Hey guys I'm trying to decide which of these devices I should upgrade to. Mainly asking the people who have had both the one and the g2.
I'm leaning towards the one because of the great speakers and I've heard the screen has more accurate colors. The screen is my biggest priority I want the most realistic looking screen for pics and vids. Do u notice the 40 pixel density difference? The difference in super LCD vs IPS?
Also will the g2 get decent dev support? Another reason im leaning towards the one.
Also interested in overall experience. Thanks for your input.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447206
Display comparison: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7251/lg-g2-and-msm8974-snapdragon-800-a-quick-look/2
bryanhayn said:
Display comparison: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7251/lg-g2-and-msm8974-snapdragon-800-a-quick-look/2
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So it looks like the ones screen is better in most of those graphs?
I have both HTC one and LG G2 but I had sold the One already.
1. 5.2" > 4.7" (But the size & hand feel is similar)
2. Snapdragon 800 > Snapdragon 600
3. HTC One has purple camera issue (physical damage to CMOS due to over exposed, not fixable, need to send back to HTC to change the camera)
wwmkst said:
I have both HTC one and LG G2 but I had sold the One already.
1. 5.2" > 4.7" (But the size & hand feel is similar)
2. Snapdragon 800 > Snapdragon 600
3. HTC One has purple camera issue (physical damage to CMOS due to over exposed, not fixable, need to send back to HTC to change the camera)
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Me too I am thinking of swapping my One with G2 because of the camera and screen (too small)
I am just afraid to miss the loud volume of the One,can you make the G2 as loud as the One thank to tweaks??
My HTC one had the purple camera. Battery life was horrid. Hated the blink feed as well lol. Loving this G2 so far
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Get the g2. Sold my one for the g2 and ddnt regret. The only good thing on the one against the g2 is the boomsound and thats it.
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So I take it most of you don't flash custom ROMs?
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So I take it most of you don't flash custom ROMs?
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Where are these G2 custom ROM'S you speak of?
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Where are these G2 custom ROM'S you speak of?
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Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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HTC One dev support doesnt help on the VZW version (considering they quickly shut down the HTC Dev site before anyone could root/unlock bl)
I can see the G2 dev support being close to the same as the Gnex, and thats saying a lot.
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Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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Just give it some time
If you unlock it, they will come
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Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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Yeah that's right. Especially Viper ROM for the HTC One is the best custom ROM I've ever seen on any Android device. The possibilities for tweaking stuff are endless. It would be very hard for me to give up on this.
I'm definitely looking to sell my one for the g2
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I can see the G2 dev support being close to the same as the Gnex, and thats saying a lot.
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Just curious, what gives you that idea? It would be awesome if true, but it's kind of hard to believe. GNex support has been awesome since the beginning and, while tapering off now 2 years later, is still going strong.
I'm a manager at a verizon store and I own both devices right now. Personally the One is a good device and all but its already an old device and the dev support is there if you get s-off which by no means is easy. Hboot 1.54 is virtually impossible to get around at the moment unless you send your device somewhere to get it done. Even though I use apex launcher to skin Sense 5 wasn't horrible besides blinkfeed because you cant get rid of it at all. Battery sucks on the One also and there's no denying that. The one has a beautiful screen and the speakers and the build quality thats it. The g2 has awesome battery and the screen is awesome. Software wise I actually like there skin but you can easily root and change stuff. The g2 will have good dev support I believe. In the end its up to you though but either phone you will like. :good:
I'll chime in too.
I had the One and now the G2, with a brief two-week stint on an S4 as well. I prefer the G2 overall to all of these devices. The screen is fantastic and once you look at it, it's hard to go back to the 4.7" screen of the HTC One. I know the question was "which has more accurate colors?" but as far as usability and pleasing to the eyes, it's the G2 hands down (for me).
What completely sold me was the battery life of the G2. My One was dead by the end of my work day and the G2 battery life is easily hours longer. Strangely enough, the device does not feel any larger than the One in any way. I love the rear buttons, the camera is great and really the only thing I can see the One having is front-facing speakers. Yes, I will miss those, but it's a rare occasion where I actually rely on my phone speakers for entertainment.
All in all, I think the G2 is the best phone out right now. I would have tried the Xperia Z1, but I'm not playing the waiting game for a US release again (and it will probably be $759 anyhow). I walked into the AT&T store and paid the retail price of $579 for this G2 and will never look back. Yes, it's plastic, but it's built extremely well and just feel lovely to hold. It's so much phone for $579, especially considering the retail prices of the other two I had were higher, if not significantly.
Oh, one last thing - the G2 has a notification light that you can actually see. The One has one that you can see if you know which of the 200 speaker grill holes to look at
Edit: One last, last thing...I rooted mine, installed TWRP and flashed Scott's CleanROM this morning. With all the AT&T junk gone, this phone is darn near perfect.
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Heisenberg420 said:
Hey guys I'm trying to decide which of these devices I should upgrade to. Mainly asking the people who have had both the one and the g2.
I'm leaning towards the one because of the great speakers and I've heard the screen has more accurate colors. The screen is my biggest priority I want the most realistic looking screen for pics and vids. Do u notice the 40 pixel density difference? The difference in super LCD vs IPS?
