Hello everyone.
Just skimmed through separate forums for Asus Nexus 7 2013 and LG Optimus G Pro on XDA. I had my eyes set on the Nexus 7 2 tablet considering its big, full HD display, awesome gaming performance and high end battery. However, upon reading about a number of software issues that new Google updates have incurred AND some talk about defective units here on XDA forums (apparently, many have been having serious hardware issues out of the box) I have been made to think twice about purchasing this. I also began thinking that messaging (only using thumb like on a smartphone) in landscape would be a bit of a hassle for such a big screen and the portability might well be an issue.
LG Optimus G Pro, on the other hand, seems to sport the exact same screen quality but a smaller size instead. Do you believe this phone is an excellent alternate to the tablet and that the 5.5 inch screen isn't a BIG difference compared to new Nexus 7's display (considering the screen estate isn't exactly 7 inch with that really thick bezel)? Is the battery better and is the gaming performance and other performance related areas equally excellent in your honest opinion? Finally, do you feel that the build quality is such that makes the phone slip in the hand and that home button feels cheap (as some reviewers say so)? If there are any known issues that I should be aware of, kindly do let me know.
Just so that it's out there, I am looking for a device that is anywhere between 5 and 7 inches, has a FullHD display, excellent, lag-free performance, 2GB RAM and really long lasting battery. My primary use with the phone would be to check email, FB, Twitter, read e-books and occasional gaming. I did consider SONY Xperia Z but it seems to have washed out colours and the screen and battery timing is easily trumped by that of LG Optimus G Pro.
So then, enlighten me folks.
I got an amazing deal for my optimus g pro. Almost in new condition, got it for $300. N boy m loving it. Moved on from my galaxy nexus whose battery sucked. Really wanted a phone with a larger screen and a powerful battery. Best deal n the best phone I've owned.
Stock rom ain't bad, rooted n all the stuff i need just works.
2GB ram n the Snapdragon 600 makes multi tasking a breeze. Home button is fine and yea i don't think ill be using my nexus 7 as often as i used to. Go for it :thumbup:
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yes or no? i have iphone 5s
i was thiking about buying galaxy 6.. but then i understood i don't care about benchmarks/heavy games
i want a phone that smooth and great camera..
In my country samsung 6 will cost 907, and LG G3 costs 480 dollars.
IF i will buy LG G3, i will buy LG G4 only if it's worth upgrade
Pondering the same... Samsung galaxy s 6 would've been great if it included a removable battery. I like to know whether I can use a phone long term without fear of the battery dying.
This is my experience with the phone so far. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and I don't have many negatives to complain about.
I came from a Nexus 5 and I was quite reluctant to buy a phone with a heavy skin on top of the android OS.
First of all, you will really appreciate how LG was able to fit a 5.5" screen into a phone that is not as large as other 5.5" phones. It is still a fairly large phone, but not to the point where it's difficult to use.
Secondly, the lollipop update has been pretty great. It feels snappier and smoother than it did on kitkat. I don't think the phone is as snappy as the S6 since it has an older processor, but I don't personally feel the quad HD screen affects the processor and graphics whatsoever. On top of that, the G3 still has one of the most pixel dense displays on the market, even being almost a year old.
If you are concerned about not being able to replace the battery, the G3 is still a great option as most manufacturers seem to be going with sealed-in batteries, unless you go with the Note series.
As mentioned earlier, I don't have many negatives to complain about other than the screen being dimmer than other displays, but that's just me nitpicking because honestly it isn't a big deal to me.
I've had the opposite experience from Yaminashi. I've had the G3 since it first came out. I have not had a smooth experience. It was livable, but barely. I just moved to something else. The thing I miss the most about the g3 are the buttons on the back.
I would say no this phone is one of the worst I have owned, it heats up so much and performance is so slow compared to other phones. They should have made the screen 1080p and it would have been great.
i have just baught a used LS980 from ebay because the screen size looked exactly what i wanted and the processing power seamed strong enough for my use.
the price of this item has droped soo much the last few months that now i am starting to have second thoughts maybe this particular LG is not made durable.
anyone can share experiance with this device ?
is there any real differance between the variants D800,D802, VS980 and LS980 (exept from the korean f320)?
regards
I got an LG G2 from Freedompop for $70. It was a used device but in good condition. In addition, Freedompop offers free service from Sprint network. I am very pleased about this purchase.
Here's a comparison of Galaxy S4 vs LG G2.
