. The in-the-hand feeling is like nothing I've experienced with any Android phone I've owned. It's solid, got a great weight to it, and feels very premium. But it also FLIES. No hint of stutter or lag at all.
Of course, it helps if you're a person that really likes a stock Android experience. If you like all the bells and whistles of TouchWiz or LG's skin or Sense, then stock Android might seem bland to you. But I love stock, and the Moto X is stock on steroids because of the few unique things Motorola threw in that you don't think you'll use until you actually own the phone. Active Display (notifications), Assist, Motorola Connect, and Touchless Controls make it an experience unlike any other phone. I was never one to talk to my phone, but Touchless Controls is something I use 10-20 times a day and it just keeps getting better since it's now hosted in the Play Store and doesn't need a full firmware upgrade to upgrade itself.
And Active Display (notifications) have RUINED every other phone for me. To be able to glance at your phone, not touch it, and know if you've got a notification is awesome. Sure, you can do the same thing with the LED light on the G2 or any of the Samsung phones, but it's not the same. Again, it's just something you have to experience in order to get it.
A couple of other things...the camera wasn't great at first, but that camera update fixed it unbelievably. It's SO much better now. It's not G2 or 5S great yet, but it's not far behind. Another thing I love in a great phone is the speaker. Not for music, but for when I'm in the car and don't have my headset, so I can talk hands free. The speaker on the Moto X is WAY better than the speaker on the G2 (which is soft and distorts badly when you turn it all the way up). The X speaker can get loud, but doesn't distort...ever.
I highly recommend the Moto X to everyone that asks. It's simply the best Android phone I've ever used and has me excited to see where Motorola goes from here. They're off to a great start under Google tutelage.
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Wow, thx for the really informative perspective. I've got one thing I wanna ask you that really concerns me the most, it's about the display size and resolution. Having first used the note 2 for a year and adjusting really well to the g2's screen size, which I think is the perfect size balance, how does it feel to use the moto? Does the smaller screen size bother u or is it better in your opinion?
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mike2518 said:
Wow, thx for the really informative perspective. I've got one thing I wanna ask you that really concerns me the most, it's about the display size and resolution. Having first used the note 2 for a year and adjusting really well to the g2's screen size, which I think is the perfect size balance, how does it feel to use the moto? Does the smaller screen size bother u or is it better in your opinion?
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You're welcome. Glad I could help!
No doubt coming back down to the 4.7" screen on the X will take some time to adjust to, even from the G2. It took me a few days as the last phones I was using before getting my Moto X were the Note 2 and S4. But, the screen is actually very underrated, in my opinion. It gets pretty bright (I tend to keep mine set around 25% unless I'm in direct sunlight in which case I'll bump it up to 50-75% as needed). It's also got a lot warmer color than the G2 (because it's AMOLED compared to the LCD on the G2), but LG is known for it's very blue tint on it's screens. Brightness-wise, I prefer the AMOLED as I think it's easier on the eyes. I get a lot of eye strain from the very bright, very blue G2 screen. That's something I don't get on the X's screen.
Another thing about the screens...the viewing angles on the X are GREAT. You can nearly turn it sideways and still read the screen. The G2, in my opinion, is awful, maybe as bad as some of the Sony phones (which are known for their terrible viewing angles).
As far as the comparison between 720p on the X and 1080p on the G2, yes, there's a difference. But it's not THAT noticeable and the battery savings are worth it on a phone as one-hand friendly as the X. I realize the battery savings don't mean a lot when you're comparing it to the G2 since the G2 has that huge battery, but if you want something that's not huge yet still want amazing battery life, the X will do nicely.
One preference I have is I like the front of my phones to be black (or dark blue in the case of the S3). I've always thought white fronts on phones wash out the display, no matter how good it is. That's just a preference of mine, though.
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You're welcome. Glad I could help!