Also will the g2 get decent dev support? Another reason im leaning towards the one.
Also interested in overall experience. Thanks for your input.
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I called about 10 different Tmobile stores in the Western Chicagoland area. 8 of them have the phone in stock but none have it in white. I was told I would have to wait until Wednesday 9/25/13 to see if its available on the official launch day...
That sux. I had my One all packed up ready for exchange...
Personally, If you're choosing between them, I think your thread & my thread have just about all the different reasons why we should switch to the G2.
It seems the general consensus are people who had the HTC One are happier they switched to the G2 despite all the Boomsound speakers the One provides.
You lose that with the G2 but gain in all other departments. That's why I'm switching
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Just curious, what gives you that idea? It would be awesome if true, but it's kind of hard to believe. GNex support has been awesome since the beginning and, while tapering off now 2 years later, is still going strong.
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Carried by all major carriers, and international
Spec-wise its a developers (and geeks) dream
Already been rooted and Loki-d so its ready to receive any custom ROM developed for it.
I don't think it will be very long before we see CM on it either. It seems to be that once CM is there, lots and lots follow.
Ive used a ton of different ROMs on my Gnex but I keep coming back to the same 2 or 3, and I know at least one of them is fully prepared to port to the G2 if they can get the files/hardware they need.
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PhoneDog and PocketNow have both posted dogfight videos with the HTC One:
PhoneDog part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coZpqx9F0c0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
PhoneDog part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=891vPmhiGn8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
PocketNow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s40pHPwUxbM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Men in really wanting to get the G2 but I'm trying to wait and see what Google has up it's sleeve with the new nexus phone
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REDFOCZ said:
Men in really wanting to get the G2 but I'm trying to wait and see what Google has up it's sleeve with the new nexus phone
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I always look at it like this, especially with phones that get a lot of dev support.... Buy whichever non-nexus phone that you like the most based on specs, screen size/quality, hardware, camera, etc.
Then like I said, if there is a lot of dev support, just flash an aosp based rom of your choice if you want the nexus experience.
I personally always like to have the option of going back to a manufacturer ui if I want to. But I understand if you only like stock android. And I understand your hesitation since this phone isn't guaranteed any sort of dev support.
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That's one reason I like the s4 is because at least I have the Google edition Roms. But then I have the same concerns you had for leaving the s4. I had the optimus g last year and Dev support picked up after I had left and gone to the note 2.
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That's one reason I like the s4 is because at least I have the Google edition Roms. But then I have the same concerns you had for leaving the s4. I had the optimus g last year and Dev support picked up after I had left and gone to the note 2.
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Haha foreal, I have the Optimus G for Sprint running 4.3 with no bugs. Very thankful :thumbup:
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I'm rocking both the HTC DNA and G2. So far w/o root\unlock on G2, IMO, DNA w/ CM 10.2 > G2. But I'll have patience. The dev's will get it. I trust them
i'll have the one and g2 come tomorrow (as well as a lumia 1020) if i find some time i'll put together a comparison. personally i'm curious as to the hand feel of the g2 vs the one as i've been hesitant to get above 5" screen phones for a while due to them seeming too big for a phone. the g2 on paper seems like it might hit that sweet spot in size for me.
i'm curious to see how the camera stacks up to the one and 1020, as the 1020 has the best camera i've seen on any phone ever.
yeahh... G2 Roockkk.... i prefer G2 feature than every S4 air feature,
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I'm rocking both the HTC DNA and G2. So far w/o root\unlock on G2, IMO, DNA w/ CM 10.2 > G2. But I'll have patience. The dev's will get it. I trust them
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I'd love your opinion on further comparisons between the phones. I have a DNA ATM but have that incurable upgrade itch, though paying around with software has gotten me by this far. My ego is telling me to wait until next July when I have another upgrade but my id is telling me to get in the car and go to verizon ASAP,
BLUF: I'd wait until unlock and ROM'd and purchase a matte finished cover with it.
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I'd love your opinion on further comparisons between the phones. I have a DNA ATM but have that incurable upgrade itch, though paying around with software has gotten me by this far. My ego is telling me to wait until next July when I have another upgrade but my id is telling me to get in the car and go to verizon ASAP,
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It was not tough to justify spending $140+tax on the G2 knowing I could sell it ASAP and exit my verizon plan with the ETF paid by anyone wanting to pick the phone up today.
Continuing on the comparison, I've put Nova on, added the double click to sleep from sleep lock and the G2 is solid. The battery and fast charging are great. Fast charging my phone yesterday from 50% to 100% was under 1.5 hrs. Only down side would be picking up another fast charging plug. I have two DT-900s for wireless charging, home and work, and love that Verizon included the wireless charging feature as well. If you do not already own one, pick it up ASAP from AT&T for $25/ea, rumored to be available at 3 for 60. On the G2, Automatic dimming is "different". I'm not a fan of LGs auto dim feature. You set a baseline % for auto dimming, but the function seems lacking adaquate rapid adjustments from dark to light conditions in comparison to the DNA's.
