I recently got to try one out. I loved its look and build. UI's pretty smooth. Display's really good, a major improvement from previous Z iterations. However, 5-10 minutes of tinkering isn't sufficient enough to get a good idea. So, do tell me: How good is this phone? In particular, how's the battery life? Are there any issues with overheating? I look forward to an honest reply.
I love it. My biggest issue is that the touch screen is too sensitive to sweat, and on a hot day the phone can make my hands sweat pretty bad! Battery life is totally amazing. I came from the Nexus 5 (which had better battery life then the N4)
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I recently got to try one out. I loved its look and build. UI's pretty smooth. Display's really good, a major improvement from previous Z iterations. However, 5-10 minutes of tinkering isn't sufficient enough to get a good idea. So, do tell me: How good is this phone? In particular, how's the battery life? Are there any issues with overheating? I look forward to an honest reply.
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This year I've owned the Nexus5, LG G3, M8 and the Z2. I would say for best all round performance and features the Z2 is the best flagship. The M8 is a close second but it has a poor camera. The Z2 is smooth and fast, has a good large long lasting battery, a good camera and a great adjustable crisp display.There is overheating when using the 4k video recording after around 10-20min but not in normal use for me. Its not perfect but its the best I've used this year.
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I love it. My biggest issue is that the touch screen is too sensitive to sweat, and on a hot day the phone can make my hands sweat pretty bad! Battery life is totally amazing. I came from the Nexus 5 (which had better battery life then the N4)
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The sensitive touch screen bug is sorted in the new firmware.
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This year I've owned the Nexus5, LG G3, M8 and the Z2. I would say for best all round performance and features the Z2 is the best flagship. The M8 is a close second but it has a poor camera. The Z2 is smooth and fast, has a good large long lasting battery, a good camera and a great adjustable crisp display.There is overheating when using the 4k video recording after around 10-20min but not in normal use for me. Its not perfect but its the best I've used this year.
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Well i am using LG G3 right now. But kinda attracting towards the design of xperia z2. Since u have used both phones..can u please explain that on which areas the z2 is better and on which areas lg g3 is better? Thanks
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Well i am using LG G3 right now. But kinda attracting towards the design of xperia z2. Since u have used both phones..can u please explain that on which areas the z2 is better and on which areas lg g3 is better? Thanks
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I prefer the design of the G3 to the Z2.
Its only my personal opinion but I find the G3 to be laggy and the frame rate during animations to be low. My G3 also overheated and I had to get a replacement. I think the software and hardware is buggy. I believe the S801 is not up to producing the QHD display and it needs the power of an S805. After 2 weeks of use I returned my G3.
The Z2 uses almost the same GPU and CPU as the G3 (2.3Ghz Vs 2.5Ghz CPU same GPU) but only has to render 1080 so is faster and smoother. The G3 also thermal throttled a lot in my experience which made the performance worse.Battery life is also better on the Z2.
I should say ive only been using the Z2 for a week so problems may come later.
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I prefer the design of the G3 to the Z2.
Its only my personal opinion but I find the G3 to be laggy and the frame rate during animations to be low. My G3 also overheated and I had to get a replacement. I think the software and hardware is buggy. I believe the S801 is not up to producing the QHD display and it needs the power of an S805. After 2 weeks of use I returned my G3.
The Z2 uses almost the same GPU and CPU as the G3 (2.3Ghz Vs 2.5Ghz CPU same GPU) but only has to render 1080 so is faster and smoother. The G3 also thermal throttled a lot in my experience which made the performance worse.Battery life is also better on the Z2.
I should say ive only been using the Z2 for a week so problems may come later.
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Thanks a lot for a detailed reply. I have heard that xperia z3 is also just around the corner. So what do u think..wait for the z3 or go with the z2? Or just keep lg g3?
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Thanks a lot for a detailed reply. I have heard that xperia z3 is also just around the corner. So what do u think..wait for the z3 or go with the z2? Or just keep lg g3?
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In the end its personal choice, the phone I might love you might hate.
The G3 might get great software updates, it might not. The Note 4 and Nexus 6 will probably be released in a few months also and I'm sure they will be great also.Its really up to you.
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In the end its personal choice, the phone I might love you might hate.
The G3 might get great software updates, it might not. The Note 4 and Nexus 6 will probably be released in a few months also and I'm sure they will be great also.Its really up to you.
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Thanks a lot man. I guess I'll wait another couple of months to see what's new in stores.
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Read my full review here, then decide - https://www.dropbox.com/s/mpxhmrbqc7dy6nk/Xperia Z2 FULL Review.txt
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Read my full review here, then decide - https://www.dropbox.com/s/mpxhmrbqc7dy6nk/Xperia Z2 FULL Review.txt
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I have very similar RGB values to yours and everyday I look at the display and think WOW its so crisp and white. Love it!
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I have very similar RGB values to yours and everyday I look at the display and think WOW its so crisp and white. Love it!
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Lol. Yes. Works good! I'm on CM now tho. And everything is smooth sailing.
(Hot) & Sexy Phone
Hello,
Its been around 2 Months with this phone,
I am a die hard fan of Sony.
My feedback on this phone is....
-> Its amazingly Fast
-> Battery lasts for around 1.5 days of very heavy usage.
-> Sound Quality from Speakers - Not much loud - Not much low. - 50% 50%
-> Camera - Most of the time it produces great images, but sometimes I fail to understand what went wrong.
-> Screen is gorgeous, can't take my eyes away.
-> Overall design of the phone is - as usual - Fantastic, very sexy look.
I have only 2 problem with this phone.
-> Outside in the sun, Camera shuts off even while taking normal snaps - Heating Problem
-> Extra sensitive screen, it records touch of almost everything, although its nice but sometimes it creates problems.
Do any one compare Sony Xperia Z2 & Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F ?
My last 3 phones were the Note 3, Find7a, and Z2. I gave the Note3 to the wife, sold the Find7a, and rock the Z2. I am a fan of >5.5" screens so I'm sacrificing a little with the Z2 there but it has enough of the "complete package" for me. There is no perfect phone on the market imo currently. I'd like a 5.7" waterproof Nexus with a microSD card but they don't make those soo...