No doubt coming back down to the 4.7" screen on the X will take some time to adjust to, even from the G2. It took me a few days as the last phones I was using before getting my Moto X were the Note 2 and S4. But, the screen is actually very underrated, in my opinion. It gets pretty bright (I tend to keep mine set around 25% unless I'm in direct sunlight in which case I'll bump it up to 50-75% as needed). It's also got a lot warmer color than the G2 (because it's AMOLED compared to the LCD on the G2), but LG is known for it's very blue tint on it's screens. Brightness-wise, I prefer the AMOLED as I think it's easier on the eyes. I get a lot of eye strain from the very bright, very blue G2 screen. That's something I don't get on the X's screen.
Another thing about the screens...the viewing angles on the X are GREAT. You can nearly turn it sideways and still read the screen. The G2, in my opinion, is awful, maybe as bad as some of the Sony phones (which are known for their terrible viewing angles).
As far as the comparison between 720p on the X and 1080p on the G2, yes, there's a difference. But it's not THAT noticeable and the battery savings are worth it on a phone as one-hand friendly as the X. I realize the battery savings don't mean a lot when you're comparing it to the G2 since the G2 has that huge battery, but if you want something that's not huge yet still want amazing battery life, the X will do nicely.
One preference I have is I like the front of my phones to be black (or dark blue in the case of the S3). I've always thought white fronts on phones wash out the display, no matter how good it is. That's just a preference of mine, though.
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I am really tempted to try out the Moto X now! Thanks for your informative and personal review!
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I am really tempted to try out the Moto X now! Thanks for your informative and personal review!
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Yeah, sure it is subjective, but it is very interesting how specs on paper are seemingly becoming less and less important compared to real innovation, customization and originality. I am here thinking of the Touchless Control and Active display etc on the Moto X
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Thx again, makes me want to go out to a brick mortar like best buy and try playing with their display model before deciding what to do with that coupon deal. I've read and watched quite alot about the moto, but haven't had the chance to actually see one in person yet. I'll try to do that this weekend.
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Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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If u decide not to buy the moto x, can you give me your code? I am buying my brother a moto x for Xmas and I couldn't get the code in time thanks
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Yeah, sure it is subjective, but it is very interesting how specs on paper are seemingly becoming less and less important compared to real innovation, customization and originality. I am here thinking of the Touchless Control and Active display etc on the Moto X
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We're definitely entering a good time in the mobile industry, one where specs don't matter nearly as much as optimization. It's what set the iPhone apart from other OS's for so long, but Apple had a distinct advantage because it controlled both software and hardware. Now Google/Motorola have each other, so they can start down that path to optimization (and I think the first very large step down that path is the Moto X). I'd all but written off Motorola phones after the Atrix HD that I'd had, but the X has me extremely excited to see what else is coming down the pipeline from Motorola/Google. :good:
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We're definitely entering a good time in the mobile industry, one where specs don't matter nearly as much as optimization. It's what set the iPhone apart from other OS's for so long, but Apple had a distinct advantage because it controlled both software and hardware. Now Google/Motorola have each other, so they can start down that path to optimization (and I think the first very large step down that path is the Moto X). I'd all but written off Motorola phones after the Atrix HD that I'd had, but the X has me extremely excited to see what else is coming down the pipeline from Motorola/Google. :good:
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Truth! Optimization is a very important factor in the user experience. I remember buying the iPhone 3GS back in the day instead of an Android phone purely because of the smoothness of the OS due to the great optimization
I'm going to add that although I thought the moto x looked amazing, I have previously owned the Motorola photon. When I first bought the phone I loved it, then Motorola stepped in and canceled all firmware updates for the phone, although they made a press release saying they would continue support which they later went back on. I'll never get a Motorola phone for this reason and this reason alone. How pathetic of a company.
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If u decide not to buy the moto x, can you give me your code? I am buying my brother a moto x for Xmas and I couldn't get the code in time thanks
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I'm not sure what I'll do yet, but in the mean time I see that eBay has a ton of these on sale for like a dollar. Check it out
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I had a N5 for a week then dropped it for the g2. If you want more roms than you can shake a stick at then the N5 is for you. If you want nice hardware, useable battery (imho N5 just isn't useable as a modern smartphone due to battery) then get G2. The screen and lack of bezel on the G2 is stunning. Id say the G2 is a grown up N5. Fyi, I had an N4 since November last year til the moment the N5 came out and after a few days decided that it was no upgrade.