I picked up the G2 for the clean bezel w/ on screen buttons, wider screen, included wireless charging capabilities and huge battery. Two out of four are found on the DNA. My dislikes on the G2 non-matte finish\fingerprint magnet back, LGs implementation of auto diming on this device (could be me, could be their design), and the locked bootloader\rom.
The HTC one has been out since May I think or maybe April and of course a newer phone will outperform it but that doesn't mean it's still not a nicer phone overall. The HTC one max will be a better comparison.
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Got the G2 on launch day from a Verizon store here in town. Phone is great, no doubt about that. What worries me is that this appears to be a hero phone without much demand. HTC has done a great job of marketing the One, and everyone knows Moto. The G2 on display at the Verizon store is jammed between an iPhone and an older model Samsung something-or-other with no signage other than a huge "Samsung Galaxy" poster on the wall behind it.
If I keep this, it will be the third device in a row that I've bought as a "flagship" which wound up getting the cold shoulder in many ways.
First I had the HTC Incredible, probably the most popular of the bunch. While it did have ROM development, it was quickly forgotten when the HTC EVO came out seemingly a week later. Accessories were few and far between.
Second was the Galaxy Nexus, heralded as a "Google experience" device on Verizon. After endless launch delays, it came out and was quickly forgotten by Verizon and Google both. Accessories were few and far between.
Now I have the LG G2, a great device with awesome specs! I actually don't mind the Verizon/LG "skin" on this so much. But again, Verizon had to **** it up with changing the buttons and making the thing thicker. Accessories will be practically nil for this device other than the three cases from Verizon at launch. There will be countless Chinese imports that will claim to fit but will not, because the back-alley factories making this crap don't give a damn about doing anything per spec. Just make it look vaguely correct and slap a knock off hello-kitty design on the back and call 'er done! "Your Happy Plastic Partner" indeed!
I am also afraid that development will completely stall on this device because everyone will head to the Nexus 5...
Sigh... I should just go trade for an HTC One, I think... I don't know. I am torn.
The moto x isn't selling well (att rep who owns a moto x said he hasn't been able sell a single one) HTC marketing well, are you kidding? They are losing money head over heels even with the one. They only thing with LG is, they have a very small market share they are not Apple or Samsung.
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This forum seems pretty active. I think anyone who develops knows about the phone. Give it some time. Rome wasn't built in a day.
Darkestred said:
This forum seems pretty active. I think anyone who develops knows about the phone. Give it some time. Rome wasn't built in a day.
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Yep. Welcome to new xda forum syndrome. This is what a new device forum looks like the first week ?
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DeaconBoogie said:
Got the G2 on launch day from a Verizon store here in town. Phone is great, no doubt about that. What worries me is that this appears to be a hero phone without much demand. HTC has done a great job of marketing the One, and everyone knows Moto. The G2 on display at the Verizon store is jammed between an iPhone and an older model Samsung something-or-other with no signage other than a huge "Samsung Galaxy" poster on the wall behind it.
If I keep this, it will be the third device in a row that I've bought as a "flagship" which wound up getting the cold shoulder in many ways.
First I had the HTC Incredible, probably the most popular of the bunch. While it did have ROM development, it was quickly forgotten when the HTC EVO came out seemingly a week later. Accessories were few and far between.
Second was the Galaxy Nexus, heralded as a "Google experience" device on Verizon. After endless launch delays, it came out and was quickly forgotten by Verizon and Google both. Accessories were few and far between.
Now I have the LG G2, a great device with awesome specs! I actually don't mind the Verizon/LG "skin" on this so much. But again, Verizon had to **** it up with changing the buttons and making the thing thicker. Accessories will be practically nil for this device other than the three cases from Verizon at launch. There will be countless Chinese imports that will claim to fit but will not, because the back-alley factories making this crap don't give a damn about doing anything per spec. Just make it look vaguely correct and slap a knock off hello-kitty design on the back and call 'er done! "Your Happy Plastic Partner" indeed!
I am also afraid that development will completely stall on this device because everyone will head to the Nexus 5...
Sigh... I should just go trade for an HTC One, I think... I don't know. I am torn.
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If you're worried about development checck the lg optimus g's thread its still going today http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339403
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razball said:
If you're worried about development checck the lg optimus g's thread its still going today h://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339403
That link is for p.a.
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I feel the op pain I had the G pro witch I felt was the most underrated phone ever and coming from the note 2 it was way better than the note2 and the G pro was DOA LG has zero marketing as well as a very bad reputation of leaving customers out to dry as far as updates. LG makes bad ass phones no doubt but needs a lot of work in marketing and support
DaT Franchise said:
I feel the op pain I had the G pro witch I felt was the most underrated phone ever and coming from the note 2 it was way better than the note2 and the G pro was DOA LG has zero marketing as well as a very bad reputation of leaving customers out to dry as far as updates. LG makes bad ass phones no doubt but needs a lot of work in marketing and support
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True. That's the literal only thing that worries me... updates. Moto x I'm sure will beat g2 to updates (the other phone I have) but that's the only plus for the phone other than size.
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robstunner said:
True. That's the literal only thing that worries me... updates. Moto x I'm sure will beat g2 to updates (the other phone I have) but that's the only plus for the phone other than size.