You want a honest reply ?
Okay. The phone is great indeed!
Although the speakerphone is low. Microphone is low too. I have to shout when I send voice messages thru WhatsApp.
Just buy
An Honest reply : this phone is cursed! always stuck at my hand wherever i go. I cant seem to let it go. It's a curse! save yourself! I cant divert my eyes! Help Me!... arggghhhh!!
seriously, this phone is amazing, battery life? I'm not constantly worries about charging anymore. I can play ingress for 3-4 hours and still got juice left. RECOMMENDED
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This year I've owned the Nexus5, LG G3, M8 and the Z2. I would say for best all round performance and features the Z2 is the best flagship. The M8 is a close second but it has a poor camera. The Z2 is smooth and fast, has a good large long lasting battery, a good camera and a great adjustable crisp display.There is overheating when using the 4k video recording after around 10-20min but not in normal use for me. Its not perfect but its the best I've used this year.
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As an HTC Fanboy who has also been able to use all of these mention phones, as well as the OnePlus One, iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5 (I work in telecommunications so i didn't own all of these phones, but I did get to use them all for at least 3 weeks) i have to agree with this statement.
Here's what Ive discovered about both the Z2 and M8: Both phones can be argued to be the best phones. Having 2 kids and taking most my pictures both in doors and poor lighting, I actually prefer the faster shutter speed of the HTC M8. I don't take macro shots of flowers, however I know many people do this as well as landscapes. (also in HTCs favor is the much much bigger development communitry) But that's beside the point. The M8 and Z2 are the 2 best phones available at the moment and then there is a HUGE, disparaging drop off between these 2 phones and the 3rd and 4th best phones (the OnePlus and LG G3).
So what sets these 2 phones apart from the rest of the 800 class snapdragon phones? Software. Sony, HTC and Motorola (but they don't count because technically their flagship is midrange) are so far a head of the competition that i have to say i have never seen such a disparity between what I consider tier 1 and tier 2 phones.
But I think the Z2 is the phone of the year over the M8 by just a hair, because despite the M8 having the better software of the 2, Sony's is good enough that most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Actually most people wouldn't appreciate the snappiness of the M8. So the Z2 wins out in my opinion due to the superior hardware with the extra RAM, MPs, dedicated camera button, etc. The first 2 devices I tried this year were the Z2 and M8. And now at the end of the Spring releases, here I am back with the Z2 as my personal phone and the M8 as my work phone. And I couldn't be happier. I can tell you I definitely appreciate the Z2 and M8 so very much more now that I've used the S5, 5s, OnePlus, and G3.
You'd be crazy not to take either of these phones. But if you have a choice, grab the Z2. It's the more exciting of the 2.
Really want to get this phone but camera overheat issue in sunlight is worrying me a little.
If it overheats only while recording 4K videos then i don't care, but if it does so while taking Auto mode 8MP snaps as well then it is a big turn off.
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As an HTC Fanboy who has also been able to use all of these mention phones, as well as the OnePlus One, iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5 (I work in telecommunications so i didn't own all of these phones, but I did get to use them all for at least 3 weeks) i have to agree with this statement.
Here's what Ive discovered about both the Z2 and M8: Both phones can be argued to be the best phones. Having 2 kids and taking most my pictures both in doors and poor lighting, I actually prefer the faster shutter speed of the HTC M8. I don't take macro shots of flowers, however I know many people do this as well as landscapes. (also in HTCs favor is the much much bigger development communitry) But that's beside the point. The M8 and Z2 are the 2 best phones available at the moment and then there is a HUGE, disparaging drop off between these 2 phones and the 3rd and 4th best phones (the OnePlus and LG G3).
So what sets these 2 phones apart from the rest of the 800 class snapdragon phones? Software. Sony, HTC and Motorola (but they don't count because technically their flagship is midrange) are so far a head of the competition that i have to say i have never seen such a disparity between what I consider tier 1 and tier 2 phones.
But I think the Z2 is the phone of the year over the M8 by just a hair, because despite the M8 having the better software of the 2, Sony's is good enough that most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Actually most people wouldn't appreciate the snappiness of the M8. So the Z2 wins out in my opinion due to the superior hardware with the extra RAM, MPs, dedicated camera button, etc. The first 2 devices I tried this year were the Z2 and M8. And now at the end of the Spring releases, here I am back with the Z2 as my personal phone and the M8 as my work phone. And I couldn't be happier. I can tell you I definitely appreciate the Z2 and M8 so very much more now that I've used the S5, 5s, OnePlus, and G3.
You'd be crazy not to take either of these phones. But if you have a choice, grab the Z2. It's the more exciting of the 2.
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Agreed, the Z2 and M8 aren't perfect but they're the best phones of the year so far by quite a long way.
As not fanboy but realist I can say after many sony phones (j70, z5, z7, xperia: S, Z, Z1, Z Ultra) z2 is really good phone with premium finish and ultra stability ...stereo speakers, lovely display, amazing headphone hole and pretty good camera make this phone almost perfect ...paired with smartwatch sw2 and few other things (sbh20 sbh80 mbh10 qed uplay and kef m200) and connected to smart house system z2 can become part of you ...not as before with other phones I can't say nothing bad about it
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I like the hardware features on the HTC ONE and the fact that it seems to be built like a tank. It is running 4.1.2 but I don't see any difference between 4.1.2 and 4.2.2.
HTC One
Missing micro SD and Removable battery. SD is not an issue for me. I would probably get the 64gb for good measure but I haven't even used up my 32gb sd card. Battery may be an issue though.
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Feels cheap like the S3. But it has removable battery, an sd card, and it .3 inches bigger then the one. 5' may be an issue since I can barely type with one hand on my S3 (mind you I also have the Amaze which I love lol). Bigger screen means I can watch movies better, read, I love to read.