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I currently have a GS3 with CM11 4.4.2 and I'm thinking of upgrading. I've been doing some research and my two options are Nexus 5 or LG G2. I know well the differences, but I was wondering how the LG G2 with Kitkat compares to the Nexus 5?
I don't really care about the camera (as long as it works). I usually have Tasker, BT (synced with my G-Shock watch) and BitTorrent Sync running 24/7 (I know the G2 has a bigger battery that I could use, but I'm wondering if it makes that big of a difference).
Any feedback is welcomed.
Thanks,
Vic.
N5
horrible.speakers, and washed out display
G2
Perfect hardware
But software is way behind
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N5
horrible.speakers, and washed out display
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Perfect hardware
But software is way behind
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IMO n5 display looks better than g2.
Nexus 4, 4.4.2, franco, ART
hamad138 said:
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I heard that with the G2 people have problems hearing you... well, the same post reported the same on the N5, but the G2 was worse.
Seriously thou, who uses their cell phones to make calls? ;-p
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I don't really care about the camera (as long as it works).
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then LG G2 is best for you
victorbrca said:
I currently have a GS3 with CM11 4.4.2 and I'm thinking of upgrading. I've been doing some research and my two options are Nexus 5 or LG G2. I know well the differences, but I was wondering how the LG G2 with Kitkat compares to the Nexus 5?
I don't really care about the camera (as long as it works). I usually have Tasker, BT (synced with my G-Shock watch) and BitTorrent Sync running 24/7 (I know the G2 has a bigger battery that I could use, but I'm wondering if it makes that big of a difference).
Any feedback is welcomed.
Thanks,
Vic.
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I got the LG G2 less than a month ago. I've been asking myself that question since I got it (G2 vs N5).
I almost regretted getting the G2 but the battery is too good. I ended up flashing custom ROMs instead of waiting for LG's OTA and I am SO glad I did.
This phone now feels like a Nexus 5 in every way except for the shell. I put on ParanoidAndroid and it works flawlessly. The sweet part is I get to have the latest stock 4.4.2 android with no bloatware, and I still have the large battery of the LG G2.
I held both in my hand before I made a decision. I was really dead set on getting a Nexus 5 because it was so much cheaper (plus I was coming from the N4 which I loved), but something about it didn't vibe with me. There was a sharp edge that dug into the heel of my hand on the back of the N5. Not painful, but enough to make me aware of it which is also enough to annoy. The G2 was more comfortable.
So I went with the G2 with the intention of flashing it to an AOSP rom. I regret some things--I would have really loved to keep wireless charging of the N5, plus the material on the back of the Nexus 5 beats the material on the back of the G2 by a mile in my eyes. But I could never be happy with a device that I wasn't totally comfortable using.
That said, a family member has a Nexus 5 so I get to play with both. While the N5 has features I would have prefered keeping, I don't regret my decision to go with the G2 instead. It's a great device.
I actually had the nexus 5 and traded fir a g2. The battery difference is amazing. I get almost double the screen time with the g2. The camera and screen on g2 are also nicer and then all the other stuff is Pretty much the same (besides software obviously) and the nexus 5 is a tiny bit smaller. I also don't really like the buttons on the g2 but I have the verizon version so they are smaller than normal. At least they don't rattle like a lot of the nexus 5 ones. A case helps a lot with finding the buttons easier. Overall I prefer the g2 because of the bigger battery and nicer screen. The nexus 5 has yellowish tint thigh I didn't really notice until trying the g2. The nexus 5 was better for me in terms of looks which I thought were nicer though I cover it with a case anyway and the software was smoother. Coming front an s3 you'll find the g2 great and I'd go with that one. Flash a cushion Rom and it'll be a better version of the nexus 5 imo. Hope this helps
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if you have to ask then just go with the nexus 5.....because you obviously dont know the importance of owning the G2 so you will not miss it.