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I'll never own another moto, there like Apple always one or two years behind in hardware, I mean really 720p??!!! Duel core??
DaT Franchise said:
I'll never own another moto, there like Apple always one or two years behind in hardware, I mean really 720p??!!! Duel core??
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Specs or no specs, anyone I know that has or has tried a MotoX loved it. I think whats killing them is the $199 for a 16GB non-expandable phone, sitting right next to a 32GB Galaxy S4 and HTC One for 149, the LG G2 for 199, etc.
And their goal with that phone WASNT balls to the wall specs....it was supposed to reliable and economical (but again the high price question still applies)
I have used the moto x and can tell you the 720 display and processor really are fine. The software enhancements kick total ass. That being said this phone Absolutely destroys it on every front. I absolutely hate amoled. Way too dim.
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Specs or no specs, anyone I know that has or has tried a MotoX loved it. I think whats killing them is the $199 for a 16GB non-expandable phone, sitting right next to a 32GB Galaxy S4 and HTC One for 149, the LG G2 for 199, etc.
And their goal with that phone WASNT balls to the wall specs....it was supposed to reliable and economical (but again the high price question still applies)
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I agree with u on price, but every moto sense the OG X has been one step behind with there flagship phones
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Specs or no specs, anyone I know that has or has tried a MotoX loved it. I think whats killing them is the $199 for a 16GB non-expandable phone, sitting right next to a 32GB Galaxy S4 and HTC One for 149, the LG G2 for 199, etc.
And their goal with that phone WASNT balls to the wall specs....it was supposed to reliable and economical (but again the high price question still applies)
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This. Everything is fine with the moto x, and I'd still be using it if the battery was decent but lately I've been getting idle drain that I can't figure out. As for amoled, it's great indoors, terrible outside. If LG steps their game up with update frequency I have no problem keeping this phone for a long time. Same goes for the moto x if I was somehow getting the 5+ hours of screen on time per day some people are reporting. Oh, and one grip with lg. Why is there not an option to make the buttons on the bottom like aosp to have the recent apps button and not just the menu...
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If the LG G2 dont get rom support and community love i'll be surprised. I say this because its a flagship device from LG and available on all 4 major carriers; just like the htc one, galaxy phones & moto x. We just need a unlocked bootloader.
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If the LG G2 dont get rom support and community love i'll be surprised. I say this because its a flagship device from LG and available on all 4 major carriers; just like the htc one, galaxy phones & moto x. We just need a unlocked bootloader.
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And the fact that they aren't as high profile as the other brands might mean it's easier to unlock
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krazie1 said:
If the LG G2 dont get rom support and community love i'll be surprised. I say this because its a flagship device from LG and available on all 4 major carriers; just like the htc one, galaxy phones & moto x. We just need a unlocked bootloader.
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I hope so, it was sad to see the G pro DOA. I'm still holding out to see what Scott does, I'm sure the FreeG guys will get the bootloader bypassed
DeaconBoogie said:
Sigh... I should just go trade for an HTC One, I think... I don't know. I am torn.
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No, you do NOT want an HTC One. I just sold my One for the G2...the G2 completely destroys the One in every way except for speakers and construction material, which are two minor things IMO since I prefer using headphones and the G2 feels solid/premium even though it's not metal. The One IS a great phone, but not as great as the G2. I really don't care if the G2 isn't bought in mass by the masses because I know I have a great phone and that's all that matters. I will be a little disappointed if there aren't many custom roms, but I'm OK with that because the stock rom is super smooth and customizable, plus I will be less tempted to constantly swap roms if there aren't many available
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. Oh, and one grip with lg. Why is there not an option to make the buttons on the bottom like aosp to have the recent apps button and not just the menu...
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Maybe it's just me, but I'm starting to like the menu button instead of the multi tasking one. I don't have to look around for that 3 dot menu button on the screen anymore.
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And the fact that they aren't as high profile as the other brands might mean it's easier to unlock
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Wishful thinking, but if its true I'm an LG fan from now on. Maybe since they made and/or making the new nexus they are more lenient to unlocked bootloaders?
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Wishful thinking, but if its true I'm an LG fan from now on. Maybe since they made and/or making the new nexus they are more lenient to unlocked bootloaders?
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Actually I think the blame for locked bootloaders falls on the carriers, not the manufacturer. S4 is unlocked but not on VZW, etc.
LG will do whatever VZW tells them (or lets them). But VZW may not care if they really dont think this phone will sell well, or if they arent marketing it very much (which, as we can tell, they are NOT)
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Actually I think the blame for locked bootloaders falls on the carriers, not the manufacturer. S4 is unlocked but not on VZW, etc.
LG will do whatever VZW tells them (or lets them). But VZW may not care if they really dont think this phone will sell well, or if they arent marketing it very much (which, as we can tell, they are NOT)
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They aren't marketing it AT ALL. I've seen some Droid Maxx commercials though and an even recent Moto X commercial but zero for the LG G2.
Who is upgrading to the next HTC flagship phone from the current HTC One?
dont get me wrong i love the device, but i hope they get an expandeble sd card as well as be able to switch out batteries....what do you think
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Who is upgrading to the next HTC flagship phone from the current HTC One?
