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[Q] (HELP) Thinking buy the G3 32/3GB

hi all, i have some questions before buying this phone...
before i start: i have the G2 Mini, some users maybe shame on me because display have poor quality...but, for saying my experience: is a big phone, i like it a lot, have a exelent 8MP camera, sound quality are amazing too, battery life is exelent, with 2/3 days of use!
i have the Z Ultra too, about 2 months but i'm not very satisfied with it: camera was not a big deal, no flash, doesnt have sound quality and other softwares issues!! (in my life i had 3/4 sony's and to say: Sony never do a great job with camera, too much grain, colors are not acurate, i never buy sony again i swear! LG i love yooou!!)
so, i think i will sell it and i am intressed to buy the G3 32GB and 3GB RAM model (D855) but i want to know from you owners of G3:
1st: the screen are too much saturated?
2nd: the halo's around the text's and other things make you guys annoying? (i see a lot of reviews on youtube but maybe 2/3 say that about the screen so, i think is more a personal choise!)
3rd: in daylight, can you see the things on screen well? or to say: sunlight brightness is good or poor?!
4th: What score are you having in Antutu 5.7? with stock rom with or out of bloatware? (because i see a lot of videos in antutu 5.0 give 38k or less but i know antutu rise the score in every update, and with my Sony on Snapdragon 800, stock but without bloatware and other things i get 42k and i want to have around the same with G3 in stock, i dont like custumized rom's too.)
5th: have the speaker doing a good job? i mean, have quality? and with earphones/headphones? any distorcion or bass loss? i'm an audiophile so i like good quality of sound and a great balance with voice and bass!
6th and last: the GPS works fine? i have some troubles with my G2 Mini Snapdragon 400, sometimes find and fix in less than 2 minutes, other times have to wait more than 5/6 minutes! (in my z ultra is in less tha 20 seconds and i have exelent GPS locking and precision!)
Thank U for any response you can do with your experience...and sorry for my bad english!

copy2050 said:
hi all, i have some questions before buying this phone...
before i start: i have the G2 Mini, some users maybe shame on me because display have poor quality...but, for saying my experience: is a big phone, i like it a lot, have a exelent 8MP camera, sound quality are amazing too, battery life is exelent, with 2/3 days of use!
i have the Z Ultra too, about 2 months but i'm not very satisfied with it: camera was not a big deal, no flash, doesnt have sound quality and other softwares issues!! (in my life i had 3/4 sony's and to say: Sony never do a great job with camera, too much grain, colors are not acurate, i never buy sony again i swear! LG i love yooou!!)
so, i think i will sell it and i am intressed to buy the G3 32GB and 3GB RAM model (D855) but i want to know from you owners of G3:
1st: the screen are too much saturated?
2nd: the halo's around the text's and other things make you guys annoying? (i see a lot of reviews on youtube but maybe 2/3 say that about the screen so, i think is more a personal choise!)
3rd: in daylight, can you see the things on screen well? or to say: sunlight brightness is good or poor?!
4th: What score are you having in Antutu 5.7? with stock rom with or out of bloatware? (because i see a lot of videos in antutu 5.0 give 38k or less but i know antutu rise the score in every update, and with my Sony on Snapdragon 800, stock but without bloatware and other things i get 42k and i want to have around the same with G3 in stock, i dont like custumized rom's too.)
5th: have the speaker doing a good job? i mean, have quality? and with earphones/headphones? any distorcion or bass loss? i'm an audiophile so i like good quality of sound and a great balance with voice and bass!
6th and last: the GPS works fine? i have some troubles with my G2 Mini Snapdragon 400, sometimes find and fix in less than 2 minutes, other times have to wait more than 5/6 minutes! (in my z ultra is in less tha 20 seconds and i have exelent GPS locking and precision!)
Thank U for any response you can do with your experience...and sorry for my bad english!
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Hi, I'm a new G3 user, but I hope my comment helps. From your requirements, you're a user who's very particular in hardware quality.
1. The screen looks just fine to me, I mean its true HD-IPS display we're talking bout and LG does have built in color adjustment feature. Over sharpening value is what user dislike and it can be fixed.
2. UI is not something to worry bout, you always have choices with custom roms or themes.
3. I don't have opinion on screen under day light.
4. Antutu benchmark will be range between 38k to 43k depending on running processes. I have score of 42k.
5. The speaker and earphone are pretty normal (can't be compared to devices like htc m8 of course, but definitely better than Xperia Z Ultra)
6. Based on people's report, Lollipop roms seem to have issue over GPS. Through my little experience of using GPS I find it normal.