As far as custom roms, I picture the S4 having a strong community much like the S3 has. I know many have been left better because of what happened to the Amaze. Is it possible the HTC One will have a strong community?
im going with the s4 once its out for month or so.... (just to see what devs gravitate to it)
id go with HTC one :good: it looks more stunning than S4, samsung company sucks when it comes to designing always same stuff :/ also htc one got a ultra pixel camera and it's the only full metal phone (thats what they say) well everyone has different tastes well when it comes to the screen S4 wins
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id go with HTC one :good: it looks more stunning than S4, samsung company sucks when it comes to designing always same stuff :/ also htc one got a ultra pixel camera and it's the only full metal phone (thats what they say) well everyone has different tastes well when it comes to the screen S4 wins
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SLCD3 is far superior to Super Amoled.
htc one design is much better than s4 but in technology [ hardware and software ] s4 is better than htc one
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htc one design is much better than s4 but in technology [ hardware and software ] s4 is better than htc one
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Like what?
Getting the wife the S4. Gonna buy it full price for her.
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Eye tracking, gesture control, temp and humidity sensors, and s pen support. Of course I'm sure an app could take care of the first 2, but three other 3 things are hardware, and s4 has it, the one does not!
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Eye tracking, gesture control, temp and humidity sensors, and s pen support. Of course I'm sure an app could take care of the first 2, but three other 3 things are hardware, and s4 has it, the one does not!
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Eh given it has that (the hardware part) but most if not any will utilize the temp and humidity feature...Google Now takes care of that seamlessly as well as a whole plethora of weather apps for those people that can't live without knowing the weather. Regarding spen I am sure people would go for the note series if they truly utilize the spen in their daily use due to its screen real estate where the pen would actually be useful. Regarding the development HTC is bringing the developer edition of the one with 64 GB of storage so I am sure development will be amazing (the regular version will probably get unlocked eventually as well). In my opinion one would utilize the front speakers way more than all the gimmicks that the s4 is offering (for better music and movie watching experience without headsets). The only weak point is its battery but since it isn't out yet we can only speculate about that, maybe sense has been optimized enough to squeeze juice out of the battery more efficiently (sense 4 roms have very decent battery life even on the amaze with its 1750 mah battery) and sense 5 is supposed to be even more lightweight. The way I see it spec wars are now not really a problem, manufacturers need to focus on build quality and aesthetics as well and both sony and htc have done that with their flagships this year. Samsung again has disappointed and you will witness exact Chinese replicas of the s4 (just like with the s3) flooding the market and every person and their grandmother would seemingly have one and you can't tell the fake from the real visually as they are both crafted from the cheapest quality of plastic available. However it would be very difficult to replicate htc one due to its mere quality and premium feel. Just my 2 cents. I am deciding between xperia z or htc one but holding out to see what motorolla x brings to the table then making my decision.
Edit: battery life is actually amazing on the HTC One
A lot of HTC smartphone users have had complaints about the poor battery life of their devices, a concern compounded with the fact the recent HTC devices feature uni-body designs, making the batteries non-removable. If you were considering picking up a HTC One, but were worried about the battery performance, fear no more!
According to battery endurance tests done by Expert Reviews, the 2,300 mAh battery of the HTC One managed close to 17 hours of 3G talk-time, and more notably, lasted an amazing 8 hours and 32 minutes in video playback!
With numbers like these, getting a full day of usage with one charge, which has become increasingly difficult, should not be a problem anymore. The review does state that the review unit did not feature the final software version, but assuming that the final release will only make things more efficient, the battery test results are great.
To put these numbers in perspective, a recent battery test of the Sony Xperia Z, which features a slightly larger battery at 2,330 mAh, showed that while the Xperia Z lasted for 16 hours of 3G talk-time, the video playback test gave a result of just 5 hours and 39 minutes. Granted, the Xperia Z does feature a larger display, but that shouldn’t result in a difference of more than 3 hours.
We’ll be looking at a lot of other battery tests once the HTC One is officially released later this month, but for now, the initial results are certainly impressive. Battery life could well become one of the many reasons to buy the HTC One.
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Eh given it has that (the hardware part) but most if not any will utilize the temp and humidity feature...Google Now takes care of that seamlessly as well as a whole plethora of weather apps for those people that can't live without knowing the weather. Regarding spen I am sure people would go for the note series if they truly utilize the spen in their daily use due to its screen real estate where the pen would actually be useful.
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Well the question was. Like what? In regards to what the s4 has that the one doesn't. I for one would use the temp and humidity sensors, as a weather app doesn't tell you the temp of where you are, but rather the closest reporting center and no weather app can tell you the humidity in your home. And I know of many people who would like to use the s pen on something a little smaller than three note. Besides, just cause you find no need for a hardware feature, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
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How do you guys feel about the ONE has 4.1.2?
And I still do not understand why it takes HTC so long to update their phones. I mean it is that difficult to do or is it simply incompetence on HTC part?
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Well the question was. Like what? In regards to what the s4 has that the one doesn't. I for one would use the temp and humidity sensors, as a weather app doesn't tell you the temp of where you are, but rather the closest reporting center and no weather app can tell you the humidity in your home. And I know of many people who would like to use the s pen on something a little smaller than three note. Besides, just cause you find no need for a hardware feature, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
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It exists I only pointed out that the front facing speakers with amazing sound quality trump the hardware features that s4 has bought to the table. Regarding hardware does the s4 have ir blaster? That technology is much more useful than a thermostat on your phone seriously I don't know how you can defend that. Get a note 2 its better than the s4 anyways if you are a Samsung fan, but gs4 didn't bring anything substantive to the table imo. Sony and HTC both have and I hope they do well
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It exists I only pointed out that the front facing speakers with amazing sound quality trump the hardware features that s4 has bought to the table. Regarding hardware does the s4 have ir blaster? That technology is much more useful than a thermostat on your phone seriously I don't know how you can defend that. Get a note 2 its better than the s4 anyways if you are a Samsung fan, but gs4 didn't bring anything substantive to the table imo. Sony and HTC both have and I hope they do well
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The s4 does indeed have ir blaster. I didn't mention that because it isn't something that is missing from the one. They both have it. And I agree it Is a very useful feature.
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The s4 does indeed have ir blaster. I didn't mention that because it isn't something that is missing from the one. They both have it. And I agree it Is a very useful feature.
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ir blaster? Is that infrared?
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ir blaster? Is that infrared?
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From what I read, yes infrared blaster. Not sure why they call it blaster.