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What are the chances of having a removeable battery and microUSB slot?
If not, I am going to get a Note 3 soon. I never have a Samsung before.
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dont get me wrong i love the device, but i hope they get an expandeble sd card as well as be able to switch out batteries....what do you think
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Doubt it because HTC only does it for dual sim phones and importing those means no LTE in most cases.
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What are the chances of having a removeable battery and microUSB slot?
If not, I am going to get a Note 3 soon. I never have a Samsung before.
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No chance with removable batteries since they like their unibody design. I think it has a microusb slot to charge right now.
I'm torn between HTC's upcoming device, the Xperia Z1 (assuming TMo gets it) and the LG G2. It depends on which one delivers the best experience.
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I'm torn between HTC's upcoming device, the Xperia Z1 (assuming TMo gets it) and the LG G2. It depends on which one delivers the best experience.
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I can't do LG ever again.
I had the LG g2x and it was pre crap and LG knew it and did nothing to fix it.
I'm not too sire what I wanna upgrade to.
I been thinking of a note 3. I had a s2 for a long time and it never did me wrong but I do love the front speakers on the HTC one tho and I think they will put it on the htc two also.
I guess I'll just wait and see what comes out around April, since that's normally when more infor and releases are done.
Bad news, HTC next phone will have 2GB of RAM still. 3GB is what Samsung is doing and they can push the power and efficiency envelope even more.
I don't know. S800 is faster than S600, but the S600 is pretty overkill for a phone as is. Maybe if they put the pwr button on the right with the volume rocker and ditch the capacitive buttons for modern on screen keys though?
Seems like everyone is in a holding pattern until the A57 parts are ready.
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Bateluer said:
ditch the capacitive buttons for modern on screen keys though?
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Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
850csi said:
Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
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Agreed. I think the nexus style screen based buttons look really cheap and unfinished.
On screen buttons will take a space in your 5" screen so technically htc m8 will roughly still be 4.7 or 4.8" screen.
Reports says 2gb of ram..i guess it is enough and 3gb is overkill..samsung is just exagerrating all the specs but it really sounds good to have a higher specs. 6-8 ultrapixel are great.i just hope it will not have an issue like the purple tint on my htc one.battery reported was 2900mah which is boooo! They should atleast put 3300mah on it but this isnt final as this is only rors on the web.
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I've had every device under the sun and always seem to come back to HTC . always loved sense. So yes I'll be upgrading.
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Based on the leaked specs, I'm pretty meh on the whole M8. It's an upgrade over the M7, but it's nothing like the huge leap that the One was over the One X (note to HTC, please do something about the names).
Honestly, I'm going to wait and see what Motorola does with the next version of the X. If they move to a 1080p display, I'm sold. I'm kind of shocked to hear myself say that, since the one is my 5th HTC phone, but I like the way motorola is adding genuinely useful stuff onto the base of android, rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed? That said, give me a Moto X with the HTC gallery app... that'd be tasty.
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...rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed?
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Blinkfeed introduced me to the song Midnight Blue, by Electric Light Orchestra, so it's not all that bad .
Since the M8 is looking more and more like a (very) modest upgrade over the M7, I'll probably not upgrading.
The only two things I would love to have added on in the next version would be a Nokia Pureview like camera and LTE-A antennas.
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Based on the leaked specs, I'm pretty meh on the whole M8. It's an upgrade over the M7, but it's nothing like the huge leap that the One was over the One X (note to HTC, please do something about the names).
Honestly, I'm going to wait and see what Motorola does with the next version of the X. If they move to a 1080p display, I'm sold. I'm kind of shocked to hear myself say that, since the one is my 5th HTC phone, but I like the way motorola is adding genuinely useful stuff onto the base of android, rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed? That said, give me a Moto X with the HTC gallery app... that'd be tasty.
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When the Nexus 5 came out, I was initially torn between it and the Moto X (even had a N5 in hand like 3 days after release), but I discovered that you could convert the aluminum beauty called in the M7 into basically a Nexus device and I really found just about the perfect phone for me as a result. I'd love to play around with a Moto X, but the problem with owning an M7 is I'm not sure I can go back to having a plastic phone ever again!
I love stock Android, but I've played around with Sense for a couple of days before converting to GPE, and it definitely has some interesting concepts I'd love to see in stock. Blinkfeed is a matter of taste, I think. I think it's pretty cool, but I don't like it at the same time.
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Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
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It wouldn't be so bad if it had a proper app switcher button and a standard layout, but its a simple fact that on screen buttons are better. They're more flexible with positioning, hide when they need to be hidden, and you're not wasting bezel space.
Its sad that even years after on screen buttons launched, we have some manufacturers going even further backwards and putting physical buttons on their devices. ie, Samsung.
I will be upgrading..I subscribe to jump and believe it's going to be awesome.
HTC best device ever owned.
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There was a video leaked on Engadget (probably some kid who got a parent's test model) of the M8 and it looks as though it has an SD slot this time.