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I heard that with the G2 people have problems hearing you... well, the same post reported the same on the N5, but the G2 was worse.
Seriously thou, who uses their cell phones to make calls? ;-p
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Never had this problem with my G2. People have praised the audio quality from my phone for the 5 months or so I've had it
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I got the LG G2 less than a month ago. I've been asking myself that question since I got it (G2 vs N5).
I almost regretted getting the G2 but the battery is too good. I ended up flashing custom ROMs instead of waiting for LG's OTA and I am SO glad I did.
This phone now feels like a Nexus 5 in every way except for the shell. I put on ParanoidAndroid and it works flawlessly. The sweet part is I get to have the latest stock 4.4.2 android with no bloatware, and I still have the large battery of the LG G2.
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I came from a GNex running cm 10.1 and the g2 is a thousand times better. there are things I miss not having or being able to easily configure on the stock Rom but I don't think I could be
any happier with it. it's not super over the top like touchwiz and even the stock launcher has allowed me not to install nova prime. I'm on vzw so my version has wireless charging.
the battery life of the g2 is simply amazing. this is my first phone without a removable battery and I do not worry about running out of juice later in the day. nor do I have to change my usage habits or carry spare batteries. the battery is going to last the entire day, period.
the knock on feature let's u forget about the button placement entirely. I still use my gn on my wireless network and find myself tapping the screen to turn it on every single time. it's something every phone should have.
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Originally i got G2 because my gnex was beyond dead and on Tmobile jump I could get N5 when it came out. Now not happening i will either get the G3 or G2 in white. Not worth it to switch. Aosp was my main reason for n5 but with all the dev support for g2 i get aosp plus now i know i have the better screen and battery life on the g2! Cheers!
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If the camera isn't a big deal then honestly it's a question of battery and software. I don't really think the buttons make a huge difference, especially with double tap to wake. As a Verizon customer, I was not able to consider the Nexus, but as an incredibly heavy user of my phone, I wouldn't switch to the Nexus even if I could, the battery on this phone is just too fantastic. The Verizon variant doesn't sacrifice wireless charging, and I love the camera on it, and the screen is definitely higher end. There is the matter of software. Obviously the Nexus 5 comes out of the box with a pretty much flawless version of the latest of AOSP. The G2 has plenty of custom ROMs that are quite nice. But like with most non-existent devices, there are some minor issues Sometimes due to having older proprietary drivers/binaries. For me it isn't an issue, some of these ROM/kernel combinations are solid as a rock for me. And then there's the stock ROM. Honestly, it's fantastic, probably the best OEM ROM I have ever used. I ran Malladus, a slightly modified version of it for a long time and honestly I only switched because of a few very specific things that I just had customize. Stock/Stock-based + G2 Xposed is a fantastic combination. It's up to you and you know how you use your phone, but for me the battery alone would seal the deal. It's just so liberating to have it and not have to worry about it.
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The only thing that really hinders the G2 is the outdated software otherwise it beats the N5 with a larger battery and better camera. Oh and
I really happen to like the rear facing buttons a whole lot. It makes one handed operation a breeze. Unless of course if you happen to have the vzw version where they changed the buttons and made them smaller and flatter which really sucks if you ask me.
Had the nexus 5 and it was very nice....but the g2 is better...,software is behind...yes...but its not like the gs is running ice cream sandwich.
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Thanks a lot for all the replies everyone. I really like the feel and case of the Nexus 5, and I actually dislike the buttons and the LG logo on the front of the G2. But the battery is a big thing for me as I'm always running a lot of apps in the background. And software is not a biggie because I'll be putting kitkat on it.
Now I just need to make sure my Casio watch is compatible with it.
Thanks again.
Vic.
G2
One more advantage of g2 is probably accessories like otterbox. You won't find that for nexus 5. I don't use otter box either way but a lot of people care about that thigh I think the case is way too big ans ruins thephone.
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Battery is definitely ridiculously better on the g2 but dev support and true bugless aosp is better on n5 it's all about what you want
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Battery is definitely ridiculously better on the g2 but dev support and true bugless aosp is better on n5 it's all about what you want
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+1 to that but once we get kitkat aosp should improve
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What device were you using before G2, and what made you go for the G2?