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IMO neither. Sure the HTC One looks like a well built phone but you can bet it wont have a dev scene or much of one since they clearly want it locked down as tight as possible. Small, non-removable battery, no expandable storage, Sense 5 looks like Windows Phone, and the phone itself looks a lot like the iPhone 5.
The Galaxy S4 is a spec bump phone, might as well wait till it comes out and pick up the S3 for cheap from someone offloading one. Use some of the money you saved to buy a decent case since its made from some of the cheapest plastic i've ever seen.
I think the Sony Xperia Z would be a better choice but its a shame that it probably wont make it to the states.
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Eh given it has that (the hardware part) but most if not any will utilize the temp and humidity feature...Google Now takes care of that seamlessly as well as a whole plethora of weather apps for those people that can't live without knowing the weather. Regarding spen I am sure people would go for the note series if they truly utilize the spen in their daily use due to its screen real estate where the pen would actually be useful. Regarding the development HTC is bringing the developer edition of the one with 64 GB of storage so I am sure development will be amazing (the regular version will probably get unlocked eventually as well). In my opinion one would utilize the front speakers way more than all the gimmicks that the s4 is offering (for better music and movie watching experience without headsets). The only weak point is its battery but since it isn't out yet we can only speculate about that, maybe sense has been optimized enough to squeeze juice out of the battery more efficiently (sense 4 roms have very decent battery life even on the amaze with its 1750 mah battery) and sense 5 is supposed to be even more lightweight. The way I see it spec wars are now not really a problem, manufacturers need to focus on build quality and aesthetics as well and both sony and htc have done that with their flagships this year. Samsung again has disappointed and you will witness exact Chinese replicas of the s4 (just like with the s3) flooding the market and every person and their grandmother would seemingly have one and you can't tell the fake from the real visually as they are both crafted from the cheapest quality of plastic available. However it would be very difficult to replicate htc one due to its mere quality and premium feel. Just my 2 cents. I am deciding between xperia z or htc one but holding out to see what motorolla x brings to the table then making my decision.
Edit: battery life is actually amazing on the HTC One
A lot of HTC smartphone users have had complaints about the poor battery life of their devices, a concern compounded with the fact the recent HTC devices feature uni-body designs, making the batteries non-removable. If you were considering picking up a HTC One, but were worried about the battery performance, fear no more!
According to battery endurance tests done by Expert Reviews, the 2,300 mAh battery of the HTC One managed close to 17 hours of 3G talk-time, and more notably, lasted an amazing 8 hours and 32 minutes in video playback!
With numbers like these, getting a full day of usage with one charge, which has become increasingly difficult, should not be a problem anymore. The review does state that the review unit did not feature the final software version, but assuming that the final release will only make things more efficient, the battery test results are great.
To put these numbers in perspective, a recent battery test of the Sony Xperia Z, which features a slightly larger battery at 2,330 mAh, showed that while the Xperia Z lasted for 16 hours of 3G talk-time, the video playback test gave a result of just 5 hours and 39 minutes. Granted, the Xperia Z does feature a larger display, but that shouldn’t result in a difference of more than 3 hours.
We’ll be looking at a lot of other battery tests once the HTC One is officially released later this month, but for now, the initial results are certainly impressive. Battery life could well become one of the many reasons to buy the HTC One.
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The S4 has a 2600mAh battery. Wait until THOSE battery tests come out.
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i meant the screen size my bad for not being more specific
I want the HTC One. I have been an HTC since there windows mobile 5 days but they have been disappointing with the last line of phones like the ONE X and S phones. I'll wait a bit after it comes out to see how it is.
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Hi guys, I just sold my S3 LTE , as I cracked the screen and didn't want to repair it. I was looking for upgrade before that, so now the time has come.
I need a device that is a bit more rugged, not necessarily waterproof and so on... I read that the S4 is even more fragile though.
Anyway. I'd really love a high end device, so I don't have to upgrade it for the next 2 years.
I don't play games but do a lot of browsing, emailing and other work related stuff. I have good cameras so the camera on the phone just needs to be OK, but It should bebetter than the S3. I'm now using an iphone 5 and while it's a marelously well build and fast, I'm not quite sure I could deal with it's quirks. I've been on Android for almost 6 years, so you get what I mean.
I'm looking at :
LG G2 16GB
LG Nexus 5 16GB
Galaxy S4
Huaiwei Ascend P6
HTC ONE
Anything else you might recommend, except for Sony...
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Hi guys, I just sold my S3 LTE , as I cracked the screen and didn't want to repair it. I was looking for upgrade before that, so now the time has come.
I need a device that is a bit more rugged, not necessarily waterproof and so on... I read that the S4 is even more fragile though.
Anyway. I'd really love a high end device, so I don't have to upgrade it for the next 2 years.
I don't play games but do a lot of browsing, emailing and other work related stuff. I have good cameras so the camera on the phone just needs to be OK, but It should bebetter than the S3. I'm now using an iphone 5 and while it's a marelously well build and fast, I'm not quite sure I could deal with it's quirks. I've been on Android for almost 6 years, so you get what I mean.
I'm looking at :
LG G2 16GB
LG Nexus 5 16GB
Galaxy S4
Huaiwei Ascend P6
HTC ONE
Anything else you might recommend, except for Sony...
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LG G2 - Very Good Choice
Nexus 5 - Awesome (but not the best camera)
S4 - Sucks
P6 - Friend has it, not bad, but battery life is terrible
HTC One - Awesome.
Also, look into the Xperia Z2, another good option for you.
Personally, i'd go with the new HTC one.
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LG G2 - Very Good Choice
Nexus 5 - Awesome (but not the best camera)
S4 - Sucks
P6 - Friend has it, not bad, but battery life is terrible
HTC One - Awesome.
Also, look into the Xperia Z2, another good option for you.
Personally, i'd go with the new HTC one.
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I really like the One too, but can you give some more details why would you choose it. And with the new model just around the corner - I'm no sure. I'm interested in the N5 too, bu tI'm put off by the small-ish battery
Friend of mine has the current One, played with it quite a bit. Its just everything i would want in a phone. Its really well made, fits very comfortably in your hand. I'm a fan of IPS LCD over AMOLED. Operations are much smoother and faster than Samsung. Blinkfeed is awesome (for me personally) and you have all the freedom of Android with a very good display incased in a very good body. Also i dont really need crap like airwave and air gesture, in fact, since 4.3 my smart stay barely works.