Hi friends, i have been owning htc one x since nearly 20 months now, and i feel the urge to upgrade due to the pathetic battery issues of the phone... I was eying the new htc one m8, however the ugly black bold bezels are a deal breaker for me... I am eager to switch to the G2 however should i wait for the sony z2 to be reviewed? So i'm confused between the G2 and Z2.. One thing that annoys me though is the non expandable memory on G2.. Also the G3 is around the corner, is it worth a wait?? Thanks
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Hi friends, i have been owning htc one x since nearly 20 months now, and i feel the urge to upgrade due to the pathetic battery issues of the phone... I was eying the new htc one m8, however the ugly black bold bezels are a deal breaker for me... I am eager to switch to the G2 however should i wait for the sony z2 to be reviewed? So i'm confused between the G2 and Z2.. One thing that annoys me though is the non expandable memory on G2.. Also the G3 is around the corner, is it worth a wait?? Thanks
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Hi friends, i have been owning htc one x since nearly 20 months now, and i feel the urge to upgrade due to the pathetic battery issues of the phone... I was eying the new htc one m8, however the ugly black bold bezels are a deal breaker for me... I am eager to switch to the G2 however should i wait for the sony z2 to be reviewed? So i'm confused between the G2 and Z2.. One thing that annoys me though is the non expandable memory on G2.. Also the G3 is around the corner, is it worth a wait?? Thanks
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Six months is hardly around the corner. If you wait you'll be waiting forever, if you need a phone now, get it.
'Ugly black bold bezels' ...'sony z2'.....
See my dilemma?
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Honestly I think the G2 is worth every penny. So if you are looking to get a new device soon, I would highly recommend it.
Of course, if there is no hurry, there is no reason not to wait for future devices. If you absolutely must have the latest of the latest, then I suppose waiting is an option, but if you want a high quality device at this time, the G2 is an excellent option!
I had a One X, which I killed... Argh. In between, I had a Nexus 4. But from what I recall, you're in for a shock with regard to battery life if you decide on a G2. I just clocked 6:30 screen on time and I'm at 10% now, plus a day's standby and this is only my first charge cycle. I considered myself lucky to get 2:30 out of the One X!
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I had and loved my Note 3 on Sprint but we switched to ATT and the G2 on contract for free was a no brainer. Its easy to get excited for each new Flagship with all the hype out there but honestly this is a phone one can use for years and be totally content.
thank you friends.. i will get the g2.. and you have rightly said that the new flagships can be very tempting with the hype around them...
I think the new gen smartphones are a let down. The HTC M8 only has a 4.7" screen and about the same size as the G2, also has a smaller battery. The Galaxy S5 also has a smaller screen and battery, but it noticeably bigger in size.
The M8 can't do 4k or 120fps camera either with its 4MP camera. The GS5 doesn't have OIS. G2 camera is better still.
Each has their own perks such as fingerprint scanner and dual flash dual camera, but I dunno. Seems gimmicky. G2 just seems to be better where it counts. Plus there is lots of development with the G2.
The newer phones are using a SnapDragon 801, which is the same chip, just slightly better optimized. Outside of benchmarks, it probably won't be noticeable. Not worth taking a hit on screen size or battery or camera for.
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I think the new gen smartphones are a let down. The HTC M8 only has a 4.7" screen and about the same size as the G2, also has a smaller battery. The Galaxy S5 also has a smaller screen and battery, but it noticeably bigger in size.
The M8 can't do 4k or 120fps camera either with its 4MP camera. The GS5 doesn't have OIS. G2 camera is better still.
Each has their own perks such as fingerprint scanner and dual flash dual camera, but I dunno. Seems gimmicky. G2 just seems to be better where it counts. Plus there is lots of development with the G2.
The newer phones are using a SnapDragon 801, which is the same chip, just slightly better optimized. Outside of benchmarks, it probably won't be noticeable. Not worth taking a hit on screen size or battery or camera for.
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Why I do agree with you on certain things. I do believe some things are being worked on BETTER. Like "software" optimization for battery life. I understand that some phones are coming with smaller battery life's but perhaps its a better quality type of battery and plus better battery optimization software like HTC extreme battery save. I believe they should also work on software opt in every aspect.
As for screen size. I personally wouldn't want anything bigger than the lg g2. But that's me.
But hopefully for the next lg g3 I would Like to see the rumored specs: own Odin 8 core proccesor, 16mp better ios, 2k resolution t" display, maybe SD card slot, bettttttttterrrrrrrr software ui and optimization, finger and iris scanner. Etc. That phone I would get!!
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Can anyone tell me about that Optimus UI, because, from what I have seen it reminds me on Touchwizz which I personally dont like. So I'm thinking about taking Nexus 5 or G2 and I just can't decide. Currently, I have Galaxy Nexus and I like it because it's easy to root and bootloader is easily unlockable. But on the other side I really like g2's big battery and bigger screen. So, if anyone could comment me about Optimus UI and what's going on with G2's bootloader :beer: ( I've done a lot of googling but still haven't found anything useful) Tnx in advance :thumbup:
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Like others have said, G2 is a good phone to own, especially if you are content with having it stock. If you're into custom recoveries & roms then it's a bit of hassle in G2. A small mistake or even if there's no mistake in flashing, it can go into an eternal bootloop that's damn hard to recover from. If you are flashaholic,my advice: go for phone that has plenty of development going on.