What's the best single upgrade on your G2 from your old device? Speed? Camera? Sound?
I'll go first:
I came from Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000, which was a great phone. I just grew tired of having to charge at least twice a day no matter what. The G2 has amazing battery life, also it's faster (obviously) and that eases up on being annoyed by the constant lags of N7000. However, the speaker placement was kinda better on N7000 (back side), at least for when holding the G2 in landscape. My finger tends to block the speaker on the G2, never happened on the N7000. Also, ROM development is awesome on the N7000 (still), which is something I miss on the G2. Luckily Flex 1.5 is fast and stable, never had any problems. Knock on feature: Awesome! Button placement: Awesome! Also, camera on the G2 is an amazing upgrade from the N7000, and that what I think is best about upgrading from N7000.
I'll never look back.
I came from an iPhone 4 and the reason I changed was to get out of Apple's ecosystem.
What opened my eyes for Android was that I bought a Chinese Android tabled and I was overwhelmed with the things I could do with it. Nobody forced you to run one specific software and you could overclock, underclock etc.
Then I realized which kind of prison Apple has put their customers in, and since it was time for a new phone (had my i4 since Q2 2011 and it was becoming laggy) I wanted something awesome.
When I first purchased my iPhone, it could handle virtually EVERY game, but as it grew older it started to lag even with simple games and the whole user experience wasn't as pleasant as before.
So when I was looking for a new phone, I had some requirements:
- Good battery life
- Display Density same as or over my old iPhone
- Good hardware
I really don't use my camera that much, so that wasn't a problem for me at all but it was nice to know it had a 13MP shooter with OIS.
My choices were boiled down to either the Note 3, LG G2 or Nexus 5. I disliked the XPERIA Z1 - no idea why.
I wanted the Note mainly because of the stylus and the split-screen, but it's size and price were a huge turnoff. The Note 3 was about $200 more than G2.
The LG had a nice screen, good size (albeit a tad too big since my fingers are relatively small), great battery life and a smooth UI - and it was cheap too!
The Nexus 5 was the phone I was wanting the very most prior to it's release - Stock android, timely updates and blazing fast. In Denmark, however, you can only get the 16 gb version and many reviews claimed that the battery wasn't really big enough. The Nexus 5 was priced equally to the LG G2.
I was quite unsure about the hardware buttons being placed on the back and the fragility of the phone, but I still purchased it. I haven't regret it (and I won't be doing that anytime soon) and it continues to amaze me.
I was uncertain about the "future-proof"-ment of the Snapdragon 800, but when I saw the announcement of the Snapdragon 805, I figured it wouldn't be that much of an upgrade to the Snapdragon 800 and that the next-gen 64-bit processors wouldn't come before late '14. I plan on keeping my G2 for another two or three years and despite the "slow" updates, I am seriously considering LG as my next phone as well.
I came from nexus 5.
Main reason was battery and storage. I had 16 gb nexus 5 abs was able to sell it and get a 32 gb g2 for the same price.
Battery also lasts twice as long. On nexus 5 I averaged 4 hours sot on the g2 I get 4 ande still 50 percent left. Its Awesome. I also like the extra features. Stock on nexus 5 got kinda boring. If I want aosp I'll just flash a custom Rom
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i came from the LG G Pro AND the Xperia Z. i honestly loved my g pro but it was never loved by lg. With my xperia z i loved everything but after playing with the g2s camera i fell in love. Especially with the manual focus.
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Galaxy Nexus. Needed an upgrade. Wanted a N5 but wasn't available on Verizon and . Wanted a Note3 but too big and closed dev and no Qi. G2 was just too awesome.
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You left out the "I like peanut butter" option in the poll.
I came from the GS3. I was a previous crack flasher on the GS3, because there was always a feature I wanted that was only available in custom ROMS. After having the G2 since launch, I've flashed a good number or ROMS, but ALWAYS go back to stock rooted. It has all the features, battery life and reliability I could ever want. I've never been content with any phone I've had stock, but I can honestly say this phone is perfect for me. For once I haven't even looked at what phones are going to be released, I could care less. I've found the phone that does everything I need and it has freed me from the constant wanting of a new phone.