The One is just my personal choice, i think its the most balance between design, UI and performance. LG G2 isnt far behind. If you going to go with the One, u might as well wait for the new one. If you dont plan to get the new one, i'd probably go the G2 over the Old 1. The Snapdragon 800 will last u much longer than the 600 in the One (2013 edition) The G2 has IPS LCD as well and is very very fast. Only thing lacking is the aluminum body and blinkfeed. Also LG has a pretty good multi-tasking interface, it opens small windows of apps. I suggest you Check out YouTube for the G2.
Depending on how much you want to wait, you should definitely also consider the oppo find 7. This phone's a beauty in my eyes. Specs are great too.
Another interesting phone is the oneplus one with cm. Its going to be 5.5inch with the size of a 5 inch sony z1, qualcomm s800 and its supposed to cost less than 400$. Too bad that there arent any real pics yet and the release is going to be somewhere in Q2 of 2014. So, it can be 1 month or almost 3 :<
I would suggest you go for the All New HTC One or the Xperia Z2 ...both of the devices r going to hit the shelves with in weeks !!
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I would suggest you go for the All New HTC One or the Xperia Z2 ...both of the devices r going to hit the shelves with in weeks !!
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I'm not buying a Sony, that's for sure. The htc one is another thing, but I'm afraid it will be quite expensive at launch, at least that's the way it is where I live. The way I see things is I have two options - get the G2 now or wait for the M8, hoping it won't be THAT expensive
Check out the oppo find 7! Big, cheap, blows everything away
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LG G2 - Very Good Choice
Nexus 5 - Awesome (but not the best camera)
S4 - Sucks
P6 - Friend has it, not bad, but battery life is terrible
HTC One - Awesome.
Also, look into the Xperia Z2, another good option for you.
Personally, i'd go with the new HTC one.
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Why does galaxy s4 sucks ? Although I do agree the design is same and somewhat boring especially when upgrading from s3 but its a practical design. For me, its best choice among the given choices, especially if you can get the qualcomm version, as its google play device so you have option to seamlessly put aosp roms. That negates the N5 advantage as it is..
For LG G2 and Nexus 5, you have limitation of fixed storage, do remember on 16GB devices you get only about 11GB of usable space. Also camera and battery on nexus 5 will be a downgrade for you coming from s3. HTC one although awesome design but has ultrapixel camera which didn't do very well and again a restricted memory.
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Not an option. I'm getting a device from a local carrier, and they don't have oppo.
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Why does galaxy s4 sucks ? Although I do agree the design is same and somewhat boring especially when upgrading from s3 but its a practical design. For me, its best choice among the given choices, especially if you can get the qualcomm version, as its google play device so you have option to seamlessly put aosp roms. That negates the N5 advantage as it is..
For LG G2 and Nexus 5, you have limitation of fixed storage, do remember on 16GB devices you get only about 11GB of usable space. Also camera and battery on nexus 5 will be a downgrade for you coming from s3. HTC one although awesome design but has ultrapixel camera which didn't do very well and again a restricted memory.
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The only reason I'm not sure I want the S4 is that it's deemed even more fragile than the S3. It's slower chipset is also a bit of a disadvantage.
I can get the qualcomm version, so yes - vanilla OS is possible.
As for the G2 - it's awesome and I don't think storage will be that much of an issue. The HTC one is also an option, but the same as S4 - slower chiset and I hera the camera just sucks, but I have a DSLR and a mirrorless camera so I'm not going to expect much from a phone camera anyway. I'm using the iphone 5 now and while typing on it is a real pain, the size is really nice refresh fromthe huge slate the S3 was. I really miss the huge screen though.
The whole thing is quite complicated, as my wife has the RAZR I, but wants an Iphone, so I got one to test it out while waiting for my next android, and I actually like it a lot but the battery is basically on par with the S3, but the screen.... it's so small. It's superior when it comes to actally using it as a phone.
Which one of these handsets is most durable when dropped? I think the g2 would have a bad time due to edge to edge design.
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Which one of these handsets is most durable when dropped? I think the g2 would have a bad time due to edge to edge design.
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iphone 5s for durability.
For me:
1-Note 3
2-Sony Z2
3-Iphone 5s
4-S4
This year I am leaving my S3 also and this is the list of devices I am targeting of buying from !!
I will get one of these bad boys --->
1. Note 3 (appealing in every aspect)
2. HTC ONE 2014 (has microSD card support)
3. Xperia Z2 (Sony really stepping up their game)
4. iPhone 6 (a really good phone for basic telephony)
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I recommend nexus & S4 from the point of view of a good battery and high specs and features, Also the nexus 5 has good feature which is wireless charging, The S4 has higher features than the nexus as usual samsung strikes with stunning technology.
-Mina
I am getting a new phone in two months. Got an S3 now. This is my top choices :
1. Note 3
2. Xperia Z2
3 HTC one (2014)
4. S5
Very difficult to choose
I'm between n5 s4 and g2 for now...
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Why does galaxy s4 sucks ? Although I do agree the design is same and somewhat boring especially when upgrading from s3 but its a practical design. For me, its best choice among the given choices, especially if you can get the qualcomm version, as its google play device so you have option to seamlessly put aosp roms. That negates the N5 advantage as it is..
For LG G2 and Nexus 5, you have limitation of fixed storage, do remember on 16GB devices you get only about 11GB of usable space. Also camera and battery on nexus 5 will be a downgrade for you coming from s3. HTC one although awesome design but has ultrapixel camera which didn't do very well and again a restricted memory.
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i know a few people with S4's, both versions. They both completely suck. In all honesty, the design isnt that bad, it looks very similar to the s3 but the feeling is alot better. However, Samsungs OS skin just down right fails. The ui is laggy, and please dont say theres no lag. i dont know how people dont notice this crap. The UI lags. Maybe the galaxy s4 google play edition, is a viable option.