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If you are flashaholic,my advice: go for phone that has plenty of development going on.
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this phone doesnt have that?
Get a phone that works instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704381
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Get a phone that works instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704381
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Yeah... I don't see many people with your issue up here.
But for the OP, the G2 isn't bad if you're happy with mostly stock KK and can deal with the button layout along with an okay camera with OIS.
Otherwise, evaluate your needs. If a great camera with high megapixel counts is needed, look Sony Xperia z2, or maybe the Galaxy S5. If different ROMs are what one craves, maybe a Nexus or GPE device. Removable battery? Samsung Galaxy phones. Stylus? Note 3. Metal body? HTC M8.
I jumped ship from a Nexus 4 due to crappy battery life. The screen and a decent camera were a bonus.
After playing with the new flagships, the HTC m8 is the only real option. And boringly the biggest reason is build quality
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Yeah... I don't see many people with your issue up here.
But for the OP, the G2 isn't bad if you're happy with mostly stock KK and can deal with the button layout along with an okay camera with OIS.
Otherwise, evaluate your needs. If a great camera with high megapixel counts is needed, look Sony Xperia z2, or maybe the Galaxy S5. If different ROMs are what one craves, maybe a Nexus or GPE device. Removable battery? Samsung Galaxy phones. Stylus? Note 3. Metal body? HTC M8.
I jumped ship from a Nexus 4 due to crappy battery life. The screen and a decent camera were a bonus.
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Exactly the same here. Could I have waited for a better phone like the Nexus 6 or HTC One? Probably, but my Nexus 4 battery was god awful. Charged it like 2-3 times a day and it took FOREVER to charge. G2's price was cheap at TMO and had to jump on it. Now battery lasts forever and charging is so damn fast.
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Yeah... I don't see many people with your issue up here.
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Well it took me 6 months to realise that it wasn't my provider that had very bad coverage. So do people even know that they could be getting 6 bars of 4G instead of the 6 bars of 3G that the phone will choose? You won't know unless you actually force the phone to use LTE in the hidden menu (*#*4636#*#*).
It also seems that I am not alone, because I am not the only one who made a thread about it in Q and A and you will find a lot on Google. But you won't find a solution.
Hey guys! Before I even start just let me say that I understand the answers to this question will all just be personal preference. That's what im looking for.
So, I have a black D803 LG G2, I swapped the black back for a white one, giving it the 'white nexus' look and I have AOSP PA flashed onto it.
I almost bought the M7 instead of the G2, but ended up going for the G2 obviously.I really liked the premium feel of the M7, but it was almost a year or so old when I bought my G2 so I didn't want to buy an outdatedish product.
So, I guess down to the reasons I want the M8.
- It's beautiful; I like the look of the G2, especially with the white back, but it just feels so..cheap. I'm terrified to use the phone without a huge case on it. I held the M8 at a local bestbuy today, and holy **** it feels wonderful.
- The BoomSound speakers: My G2 speakers arent bad with the mod I've installed. ( I can't remember the name of it, im sorry to who made it. ) some mod that made the speaker louder and more clear. But, at high volume it sounds really tinny. I consume a lot of media on my phone so the boomsound would be a plus.
- MicroSD slot: Now, this isn't a big deal. But it's cool. I dont use google play, so I have to save my music and things locally on my phone. Having an SD slot would be nice.
- SenseUI: I really like it. I like AOSP, but something about Sense is really attractive to me. And if I get bored of it I can flash AOSP. Where as with my G2 if I get bored of AOSP, Theres no way i'm going back to LG optimus UI. bleeeeeehhh
now for the reasons why I might keep my G2.
-Battery: apparently the battery is OK on the M8, but i'm getting a solid day and a half on my G2 and I don't like the idea of losing that.
-Not as physically big; I have small hands, it's kind of hard to hold my G2 already, And the M8 is much taller. So theres that.
Sorry to just rant on and ramble about this: but in reality i'm going to have to drop about 650$ to get an M8 ( I have my G2 on contract ) and just looking for some opinions, I know they might be bias 'cuz i'm in the G2 subforum, but eh..If you can try to keep it objective i'd appreciate it.
Thanks for listening,
-Brandon
EDIT: something else I thought of, I DONT use my camera on my phone. Sometimes just to show someone something that I cant describe in words, or whatever. But I dont go out and take pictures with my phone, or non of that selfie stuff. So thats of no matter to me.
Well if the Camera really isn't an Issue then the M8 would be an amazing choice. The battery life is actually better and well obviously the performance on it is better than the G2... The only reason I am waiting for the G3 instead of the M8 is because of the camera lol
The battery is better on the M8? Huuuuuuuuh? u w0t
BrandonShea said:
The battery is better on the M8? Huuuuuuuuh? u w0t
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Yeah been hearing battery life on the m8 is g2 comparable. But hey, even the z1 compact had comparable battery life too
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Yeah been hearing battery life on the m8 is g2 comparable. But hey, even the z1 compact had comparable battery life too
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I have both phones and I can confirm that the batteries are comparable
The HTC one was a bit too heavy.