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g2_vs_samsung_galaxy_s4-review-984.php
I also got mine from Freedompop for $70 with $15 cashback. The G2 is an excellent phone and I really like its minimal bezels. One big drawback of an S4 is AMOLED is prone to burn-in and a used device might already have noticeable burn-in. The blue subpixels also wear out much faster so over time, it might have some noticeable color degradation. The G2 being IPS LCD, the screen should look perfect for as long as you have it.
Just my opinion here..
S4 has a better screen that's easier on battery life;
G2 has a better processor and a bigger battery.
I prefer the side rockers of the S4, but I have a G2 and overall think it's a better phone.
Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the LG G5, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the LG G5 is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Well, I hate this phone. Mine couldn't survive a 12" drop onto a parking lot without severely shattering the display.
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Well, I hate this phone. Mine couldn't survive a 12" drop onto a parking lot without severely shattering the display.
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Maybe it committed suicide as it no longer loved you.
You should have tried relationship counselling, but now it is too late.
Unrootable means un usable in my eyes. Plus the battery lasts about 6 hours.
Not sure why you can't use it without root, I am. And my battery last all day with 4G.
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Absolutely love this phone, and yes, I do sleep next to it . Everyone will have their own opinions, mine personally is this is a great phone. Love the camera, battery time is great (although having 2 batteries help), and finally a usable phone outdoors without having to really focus on the screen(very bright screen is what I mean). I would really love to have root, but I have patience, this nonsense of "no root no phone" kind of irks me but when you're spoiled you're spoiled.
LG G5 more hits than misses
Upgraded a number of family phones to the LG G5. I'm a bit old school and prefer simple flip phones. We would probably still be using Samsung Rugby flip phones if they worked with our carrier.
If you're in the market for a high end phone that's more than shiny, with lots of usable practical features and actually includes the latest available technology, consider the LG G5. We think it definitely has more hits than misses.
1. The 3 Cameras, make the phone one of the best camera substitute
2. Modern CPU (Qualcomm 820, currently top of the line) helps performance, battery efficiency, spectrum / wireless performance.
3. 4GB RAM useful for multitasking and running large demanding software
4. 32GB internal built in storage
5. Expandable storage with Micro SD (sorry Apple)
6. Miracast, industry standard screen sharing
7. IR Blaster
8. USB-C, the modern USB port the industry actually agrees and moving towards
(including devices from Apple, Google, Microsoft, LG, etc).
9. User removable / replaceable battery
10. Modular, and easy repair-ability
11. FM capable - enabled depending on carrier
12. A major phone brand / model thus more available accessories
13. Price point - best value for high end / flagship phone
Cons - what's missing that other devices may offer
1. Water / Dust proof - a nicety, and can be added to the LG G5 via certain cases.
2. Premium Metal / Glass feel - subjective. The LG G5 is all aluminum but covered in a primer paint. Besides, most folks I know use a phone case.
We have a number of mobile lines / phones within our family. Our last few phones have been Samsung, from Samsung flip phones to Android devices Galaxy T989D/S2X, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4. When we were up for replacements, we going to go with Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but it was no longer available, replaced by the Note 5. The Note 5 was more expensive than the Note 4. It was hard to justify paying more for a successor that included less than its predecessor - no Micro SD, no IR, no removable battery. Note 5 excluded usable practical features for a shiny exterior, and wasn't even water proof. We heard new phones were coming March / April 2016 so we waited and eventually decided on the LG G5. We believe it to be the best value, and offered the opportunity to award a vendor trying to innovate.
Ultimately it's just a phone, but at least it has the more important convergence features covered, mainly solid phone features, and solid camera.
** Unrelated, but its thanks to XDA community and other enthusiasts who help keep golden oldies such as the T989/S2X and Note 2 phones kicking. There's several Marshmallow ports for T989 and Note 2
LightJak said:
Absolutely love this phone, and yes, I do sleep next to it . Everyone will have their own opinions, mine personally is this is a great phone. Love the camera, battery time is great (although having 2 batteries help), and finally a usable phone outdoors without having to really focus on the screen(very bright screen is what I mean). I would really love to have root, but I have patience, this nonsense of "no root no phone" kind of irks me but when you're spoiled you're spoiled.
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Got a G5 (on AT&T) yesterday as a gift from my work and am coming from a Moto G with custom ROM's galore. The only thing I really miss is forward and back arrows in the nav bar for typing and Chrome Pie. Why pie controls aren't native to Chrome and requires root access is absolutely stupid.