Came from a HTC One X.
Loved this phone, but w/ only 1 gig of ram, the experience wasn't as smooth as I would've liked. I'm a Sense fan and it was a little tough to give that up (I think i'm the only person who loves blinkfeed). When looking for an upgrade, I wanted the best processor I could find for the cheapest money (off contract). This phone was it. Best attribute of this phone has to be the battery. This thing is a beast and very innovative in the way it was designed. I'm also very impressed with the remote app. Very solid app if I say so myself. After spending a few days with this device, it makes my One X feel small in every way. I feel like I have found the device that I can truly stick with for long time.
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I have had a journey with cell phones and now I have ended up with the G2 and This device is a straight beast!
I got the iPhone 5S on launch day and then decided I wanted to go back to Android and I traded it for a Note 3. Note 3 really didn't live up to the hype and decided to go back with the 5S. Shortly I just realized how limited ios is and decided the only thing left to try up to the standard of those previous phones is the G2.
I feel this device is better than the N3 by a long shot. The way LG interface handles the OS is phenomenal! Battery life is a beast and I have experienced no lag at all. I haven't got involved with the camera too much but I snapped a few pictures and they have come out great. Installed Nova launcher and SwiftKey and I'm good to go!!!
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Well i came from an s4 and have to say the g2 is way bettery, brighter screen faster and way better battery life, only thing i a little annoyed with right now is my screen is cracked again.. i got my g2 from my father he had it dropped it and cracked the screen so i traded him my s4 and replaced the screen on it, well what do you know... it dropped off my night stand on the floor from 2 feet and cracked again... :crying: i like the little to no Bessie on the side but lg definitional needs to do something about its display, now it does not recognize touch on the lower half. i had a screen protector on and at 1st did not notice it was cracked, i would rather be able to use it with the cracked screen...
I had a Lumia 920 earlier. It was a beautiful phone but that's about it. Lack of apps was a big pain. I was looking for a phone with a good camera and a big screen. S4 fitted my bill but it's so common that everyone who doesn't have an iPhone has it. Then I came across G2. Read the reviews etc and realized that this was a phone that was just made for me (I can vouch on that!).
I understand techie things well but I'm still learning about custom ROMs and Mods. The choices available in terms of apps and ROMs are mind boggling and then I'm still looking for answers on rooting and flashing. I read horror stories on how rooted phones get "bricked" when they get OTAs but there is no clear answer on how to stop OTAs or how to retain the root in spite of OTAs. Anyways, it's an interesting world out here on flashing and customization and I like it!
I came from an iPhone 4s. Probably the most compelling reason why I switched is the awesome display of the G2 (and the specs as well). I just got tired of the small screen size of the iPhone, although I somewhat miss the better selection of apps in the App Store and the overall simplicity of iOS. On the other hand, the ability to customize Android to my liking kind of evens it out for me. It just take more work than usual, but nothing too complicated.
i am pretty disappointed by the camera...i expected so much from a 13mp shooter with OIS...eveythng else is superv
I've got a VS980 with the latest Mahdi ROM & furnace kernel and I'm very happy. Camera doesn't matter that much to me, and I'm sure the software will improve. I've had excellent battery life, very little SODs and no call echo. Not going to change ROMs any time soon.
Love my G2 but won't be getting another LG phone.
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Love my G2 but won't be getting another LG phone.
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Same here. Unless g3 is same size but rumors put it at 5.5 inches. I'll probably go with a Sony. They have some sweet phones and being water proof is a big bonus.
But for now in loving the g2 especially the amazing battery and I'm hoping to keep this for a while
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Same here. Unless g3 is same size but rumors put it at 5.5 inches. I'll probably go with a Sony. They have some sweet phones and being water proof is a big bonus.
But for now in loving the g2 especially the amazing battery and I'm hoping to keep this for a while
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Yup. Looking at Sony and the new HTC one! .