There is literally nothing that the S4 has over its competitors. If you compare it to the HTC one (2013), then really, the One beats it hands down. You really dont need crap like the air wave.
SGH-m819n galaxy mega running the megafire v5 rom. Ive had two people literally sell their note3 after seeing how big and fast my phone is. 60 dollar truly unlimited unthrottled LTE data on tmobiles network though metro is a pretty nice perk, too.
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.
hello guys ... i am a proud owner of LG G2 ... one of the best phones i ever had ... and im willing to upgrade but im lost between S5 Z2 and One m8, and cant make my mind
i really love the concept of Z2 but im very worried because many people mentioned that they suffer over heating when playing games and shooting videos ... i know i wont be shooting 4k videos ... its just something that i dont need ... at least now .. but what about games and software ... does it really overheat and become uncomfortable to hold ?? what about charging time ... how long does it take to become fully charged ?
what would you recommend ?
especially that i tend to drop my phones alot
I had the same problem and decided to buy the Z2. I have no problems with overheating whatever I do. Software is the best customized android out there. Better than sense or touchwiz. Idk how long it takes to fully charge but not very long at least not longer than on my m7
I would go for the z2. Awesome phone
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It doesnt overheat playing games or other stuff, only 4k recording. M8 is more comfortable in hand, z2 has better package overall.
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hello guys ... i am a proud owner of LG G2 ... one of the best phones i ever had ... and im willing to upgrade but im lost between S5 Z2 and One m8, and cant make my mind
i really love the concept of Z2 but im very worried because many people mentioned that they suffer over heating when playing games and shooting videos ... i know i wont be shooting 4k videos ... its just something that i dont need ... at least now .. but what about games and software ... does it really overheat and become uncomfortable to hold ?? what about charging time ... how long does it take to become fully charged ?
what would you recommend ?
especially that i tend to drop my phones alot
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Hello XperiaZ2 user switched from HTC One(m7) here! Overheating while you are playing game isn't a problem, it happens to all phone. (At least my HTC One did) And I am playing HD Youtube everyday but at least I don't get burnt, so it must be okay for you too. Also as 4k is new technology for smartphone, we have to understand it is still not perfect, some user reports that software update solve this overheating problem and I don't feel it too hot.
Yeah I couldn't choose between M8 and Z2 and OnePlus..... but finally I bought XperiaZ2. As they have better spec and price is lower than M8 and I wanted something funny! (Oneplus is good price and good spec, but it's too simple!)
They have shatter proof glass It shouldn't break easily.(I dropped several times, but there is no crack and working fine!)
Yeah XperiaZ2 is really good phone I've used Xperia Z and HTC One(m7) yeah much better than these. I recommend you to go with Sony.
- so you guys all agree that there is no overheat while playing games or some intensive apps ? at least not more than other phones right ?
one more question .. is it easy to scratch ? (does it require special care and should i be worried where and how i place it ?)
please be very honest and i would like to see more opinions please
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- so you guys all agree that there is no overheat while playing games or some intensive apps ? at least not more than other phones right ?
one more question .. is it easy to scratch ? (does it require special care and should i be worried where and how i place it ?)
please be very honest and i would like to see more opinions please
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Okay. There is some heating but not as bad as overheating.
As they are using shatter proof glass I can't see scratch with out case and protector.
You take your time and think. Z3 might be coming in few months.... (it's what happend when I bought Xperia Z)
It overheats if there are so many apps running in the background and when you shoot 4K videos.
Charging takes me over 4 hours I thought my charger was faulty but it wasn't I'm using my old samsung charger it takes around 3 hours.
I bought HTC One m8 for my partner and I'm jealous tbh. But I'm happy with my z2 as well. HTC One m8 feeling is a lot better in hand and camera is a lot faster.
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I have left the LG G2 for the Xperia Z2 and glad I did.
I would say it heats up less than the G2 when playing intensive games.
The only thing the G2 had that I wish the Z2 had is knock off. It has knock on, just can't turn off the screen with a double tap :/
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It overheats if there are so many apps running in the background and when you shoot 4K videos.
Charging takes me over 4 hours I thought my charger was faulty but it wasn't I'm using my old samsung charger it takes around 3 hours.
I bought HTC One m8 for my partner and I'm jealous tbh. But I'm happy with my z2 as well. HTC One m8 feeling is a lot better in hand and camera is a lot faster.
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I meant in daily use...... We don't use phone like that...
i've had my Z2 for about a week now and haven't noticed any excessive overheating. i've never had a smartphone that didn't heat up somewhat while playing games and i don't feel the Z2 is any worse than my HTC One M7 was. i prefer Sense's widgets and apps but the interface on the Z2 is quite nice and i am enjoying messing around with the camera. i think i can agree with the reviews in that the Z2 doesn't necessarily beat other phones in any one area but it is solid or even great in all areas. this is probably the first phone i've owned that has all the things i want (front-facing speakers, CAMERA BUTTON, and SD card) and doesn't compromise anywhere.
Conclude:
As HTC One(m7) and Z2 has different Concept so it can't simply compared. And they are different generation.... But I can definitely say Z2 is the one of the best smartphone I've ever had include my Smartphone from Japan..... Anyway you might get overheat problem but you can simply take it back to shop.... (do it before you messed it up with rooting!) As my latest phone is XperiaZ2 this opinion is bit biased, but still it's a good phone.... Some time I feel it big..... it might not be big problem if you are switching from G2....
Give it a try........ You'll love it. ( ･`ω･´)
There is heat on the Z2, but not 'Overheating'. Heats up just as much as any other smartphone out there when gaming. But doesn't get hot to the extent u can make barbecue or scramble eggs on it. And when u are not gaming, it is ice cool (at least, mine is). The Xperia Z2 is the best device i ever used, and i'm not even rooted yet. xD
I have to agree with a lot of the comments already posted.
The phone WILL heat up but it doesn't affect performance in any way.. and it's not excessively heating up more than any other smartphone would...
Also.. This is the first phone where I don't feel it's absolutely necessary to Unlock bootloader and root...
I have been unlocking and rooting all my previous phones because I felt it's essential to do so... S2, S3, Z, Z1...