I am an G2 and G3 owner, so you can sense that I like LG smartphones.
LG G3 is an excellent smart phone in every detail, so here we are commenting on-line reviews that are often concentrated on finding any kind of weak points which are usually unnoticeable in the everyday usage.
Since you are thinking of buying one, you should consider battery consumption and phone size. Battery acts quite well, and it will last a day easy with a moderate use, and consumption on stand-by is unbelievably low. Still, LG G2 was around 20% better with the same capacity battery. Screen can be to much to handle with one hand if your hands are small, but on the other hand you will get a tablet feel with 5.5" screen.
Putting buttons at the back of the phone is the best idea ever It is much easier to use it that way, and now I have issues with other phones.
1. The screen definitely isn't over-saturated
2. No issues with holo at all.
3. LG is well known for its screens. They would never put bad screen in their flagship phone. Something like that just doesn't have any sense
4. Haven't tried it.
5. Speaker is just excellent. I can't compare it with HTC phones, but sound is noticeably better then on G2. Regarding quality of sound, it is really good, even for audiophiles. Stock earphones (quadbeat2) are quite well made, with a little bit more extended trebles for my taste. I'm using Sennheiser CX 150 with my G3 also, and they are a little bit better with bass.
6.No issues with GPS here, and also no issues at all with G2
Finally, G3 is an 2014. smartphone, and is still considered to be among the best 2015. phones (3rd place at Androidcentral)

copy2050 said:
hi all, i have some questions before buying this phone...
before i start: i have the G2 Mini, some users maybe shame on me because display have poor quality...
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The others chimed in perfectly! I work outside and the screen works well, especially compared to M7,M8, Motox 1st&2nd.
The over sharpening on the screen may not be an issue for most, or even noticeable to you. But I find it gross, and uncomfortable on the eyes, probably because I have an eye astigmatism. Its easily fixed with a sharpening mod. The imageprep mod deals with root, twrp, and sharpening!

thanks all, i see you like it! im using z ultra btw so 5.5 is way smaller than 6.4 of ultra! i will buy my g3 next moday. thanks

Xperia ZL and LG G4

For anyone else wondering. G4 is a nice upgrade over the ZL. Pretty much better in every way. Very little smudging on the G4 display; for those who have removed the ZL screen protector know how bad the display is with smudges. G4 display has noticeably better brightness and viewing angles. Camera is really nice, focus/detail is pretty good as a 2 year newer phone should. Quick charge and removable battery is a big plus. The ZL was my first phone with a sealed battery and always bothered me as it could fail at anytime or develop horrible life on a single charge (lucky for me the battery was never an issue). Double tap to wake and sleep is a great feature as well.
The ZL is a great phone. I will miss the dedicated camera button, the cool LED notification light (plain ole circle LED on the G4), Charge port location (though this is just preference), and the overall smaller form factor. I did change my LG G4 ringtone to the ZL Xperia ringtone... Nothing the G4 has sounded as good.
One feature I like the most on the G4 is the Smart Unlock. When I'm home (trusted location), the phone stays unlocked, but can be forced to lock also. When I leave my house it automatically switched back to my regular locking mode (locks automatically when screen sleeps). Not sure if this is an Android 5.1 feature or a LG feature, but great feature none the less. There are a couple of third party apps that does this, but I never trusted those.
Overall I'm pretty with the upgrade. If anyone is thinking about switching to the G4 its great is you can live with the bigger size. Took a not so great picture of the G4 and ZL together, attached. G4 has a Spigen Hybrid case, and the ZL has a Incipio Dual Pro Case. Getting an Incipio Dual Pro for the G4, much better design for impact like the ZL case

really? man, ZL is a 2013 model, G4 is the newest smartphone for LG
how could we compare these smartphones?
you shold compare G4 x Z4, than it would be wise
but ZL still a good smartphone