Played around with it and caused strain in like ten minutes.
The display also felt inferior on the m8. Especially black text on white screen. The g2 felt bolder and fuller. But the m8 was grainy.
Also found the m8 can easily slip out of the hand.
Th g2 can get slippery but when I wipe the phone with a cloth and wash my hands it grips well.
The m8 is perpetually slippy, could be a personal opinion. What do you guys think?
I liked the gestures on M8 can get things done faster
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BrandonShea said:
Hey guys! Before I even start just let me say that I understand the answers to this question will all just be personal preference. That's what im looking for.
So, I have a black D803 LG G2, I swapped the black back for a white one, giving it the 'white nexus' look and I have AOSP PA flashed onto it.
I almost bought the M7 instead of the G2, but ended up going for the G2 obviously.I really liked the premium feel of the M7, but it was almost a year or so old when I bought my G2 so I didn't want to buy an outdatedish product.
So, I guess down to the reasons I want the M8.
- It's beautiful; I like the look of the G2, especially with the white back, but it just feels so..cheap. I'm terrified to use the phone without a huge case on it. I held the M8 at a local bestbuy today, and holy **** it feels wonderful.
- The BoomSound speakers: My G2 speakers arent bad with the mod I've installed. ( I can't remember the name of it, im sorry to who made it. ) some mod that made the speaker louder and more clear. But, at high volume it sounds really tinny. I consume a lot of media on my phone so the boomsound would be a plus.
- MicroSD slot: Now, this isn't a big deal. But it's cool. I dont use google play, so I have to save my music and things locally on my phone. Having an SD slot would be nice.
- SenseUI: I really like it. I like AOSP, but something about Sense is really attractive to me. And if I get bored of it I can flash AOSP. Where as with my G2 if I get bored of AOSP, Theres no way i'm going back to LG optimus UI. bleeeeeehhh
now for the reasons why I might keep my G2.
-Battery: apparently the battery is OK on the M8, but i'm getting a solid day and a half on my G2 and I don't like the idea of losing that.
-Not as physically big; I have small hands, it's kind of hard to hold my G2 already, And the M8 is much taller. So theres that.
Sorry to just rant on and ramble about this: but in reality i'm going to have to drop about 650$ to get an M8 ( I have my G2 on contract ) and just looking for some opinions, I know they might be bias 'cuz i'm in the G2 subforum, but eh..If you can try to keep it objective i'd appreciate it.
Thanks for listening,
-Brandon
EDIT: something else I thought of, I DONT use my camera on my phone. Sometimes just to show someone something that I cant describe in words, or whatever. But I dont go out and take pictures with my phone, or non of that selfie stuff. So thats of no matter to me.
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If you 're into flashing roms. The m8 has a much bigger development community because you can unlock the boot loader. overall The m8 is a better phone than the g2.
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If you 're into flashing roms. The m8 has a much bigger development community because you can unlock the boot loader. overall The m8 is a better phone than the g2.
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I never knew what that meant to be completely honest.
This close to the G3 announcement? I would wait and compare. Don't want regrets.
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This close to the G3 announcement? I would wait and compare. Don't want regrets.
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I dont like the idea of the G3, the screen is just tooo big. 5.2 is already pushing it. + never been a fan of the back buttons, I tried so hard to like them
Personally I wouldn't switch to a bigger phone with a smaller screen. I'd always use a minimal 'skin' type case anyway, so the metal build of the HTC would be irrelevant to me.
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I have both phones and I can confirm that the batteries are comparable
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NO WAY they are comparable. Everybody knows that G2 is superior in terms of battery life, and the only Phone that comes CLOSE is the Galaxy S5, but for sure NOT the M8, sorry.....
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My friend has an m8 and its just too big . M7 was a better size and to go to on screen buttons was a mistake. The speakers sound great in a quiet environment but wouldn't say much louder than anything else. Too gimiky now not much use in real world usage. And his battery is terrible he says and that's coming from a one x that is two years old . G2 is a great design but again I'm not a fan of on screen keys.
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go ahead get it, htc needs some sales, go give them a break
bachera said:
go ahead get it, htc needs some sales, go give them a break
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Wut?
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Wut?
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http://bgr.com/2013/11/29/htc-2014-sales-projection/
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBREA2200W20140303?irpc=932
I am in the opposite situation! I am thinking about getting the G2 for the 3rd time! I upgraded to the M8 and the only pros it has is speakers build and front camera. I use headphones a lot, take pictures with the back camera and use a case. So the positives of the M8 don't really add up to be a proper upgrade. And I love the new LG UI I have seen. Battery life is indeed comparable.
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What?!
I didn't know the M8 was bigger than the G2!
I find the G2 very nice to hold - I just wish it was metal.
I dropped my Huawei P6 so was considering an M8 replacement.
I'd have gone for the previous HTC but the battery and the camera put me off.
I think go with the M8 if you want but you'll find in the long run that the G2 is a better phone.
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Thanks for confirming that the battery is comparable. Because some people on this thread don't believe it.
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M8 with heavy usage. LTE all day
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