LaMMi
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hello guys ... i am a proud owner of LG G2 ... one of the best phones i ever had ... and im willing to upgrade but im lost between S5 Z2 and One m8, and cant make my mind
i really love the concept of Z2 but im very worried because many people mentioned that they suffer over heating when playing games and shooting videos ... i know i wont be shooting 4k videos ... its just something that i dont need ... at least now .. but what about games and software ... does it really overheat and become uncomfortable to hold ?? what about charging time ... how long does it take to become fully charged ?
what would you recommend ?
especially that i tend to drop my phones alot
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Would suggest z2 without a doubt.
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hello guys ... i am a proud owner of LG G2 ... one of the best phones i ever had ... and im willing to upgrade but im lost between S5 Z2 and One m8, and cant make my mind
i really love the concept of Z2 but im very worried because many people mentioned that they suffer over heating when playing games and shooting videos ... i know i wont be shooting 4k videos ... its just something that i dont need ... at least now .. but what about games and software ... does it really overheat and become uncomfortable to hold ?? what about charging time ... how long does it take to become fully charged ?
what would you recommend ?
especially that i tend to drop my phones alot
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Opinions are subjective. The choice is there. All the mobiles you mention are top models, 'Flag ships', in their brand and function extremely well. All are different and there is no such device as 'the best'. You need to discover what phone will fit your needs.
I change phones about twice a year, sometimes three times. I am a technophile, Its my hobby, my vice. My advice to you would be to see all the mobiles you mention, have a play and make YOUR choice.
I lean toward Sony at present and away from Samsung and HTC. I do this because I FIND the UI on the HTC and the Samsung's too heavy. I PREFERE the UI on the Sony brand. I do find the quality for a flag ship mobile to be well represented by both HTC and Sony. I prefer the Sony only through choice.
I have owned several HTC mobiles and I live out in the countryside where signal strength is poor. HTC so far have been one of the weakest in terms of being able to pick up a signal. The Sony and Samsung also LG have all been fine with Nokia being the most competent in terms of catching signal strength.
I sold my SG Note 3 within weeks. This was MY FAULT, I purchased the phone on pre sale order before I had the chance to even hold one. When I held it, after owning the Sony Xperia Z, I was bitterly disappointed with the phones plastic construction. Plastic leather back with plastic play stitching plus the plastic chrome sides? It just didn't give ME that quality buzz and pride of ownership. My Sony Z Ultra is a quality device that oozes class and quality of materials and construction, size is the problem there.
I now use the nexus 5 and the Sony Xperia Z ultra. I have ordered the Z2 last week and will sell the Nexus 5.
IF the Z2 is built to the same standards the Ultra and Z are then I shall be a very happy person. I miss the UI as the Nexus 5 is not serving my needs even though it also is a very fine mobile indeed.
Please don't read too many forums. If you took notice of the reports, reviews and posts you read on ANY forum you would never dare make another single purchase including the shoes on your feet. All the mobiles you mention are best buys for the owner. Its what your expectations are that counts not mine.
Let us know what you decide on purchasing. Good luck with what ever you buy I am sure you will enjoy your new mobile.
Regards, Ryland
Oh BTW is you seriously drop your phones a lot I would either insure you new phone or NOT purchase ANY phone that price. If you do purchase a flagship phone buy a case and screen saver plus insurance.
to be frank with you ,wait atleast for two more weeks then get the 14w20,21 batch it seems to be ok
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to be frank with you ,wait atleast for two more weeks then get the 14w20,21 batch it seems to be ok
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How would one ensure that they have this batch?
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How would one ensure that they have this batch?
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check the batch number in the micro sd port information tray and get some information on the internet, right now im really fed up with sony im so upset that i wouldn't care anymore :/
Just wait mate don't buy it now
I came from a G2 as well, I'll say get whichever is cheaper. They're both about the same. HTC got better speakers and a big dev base (if that's important to you), Z2 has better camera and the waterproof aspect.
Apart from that, both got great battery life, screens are great, build quality great on both devices. Don't worry about the heat issue, anytime u push a phone it gets warm a bit
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It overheats if there are so many apps running in the background and when you shoot 4K videos.
Charging takes me over 4 hours I thought my charger was faulty but it wasn't I'm using my old samsung charger it takes around 3 hours.
I bought HTC One m8 for my partner and I'm jealous tbh. But I'm happy with my z2 as well. HTC One m8 feeling is a lot better in hand and camera is a lot faster.
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4hrs to charge?? That sucks..
Something I think will make several G2 owners Smile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8c8ekVfsV4
Enjoy your flagship phone ladies and gents.
The G2 is still a BEAST in 2015 :good:
Now imagine it had 5.1.1, it would be at least 30% faster because of no memory leaks. I remember jumping from 5.0 to 5.1 on my Nexus 4 and WOW the difference was HUGE
G2 is a MONSTER!
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Now imagine it had 5.1.1, it would be at least 30% faster because of no memory leaks. I remember jumping from 5.0 to 5.1 on my Nexus 4 and WOW the difference was HUGE
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Even on my wife's Moto E 2015, the jump from 5.0 to 5.1.1 was pretty amazing. That little thing is blazing fast now.
As far as G2, I'm running CM12.1 and it is slightly faster than stock 5.0.2. Not that much though.
Yes the G2 aged pretty well
I bougth an S6 (non-edge) a few weeks ago but sent it back after a week because for the price it simply wasn't a significant improvement over the G2 (and battery life on the S6 is a joke...).
On the stock rom the S6 felt slower than the G2 and there's no CM/AOSP for the Samsung Exynos phones (plus I really don't like the hardware buttons).
I have both the s6 edge and the note four, and I tell you, the LgG2 keeps up with them both.
And it came with Lte which was missing in my version of the Note 4.
It's smooth, great on multitasking, has a bright, popping screen and excellent battery life.
The one thing is that mine's the 16g - woefully inadequate these days.
Still, I have two brand new batteries ordered and some new Casing - I'm keeping this phone forever.
Even the edges of the screen are slightly curved, and I kid you not - the glass they used, and the coating they applied is better than anything out there at the moment.
Ok. I gush.
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waingro808 said:
G2 is a MONSTER!