H4NC0OCK said:
really? man, ZL is a 2013 model, G4 is the newest smartphone for LG
how could we compare these smartphones?
you shold compare G4 x Z4, than it would be wise
but ZL still a good smartphone
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agree with you, Xperia ZL still a good smartphone until now..
one thing it's impressed me is how a two years old phone can perform awesomely in performance ( start from Android 4.3, phone work so smooth and become smoother in Android 5 )
as a proof, i still kept my Xperia ZL although i already moved to LG G4... (urgghhh.. not G4, it got stolen by some pickpockets! i can't forgive those a**hole).. i'll moved to LG G3 now..

i recently had to upgrade from the zl, and it was between the g4 and z5. ended up with a z5 mainly because of the sony UI. the 3 things that really bothered me on the G4 was the UI, the slight curved shape, and the unnecessary qhd resolution. but these were almost offset by the really nice design (thin borders and leather battery cover), and excellent camera app.
but damn. nothing beats the zl. it's perfect in every way minus the limited capability of the camera. damn phone still works perfectly except for the GPS, which was why i had to get a new phone :/.

Try Cyanogenmod 12.1 and soon enough, u will know what's the real definition of buttery smooth.
Though the things i dont like about the ZL are horrible battery life and my main microphone is broken
Still using ZL as my daily driver cuz couldnt effort those awesomer out there LOL

Anyone here came from Sony Z3?

Anyone here came from Sony Z3?
Was it worthy?
Thanks

Csetoue said:
Anyone here came from Sony Z3?
Was it worthy?
Thanks
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Came from Z3 compact, and, yes, more than worth it. Great phone the G4.
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academicbarzo said:
Came from Z3 compact, and, yes, more than worth it. Great phone the G4.
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Why? Everything is better? Is it smoother? What about battery life? Thanks

Csetoue said:
Why? Everything is better? Is it smoother? What about battery life? Thanks
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Smoother, better screen, battery life similar in my usage situation (plus battery is swappable), much, much better camera (auto and manual).
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Coming from Z3 to G4 from 3 weeks
Z3 with international firmware:
- Screen is less bright (less nits) than Z3 and it is difficult to read text under sunlight
- Audio is louder than dual channel in Z3
- Battery is very weak, it is the phone that lasts me less than other I had (Z3 and Note 4 were beasts in battery life)
- Camera is very very good, much better than Z3 BUT photos are oversharpened and there's not a good timeshift or timelapse
- Ergonomy is very good, Z3 was more little to handle but G4 wins
- Smoothness is better in G4 than Z3 but both are slower than other phones I tried (1+1, Nexus 5, Xiaomi Mi4, HTC M8 (the best))
Change from Z3 to G4 if you would take better photos and listen to music in the bathroom (where sound power is the best feature you need).

I used the Z3 (D6603) previously. "Is it worth it" is a bit subjective, but here's my two cents anyway.
I much prefer the look and feel of the Z3 to the G4. The Z3 is a very attractive device, and the build feels very solid in your hands. The G4 feels like any other plastic device you've ever held. If you've played with a Samsung device prior to the GS6, then you know how the G4 feels. The leather back helps a bit, but it still doesn't make me feel like I'm holding $500 in my hand.
I like the camera, and I find that the camera is better than the Z3. There are far more options in manual mode, and the Auto mode doesn't take shots that look like they were from a 2010 flip phone, like the Z3. If you aren't using Manual Mode on the Z3, you are pretty much guaranteeing a terrible picture. The G4 offers a lot more in the way of lighting adjustments, exposure settings, and balancing options. There's also RAW support too, if you're into that.
Software wise, LG's skin is pretty ugly, and I wish they would just stop. Sony did a pretty good job of keeping things reasonable and attractive with their skin. Neither one is a lightweight skin, and there are heavy modifications to the Android framework on either side. This mostly affects root and Xposed options in regards to what works and what doesn't.
In terms of performance, I'd say the G4 is in the lead, but this isn't an apples to apples comparison, but the G4 is clearly a faster device. I prefer the thermal management on the G4 over the Z3, which heats up to uncomfortable levels when under pressure. I like that I can record more than 5 minutes of 4K video with the G4 without the camera app shutting down. I do miss the waterproofing of the Z3, and I actually brought my Z3 with me on a trip recently where I knew there would be splashing. I would have needed to keep the G4 in a plastic bag or something.
The battery life on the G4 is pathetic compared to the Z3. I was getting over 5 hours of screen time with no issues on the Z3, and I'd put it on the charger at night with 40% or so left. The G4 struggles to make it through the day with a full charge and 2-3 hours screen time. This isn't really bad battery life. It's more like average, but I was spoiled with the Z3. Having a spare battery to swap into the G4 is handy to fix this, though I'd rather that I didn't have to.
Overall, I wouldn't go so far as to say that I'm elated over the change, but it's a situation where you win some and you lose some. My opinion is "meh".