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From s4--- the G2 is awesome specs camera battery and display
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if kitkat isnt nexus smooth I am getting a nexus next time or an apple if they ever increase screensize.
No Samsung, htc or Sony. They fail my smoothness tests.
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if kitkat isnt nexus smooth I am getting a nexus next time or an apple if they ever increase screensize.
No Samsung, htc or Sony. They fail my smoothness tests.
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Have you tried the z1? That beast is as smooth as a nexus And smoother than the g2 for sure when it comes down to hi. It's not anywhere near as bloated as touchwiz and lg ui but it's nit as bare as stock either. Perfect in between. I was going to get a z1s but it was locked to tmobile so I traded for the g2 instead. And I'm happy with it though the verizon version buttons are annoying to try and press
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Forgive me, I'm sure these posts keep cropping up but I just had to share.
Got a Samsung Note 4, and yes, it does a lot, and does it quickly. But....
Believe it or not, my G2 keeps up with it on all fronts and on many of them, surges ahead.
1st, the screen that the G2 got is still nearly unbeatable. I know the Note four is higher res, but the G2 screen is bright and clear, the colors are snappy and the thing pops. It's far more 'exciting' to look at and you really can't tell the difference in res. Further, the glass on the G2 is the most glorious I've used, very smooth and very, very hard. 2 years on, it still feels like liquid with very few scratches on it, without ever having used a case. The Note four, 2 weeks old, micro-scratch hell.
2nd, the battery kills the Note, hands down. I'm rooted and haven't refreshed in many months so it's settled down, I use DS battery saver and SD maid, and consistently the phone that's still living at 11pm is the G2. All the rest have collapsed and are recuperating with their chargers.
And lastly, speed. The Note does a lot of things. It's a productivity demon, it can multi-task very many different functions without ever slowing down, it's consistent and whatever you throw at it -games open, internetting, office+cloud, video/music, Facebook, split window, multi-window, window-in-window, - all AT THE SAME TIME, it doesn't stumble. Doesn't even cough.
But.
The G2 is faster. Imagine that. At everything it does within its system, it's faster. Once on the net no phone can beat the Note's vicious engine but everything within the G2's system is quicker. Opening and switching Apps, gliding through screens etc is not only very fast but very smooth, and.... The experience is like no other because of that wonderfully curved, beautifully coated, extra tough glass.
A bonus: that beautifully constructed, stock G2 home launcher! Yeah, I know, I'm the first to change launchers, used them ALL trust me, all, the stock G2 launcher is the slickest.
I was going to sell my G2 but I'm going to keep it. For life. Once in a while a company gets it right, and the G2 got it right. The few things it didn't, it tried to correct for in the G3 - the measly 16gb which just doesn't cut it these days, no access to the battery or to expandable memory -these things hurt it but the G3 is a completely different machine. And it's not as good.
The LgG2 chassis has become quite simply, one of the best I've ever owned. Things came together for LG here like a good number one hit - very hard to replicate. I hope they manage to pull something off with the G4 that erases their rush with the G3 - not that it's a bad Phone.
Sorry for my rant but there it is. After a month with both phones side-by-side, I had to let you all know. The G2 rocks properly. Like nothing else out there. Still.
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Agreed... I have had mine for over a year Now...I used to be a phone addict always wanting something faster...well the lg g2 is the only phone that has felt "fast" enough...the battery is amazing and the screen is amazing as well..I kivr the bezel and lg's software...hands down the best phone I have ever owned still 1 year down the road.
G2 r0cKz
I have g2. Not selling yet. But I like g3 and note 4 is really good. I think I can keep g2 for this year.
Ive note 3 and g2...love them both so much...g2 got better screen and the battery life is amazingggg...like u said this phone is rock still
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Still rocking my g2 but a lot of your post is just patently false from using my gf's Note 4. The res is distinguishable, text looks a lot crisper on the note and that's something I noticed from first glance. Same for performance, I'm satisfied with my G2's performance but the G3 and Note 4 are just snappier. Only thing I can't speak definitively on is battery life as I haven't used the Note 4 for extended periods of time but I don't see how a used G2 battery is beating a brand new phone's battery, even if the resolution is higher the note is also amoled which will save power in certain circumstances. That sounds more like app/wakelock differences or one phone being rooted with the correct kernels/changes while the other is not.