Every other root function I used on my Moto G was to make up for the limitations of the device. No need now. Holy crap this thing is fast as hell and thanks to doze, standby is crazy. The SD 820 is an absolute beast of an SOC. And this is only my first full day on it. Going on a hike later today and can't wait to use the camera on this thing. So far I am very impressed with this phone.
Just received my EU h850 in the mail on Wed, already unlocked and rooted. No build quality issues at all.
Don't know why some are having battery issues. I easily get 24hrs of use with 5+hrs sot
That's with gaming,youtube, browsing,and Bluetooth
The screen uses much less battery than my Sprint g3...and even with custom everything on my g3 this phone performs sooo much better in everyway.
I think carrier branded g5 have a lot of bloat killing battery
Haven't heard a bad thing about unbranded h850 yet
Got mine from O2 in the UK and love my G5... O2 have put no bloatware on it at all and it therefore has good battery life. I have a G4 and the G5 flies compares to it (I loved the G4 too even though it had it's issues!). The only negative point is that getting a good tempered glass screen protector is going to be a nightmare as the screen is clearly quite flexible (hence the corner buckles etc) and so getting one to fit perfectly is going to be a challenge. Having said that, this is a very new phone, and all new3 models have odd issues (software/hardware), so if it becomes a problem then I'll RMA it to O2 or LG and get it swapped.
Hate some of the software tweaks, but this is a damn fine phone.
All in all, this is a pretty good phone. I'm really liking the wide angle lens and the fingerprint sensor. (This is my first phone with a fingerprint sensor)
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Got mine from O2 in the UK and love my G5... O2 have put no bloatware on it at all and it therefore has good battery life. .
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Same here and agreed... awesome standby time as well... My only issue with it is, I wish the screen and always on display were brighter outside and the overall volume was a bit louder, especially when using your own ringtones, like my G4. When I set up mine.. I didnt bother with the App drawer update, to me.. it was a new phone, new UI so I went for a bit of a change instead of copying my old G4 setup... made me feel like Ide actually bought a new phone.. and im finding it much simpler and enjoyable to use.
I find the UX5 much slicker and faster to use, more responsive and I can fly through tasks, OneNote and OneDrive.. Very Happy with my G5, also the 0.2" screen reduction makes no difference after a day or so
For the ATT G5 is there a way to save pictures/files/videos directly to the memory card or does that require root?
Love it. I'm not crazy about the design but a 2.5$ case makes it look badass.
Camera is outstanding, battery life is good (30 hours with 4 hours SOT , brightness is set to Auto, BT and NFC off).
The phone works fast and doesn't overheat.
I'm happy
Loving my G5 had it a few months now, bought the Spigen Rugged Armor case really nice, snug fit. Great camera, battery life & blazing fast, great screen, fingerprint scanner works amazing its really responsive, i was pretty surprised actually at how well the fingerprint scanner works .... Don't care for root to be honest, only thing i really liked about being able to root my old G2 was having AdAway installed. USB-Type-C is a god send especially in dim light.
Camera FTW
LightJak said:
Absolutely love this phone, and yes, I do sleep next to it . Everyone will have their own opinions, mine personally is this is a great phone. Love the camera, battery time is great (although having 2 batteries help), and finally a usable phone outdoors without having to really focus on the screen(very bright screen is what I mean). I would really love to have root, but I have patience, this nonsense of "no root no phone" kind of irks me but when you're spoiled you're spoiled.
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I also love the camera and settings provided on the LG G5. My only disappointment might be the capture time when using HDR mode. Aside from this, the video and picture quality is worthy of this benchmark phone, and the wide angle option adds a new enthusiasm for taking your phone with you on the scenic route.
From South Africa here. I have the H850 G5 as well, and no bloatware whatsoever. Battery lasts me a full day under moderate to heavy use (That does not include the camera). The auto-brightness is on point (but gets a little too low in a dark room to make watching videos or gaming comfortable). Battery charges fully in 28min from 1% whilst turned on. It's blazing fast. I have games in the background that I get back to hours later, and the memory never fails. Best phone I've ever owned.
I like almost everything about this phone minus the flimsy quality of the lcd quoting/Glass as its getting scratched very very easily, same is the case with back camera glass/visor.
Unfortunately, i wasn't using any screen protector earlier and i'd tried to clean the screen with a very soft microfiber cloth but to my surprise even that cloth had left some tiny hairline scratches. I couldn't believe my eyes at first but this was the fact sadly
I am not sure now if i can get rid of these scratches as i really love neat and clean phones.