I came from z3 international.
Camera is a big plus. However the battery life is really not as good as the Z3, also Z3 software is closer to stock.
G4 feels better in the hand though - so I actually like it a fair bit more than my z3.

Csetoue said:
Anyone here came from Sony Z3?
Was it worthy?
Thanks
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From dual sim Z3, worthy yes in terms of battery life and screen on time but nothing else... Lg g4 is an upgrade in everything except for the battery section.
Still I prefer having a removable battery so it works for me ?
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LG G4 or Z2/3 ??

I was about to get Xperia Z2, but I found this phones with its brilliant Camera
Is it worth buying ? Is it a major step over Xperia Z2/Z3 ?
I will get : Better CameraS + Bigger Display + Dual Sim + IR remote.
I will sacrifice Front speakers + water and dust resistance + Battery life + Better UI -in my opinion- .. Is it worth it ?
I also read some topics here that its touch lags too much !!
I am afraid of that phone lol your opinions are appreciated
Thanks a lot )

I'm coming from Z3 and for me the G4 is better.
And why do you think Sony has an better UI? Because its more like stock Android? lol
Even with rooting, debloating, tweaking I couldn't get the Z3 fluid and the sides of the Touchscreen had problems recognizing the touches.
Sometimes I had to press a lot of times to open the menu.
Not to mention the Matrix Grid of the Touchscreen which was glowing like a Christmas tree in bright light.
After 2 months of use the glassback looked like the grand canyon...
It was just annoying in the end and thats why I sold it.
I have no touch problems on the G4 but when I bought it it already had 10c firmware available.
The front speakers of the Z3 were awesome thats true. Also the soundquality was very good.
The G4 is bigger but easier to handle than the Z3 and because of the plastic back its glued to the fingers.
I'm no fan of covers especially on these big phones. They make them bigger and uglier.
The next point on the official Sony Cover you had to glue the phone on the back. There were no holders lol.

Lol
mm what about the battery again ? when comparing the same use, either lite, medium or gaming on both phones.. how long did it last on both your Z3 and G4 ?? Cause that's my main problem with G4 now ://

battery is a BIG difference between the 2 , i also sold my dual sim Z3 for the dual sim G4 ...
easy 6 hours SOT with battery life to spare on the Z3 by the end of the day(sometimes ended with 50% and about 20-10% when i know i abused it)
and hardly 3 Hours with almost nothing to spare on the G4 but when it comes to battery life do remember this, u can pop in a new battery when needed unlike the wait to charge on the Z3...
my G4 came with a nice gift pack that included the circle cover, a bluetooth headset, a 32gb card, extra battery and charger to charge separately.
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the only thing u will miss from the Z3 is its SOT and nothing else, My G4 did miss a few touches and its nothing crazy id complain about(some ppl found keyboard to be the cause and some the launcher), no lag what so ever accompanied by a lot heat which translates to lot of high freq. lg did a great job eliminating lag but heat is a killer and i know a better kernel/rom combo will fix it all up. Camera is out of this world for a smartphone, simply amazing when compared to the big players out there
what phone r u rocking currently ?
is it worth the upgrade price/performance wise?
i have my eyes set on the next Nexus(2015) made by lg and guess its a keeper with its crazy big community, just a month away for release i guess

LOL I wish I can get all of those gifts but no nothing .. not even a headset included in the box here
I am having now Xperia SP .. It is great but I was looking for a greater one
If the coming Nexus will have the same Camera, combined with a better battery + Water resistance .. this would be an Amazing phone
I will Google that now to check the rumours and last news
Thank you, mazroui )

Switch from Z3 Compact to LG G4

I'm currently using Z3 Compact and I've been really satisfied.. but now the jack is not working and I'm tempted by all the good offers on the LG G4. I'm just wondering about a couple of things. Hope you peeps can answer some..
1. The size is my biggest issue... I'm afraid the LG G4 may be too big for me. I have quite small hands, but I would like a bit bigger phone than the Z3C. Do you guys think it would be too big for me?
2. Performance wise.. Will it be any upgrade?
Thanks

G4 has a large screen but feels very good in hand.
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I just switched to a G4 from a Moto X 2013. I have to admit the size scared me at first, but I'm getting used to it...
It's sad that I can barely type a message with one hand anymore (I still don't feel 100% confident in terms of balancing the phone in one hand while typing), but all the other benefits make it worth the trade.
The screen is great for reading, media consumption and just beautiful overall, and oh - the camera! Also, Marshmallow!
I don't regret my switch.
But I wouldn't mind having a bit of a smaller phone as my next one.