We can love our G2 because it's still a great phone without hyping it against newer models. I'll probably have my g2 until the G4 or some other phone comes out later this year but I won't delude myself into thinking it's an objectively better phone than things with objectively better screens/processors/battery.
I got my G2 bundled with a postpaid plan on a 2-year contract. At the time, I was expecting that, after a year, I'd be looking for a replacement phone just to keep up with the times. But it's already been 16 months, and I still can't find any reason to drop this phone and get a new one. Heck, I even like this better than the G3, TBH. I even think that I'll be keeping this one active even after I renew my contract and get a new phone, maybe the next Note.
Agree G2 is perfect sized phone. Especially with the Verzion version having wireless charging. Do wish it had microSD slot. Thankfully Google+ backup fixes that.
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Speed, Display, Power, Features and whatnot? You name it and we have it. Salute to the LG for pulling up a truly smartphone. Truly Amazing.
MicroMod777 said:
Agree G2 is perfect sized phone. Especially with the Verzion version having wireless charging. Do wish it had microSD slot. Thankfully Google+ backup fixes that.
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Manbot27 said:
Still rocking my g2 but a lot of your post is just patently false from using my gf's Note 4. The res is distinguishable...I'm satisfied with my G2's performance but the G3 and Note 4 are just snappier...I don't see how a used G2 battery is beating a brand new phone's battery, even if the resolution is higher...
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I don't think you have lived with both phones. The LgG2 screen is immediately richer and more iridescent than the Note 4. It is only on prolonged use that res begins to show, and only because the Note uses and handles small text better and has deeper Black's on images. You DO realise after a while that indeed, the qHD on the Samsung is the best on the market - you get it when you try to go back to full HD, don't let anyone kid you - and it becomes clear that LG accentuates the brilliance of its screens - but that's not the point. In use, the LgG2 remains an exciting display, and the glass on it is unsurpassed even by the Note 4.
The battery in the LgG2 only seems to get better, the longer the phone sits on its hardware undisturbed, and is factually, longer-lasting than the Note 4. In fact, battery life is the main issue facing the Note. You will need your spare before the day is over and I suspect all firmware updates will be focused on this for a while.
The Note is a beast, no doubt. The point here is not comparison. It is that the LgG2 in particular, 2 years into the fray, is no slacker.
The G3? The jury is back on that one - they'll have to fix it with the G4 - the reviewers are well aware of that, it's all over the place. Where the G2 was splendid, the G3 was just the 1st with qHD.
It will need more than that this year.
Just saying.
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I love my G2(d802). Powerful phone, great battery, beautiful experience. I wait official lollipop with new UI. I will skip G3, i dont like ever this phone. Maybe G4 will be my next baby, until G4 im happy with my baby G2.
Yes - I tried friends G3 and hardware looks great but animations are very choppy, not fluid
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Yes - I tried friends G3 and hardware looks great but animations are very choppy, not fluid
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...and G2 display is more brightness than G3 display. On G3 display white background looks like is yellow
Look here the diference, watch white background on both devices
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I agree! I sold mine last year and have had numerous phones since then. Some of them multiple times! The G2 remains my favorite. I currently have the 6 Plus, and decided the other day to sell it and grab me a 128gb iPad Air 2 and pick up an older phone. I'll end up about even on the deal. Well, I have a mint Nexus 5, a mint LG G2, and a new LG G2 in the mail heading my way. Found a great deal on the new one after buying the mint condition and couldn't pass it up. I'm not sure whether I'll keep the Nexus or the G2, but I'm excited to give the G2 another run!
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I still enjoy my G2, still performs just as sharp as the day I got it about 13 months ago. Because it's a D800, I expect AT&T to have us wait for the Lollipop update. Rooting is out of the question for me, as I have experienced overheating both times I tried it.