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I upgraded from an S3 that had been in service since it's release and had never failed me. It just became a bit dated and the battery was due for replacement. I caught the G5 for $1 at Best Buy so I said what the hell. My first unit didn't last 12 hours before dying. However the replacement is on it's 4th charge/discharge cycle and is seamless. I hope that the first unit was just a fluke because this thing hums. I hadn't even tested any other phones since owning the S3 so the speed and fluidity of the G5 blows me away. I cannot wait for rooting capability to customize it even though the factory setup isn't bad and not as restrictive as others I have dealt with in the past. I am giving it 3 stars for now due to the DOA unit I first received though.
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Seeking opinions from those that moved from LG G3 to OnePlus 3. Such as battery life, display etc.I know the camera will not be as good but then I am running a aosp ROM so am used to the lesser camera.
Thanks
slewis1972 said:
Seeking opinions from those that moved from LG G3 to OnePlus 3. Such as battery life, display etc.I know the camera will not be as good but then I am running a aosp ROM so am used to the lesser camera.
Thanks
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I'll share my opinions later this week If you can hold on for a bit mate. Going from G3 to G5 to OP3
Looking at specs battery life should be better, general use should be better (Better processor + more ram) but display may not be as good.
Yeah i moved. Beetter in every way including display and battery.
Downsides are no fm radio, non removeble battery and on ir.
Hi friends,
I just bought the Oneplus 3 as well. But I'm still keeping my LG G3 as I'm doimg some development work on it still (it's the D858HK variant, dual SIM).
Same here. I Have a d855 (passed to the wife) and i got my op3 last week.
I had an LG G3. The OP3 is faster, display is nicer, and battery is better for me on 3.2.2. Dash charging is a nice perk.
The WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth radios are all weak in AT&T for me. Worse with their cover.
GPS buggy for me above 3.2.2.
Great for the price, but not the flagship killer I thought it was.
I will stay where I'm at for now because I can customize so much with the OP3.
But I have LG V20 envy.
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The WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth radios are all weak in AT&T for me. Worse with their cover.
GPS buggy for me above 3.2.2.
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Wow on my g3 i found wifi bad, LTE crap. On my op3 i dont find these issues at all. Iam located in The Netherlands. Perhaps the models Make a big dif.
I'm coming from the G4, and the differences in most areas of daily use are huge. Speed increase is VERY noticeable. I'm finding the camera quite comparable TBH. It's definitely faster to launch, and the shutter doesn't suffer from multi-second delays like the G4 did for me on a regular basis. I use manual mode a lot, but even the auto has been very nice on the OP3.
If you were one to swap batteries, you'll miss that aspect, but Dash charging is SO fast on this phone, it's crazy. I've stopped overnight charging entirely, and now just top up during the day. I can get 50-60% over breakfast, for example.
The biggest thing I miss is the microSD card. I had 128GB added, and used it as the default storage for all my photos/videos. Kept the internal memory pretty clean. But that's okay. I can live with 64GB so far - and I just got my Type C USB OTG adapter from Amazon this morning. Tested it with my 64GB flash drive, and it works like a charm. So I can adjust and adapt a little.
If you're into VR (Cardboard), the G3's 2k screen will look better there. I haven't tested the OP3 in my ViewMaster yet. But regardless, 1080p, pentile or not, won't look as good in VR. But in regular daily use, I find the display to be nicer than my G4 in almost every visible way. You will end up with the same effective PPI as an iPhone # Plus though - at 326PPI effective - that's taking the Pentile arrangement into consideration. So you'll have to settle for "as good" as an iPhone. LOL
Honestly though, the display is great. The performance is great. The fingerprint sensor is very fast. The RAM management has gotten to be very good. I've quit closing apps after I'm done like I did on the G4. I don't need to with this. Probably the most frustrating thing so far has been trying to find a good tempered glass screen protector. There are a couple that aren't bad, but it's very hard to find one that covers the whole screen without some sort of compromise. Even the official OnePlus curved one mysteriously cuts off just under a millimeter of the sides. It remains the only full adhesion option though. All others are just with adhesive under the frames, and most don't play well with a lot of cases because of that.
Hope that helps!
Well. I pass from G3 to zenfone 2 (lost my G3) and then to OP3. Way better in almost all aspects (much better radio reception, better waifi, way way fast, worst camera and worst display). I like back buttons of G3 also but it's ok. Anyway, with OP3 more than happy and much better than G3