ProudRambo said:
I just switched to a G4 from a Moto X 2013. I have to admit the size scared me at first, but I'm getting used to it...
It's sad that I can barely type a message with one hand anymore (I still don't feel 100% confident in terms of balancing the phone in one hand while typing), but all the other benefits make it worth the trade.
The screen is great for reading, media consumption and just beautiful overall, and oh - the camera! Also, Marshmallow!
I don't regret my switch.
But I wouldn't mind having a bit of a smaller phone as my next one.
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Thanks.. It's the size im most afraid of, since I mostly use my Z3C with just one hand.. I rarely use it with two. If you were me and still had the Moto X, would you choose the G4 again, or buy a smaller one?

joakimbo said:
Thanks.. It's the size im most afraid of, since I mostly use my Z3C with just one hand.. I rarely use it with two. If you were me and still had the Moto X, would you choose the G4 again, or buy a smaller one?
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Honestly, it's also a matter of how good a deal you find. I got this G4 for a very nice price compared to how much other last year's flagships cost where I live, so the 5,5 inches is just something I can live with in exchange.
But I must admit I would prefer something around 5 inches. I would've gotten the S7 (non-edge, although the edge is beautiful) if I weren't too late for the preorder Gear VR bonus...
Didn't want to dish out so much for just the phone (over twice as much as the G4 cost me).
I had the S7 in hand and it feels perfect. ~5.1 inches is the sweet spot for my hands, it seems.
It also depends on what you're looking for in a phone... I really wanted a good camera and the G4 has one of the best.
Not sure about any other recent phones which are fairly compact and have a really good camera at the same time...
Well, there's the Galaxy S6, and you might ask why didn't I consider it - well, I didn't really fancy Samsung phones until the S7...
Although supposedly the S6 is much better with Marshmallow now... It's not a bad choice, I guess.
In the end, there's no short answer, since the size isn't the only factor here.
I think the G4 overall is such a nice device in every way... if you can get it at a good price, you won't regret it no matter if you end up typing messages in one hand or two...
Think about what you want the most in a phone and check whether the G4 has it and consider whether you're willing to live with the trade-off of having a bigger phone.

joakimbo said:
1. The size is my biggest issue... I'm afraid the LG G4 may be too big for me. I have quite small hands, but I would like a bit bigger phone than the Z3C. Do you guys think it would be too big for me?
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Only you can answer that. Are you a phone size phone type of person or not.. Why not hold one yourself.
Do take this seriously as the best phone in the world means nothing if you can't handle it comfortably. I opted for the G4 because the v10 would be too big. I did this be using a iphone 6 plus as a dummy (!) that blocky device was uncomfortable and the v10 was bigger still. My previous device had a 4.7" screen so jumping to 5.9" was a jump too far.
2. Performance wise.. Will it be any upgrade?
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I'm wondering how demanding you are of battery. How much sot do you require over how long for standby.
What sot/runtime does the Z3c give you currently over data only, over wifi only.

For me I switched from Z3 .. You will get many upgrades and noticeably better performance but you will be disappointed about the battery life a lot especially from a Z3 compact user.. SOT is barely 4 h and 30 m over wifi only.. Standby nearly 20 h

joakimbo said:
I'm currently using Z3 Compact and I've been really satisfied.. but now the jack is not working and I'm tempted by all the good offers on the LG G4.
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Wow that is a jump. I don't know what specifically attracts you to the G4. I chose it mainly for the Camera and the fact that I can enable Qi charging, which I couldn't do with the Nexus 5X. At that time I didn't even know about LG's ridiculous unlocking policy. So if Camera an Qi are not that important to you, I'd stay the hell away from the G4 and get an N5X instead. Real cheap now, latest Android, fingerprint and even a bit smaller than the G4.