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Even on my wife's Moto E 2015, the jump from 5.0 to 5.1.1 was pretty amazing. That little thing is blazing fast now.
As far as G2, I'm running CM12.1 and it is slightly faster than stock 5.0.2. Not that much though.
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I feel a slowdown on stock 5.0.2 when i multitask (instagram-chrome-messenger-youtube), something i dont experience on 4.4.2 or CM12.1 (but its buggy)
Nice to see the G2 perform so well.
But what about the signal strength?
The S6 shows signal and the G2 does not.
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G2 is a dream come true, the closest to a perfect phone, shame it has to die software wise. LG really made a stellar phone to trump the S4 and it did in every way. Size, buil, the camera, display and even software is much better and snapdragon 800 is still present in todays flagships with slight frequency increase. Hell, even the G3 is basicaly a G2 with 2K display. Smartphones have reached their apex in 2013 - 2014, there is no practical need to upgrade them hardware wise, only software. But we know how that goes. A great shame But kudos to LG for making this phone.
Well, it's the G2
That's one reason I love my G2.
And with Android 5.1 or 6 it will become even better!
Best phone ever from the best phone brand!
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kolembo said:
I have both the s6 edge and the note four, and I tell you, the LgG2 keeps up with them both.
And it came with Lte which was missing in my version of the Note 4.
It's smooth, great on multitasking, has a bright, popping screen and excellent battery life.
The one thing is that mine's the 16g - woefully inadequate these days.
Still, I have two brand new batteries ordered and some new Casing - I'm keeping this phone forever.
Even the edges of the screen are slightly curved, and I kid you not - the glass they used, and the coating they applied is better than anything out there at the moment.
Ok. I gush.
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This is what I was looking for!
I assume you have an Exynos Note 4 as well.
For a while I was considering getting a N910c but started work on my G2's glass only repair to bring it back to life again.
Long story short I have decided to hold off on getting a Note 4 bc the G2 is still a damn good phone I don't have any reason to.
Its so fast it was way ahead of its time
Treboeth said:
Nice to see the G2 perform so well.
But what about the signal strength?
The S6 shows signal and the G2 does not.
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G2 Has a great Radio.
Currently replacing the screen on my G2 and have been using my Moto G LTE for a while.
Motorola IMO still makes the best radios for cell phones since they've been doing it for so long.
The Moto G gets a signal in places where other phones (iphone included) die.
The G2 I have (D801) is the only phone I can say I've seen come close to the Motorola especially if you use one compatible with your Network.
Its a damn good phone AND tablet.
For the price its a STEAL.
This is coming from someone who bought it new at full price 600.00 back in 2013.
Treboeth said:
Nice to see the G2 perform so well.
But what about the signal strength?
The S6 shows signal and the G2 does not.
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It's just because G2 doesn't have any SIM card plugged in.
tiguy99 said:
For a while I was considering getting a N910c....
G2 Has a great radio...its a STEAL.
This is coming from someone who bought it new at full price 600.00 back in 2013.
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The radio on the G2 is excellent. It's very, very quick, and the management is excellent - it locks on very fast and uses it very efficiently.
The Note 4 is an excellent phone too though, for the price now. Just make sure you're looking at the LTE supported version. The camera is far better than the G2, and that stylus....
Still, every time I use the G2, I'm surprised. It's quick and smooth and built like a solid block. It goes everywhere with me, and more often than not, it saves the day.
And did I say it's quick? It's quick.
I'm keeping mine forever.
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The radio on the G2 is excellent. It's very, very quick, and the management is excellent - it locks on very fast and uses it very efficiently.
The Note 4 is an excellent phone too though, for the price now. Just make sure you're looking at the LTE supported version. The camera is far better than the G2, and that stylus....
Still, every time I use the G2, I'm surprised. It's quick and smooth and built like a solid block. It goes everywhere with me, and more often than not, it saves the day.
And did I say it's quick? It's quick.
I'm keeping mine forever.
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outside of the camera, how does the G2 compare to the Note 4 in day to day usage, speed, graphics etc?
If this phone had 5.1 stock it would do better than in 5.0.2. It is like 25-30% faster and more responsive
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outside of the camera, how does the G2 compare to the Note 4 in day to day usage, speed, graphics etc?
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Outside the camera and the stylus, the G2 is excellent. It's faster in many aspects, the scrolling is very smooth especially on Lollipop, the RAM management is far superior. Day to day, you just whip out the phone and you're up and running. The G2 had a wonderful screen - however, here, the Note 4 is clearly in a different league.
The G2 will take everything you throw at it though, and chuck it back at you quickly, and keep doing it all day.
It's a wonderful, wonderful phone - even the camera with X-cam is better than most. Anyone who's had the G2 and then moved will tell you immediately, that things are just not the same.
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outside of the camera, how does the G2 compare to the Note 4 in day to day usage, speed, graphics etc?
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iMO Note 4 is much better than G2, G2 is still best for its price.Note 4 performance is slower than G2 but it open apps much faster than G2 and multitasks 3,4 apps easily. Dont know why note 4 display is little bit greenish than G2.For gaming Note 4 is far superior than G2 in smoothness, boths have not so much graphics differences.Battery life on note 4 is worse than G2.IMO G2 has much better battery life than Note 4.
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Dont know why note 4 display is little bit greenish than G2.
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G2 has an IPS panel screen which is more realistic in color reproduction than amoled - any graphic designer will choose an IPS panel monitor over any LCD/LED one anytime...
amoled, on the other side, is better in contrast and brightness... i personally like G2 screen more...
Yes, the G2 keeps up with the S6 Edge nicely. Just imagine though, it someone had managed to load the Nexus 5's 4.4.4 stock onto it? That's a whole extra 20% speed right there. :victory:
Yes I could not even believe I am still using a G2 though it still 6 months old to me, I really wanted this phone ever since its release.
my only gripe are the following;
- on CM12.1 and Stock it suffers from thermal throttling.
- telephony is not so good, (other end could not hear me properly on either phone or headset mode).
- 16GB is not even enough anymore, USB OTG can cripple battery life.
-Can someone please convert a nexus 5.1.1 stock rom port for the LG G2 please? otherwise lets not forget our phone is a beefed up Nexus 5.