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optimus G pro forum?

hello LG users.
I am confused as to various LG models, is Optimus G Pro a minor variation of the Optimus G or a successor? If it is a successor phone, I can't seem to find the Optimus G pro forum on XDA.
Can anyone clear this up for me?

FinancialWar said:
hello LG users.
I am confused as to various LG models, is Optimus G Pro a minor variation of the Optimus G or a successor? If it is a successor phone, I can't seem to find the Optimus G pro forum on XDA.
Can anyone clear this up for me?
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Yes its a successor, the next model. OG is F180, and OGPro is F240
I've already asked to make a separate forum, but seems like it will be made when OG Pro will hit the shelves in USA

When will it hit the US? Deciding if it's this or the S4

cleankutazn said:
When will it hit the US? Deciding if it's this or the S4
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I don't believe it's an upgrade. It's more like a competitor to the Galaxy Note class.

MarcSinger said:
I don't believe it's an upgrade. It's more like a competitor to the Galaxy Note class.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_g_pro-5254.php
Here is what i found

I don't believe it's an upgrade. It's more like a competitor to the Galaxy Note class.
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You right, my friend bought one. That just a big version of Optimus G with some minor improvments like full-hd screen, sd card etc.
Software is same, cant find any difference except the model number

Tim4 said:
You right, my friend bought one. That just a big version of Optimus G with some minor improvments like full-hd screen, sd card etc.
Software is same, cant find any difference except the model number
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I own one. I wouldn't say they're minor improvements. The SD card slot, HUGE removable battery, and beautiful full-HD screen are what sold me on it. The CPU is also clocked higher than the G. Better front camera too with double video feature. It also has an IR blaster. Last, but not least it has a Q button and Qapps that allow multitasking - windows on top of others with adjustable transparency.

No forum yet for the Optimus G Pro, however we do have this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40085152
And this english speaking forum http://optimusforums.com/#lg-optimus-g-pro-f240.21

HUGE removable battery
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Well, its obvious got huge battery
and beautiful full-HD screen
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Screen is awful actually, really bad if compared to optimus G. Have no idea how that happened.

Tim4 said:
Well, its obvious got huge battery
Screen is awful actually, really bad if compared to optimus G. Have no idea how that happened.
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Awful screen? Sounds like you have a clone unit or a faulty screen. I'm comparing it to my Droid DNA and Note II and its nice and sharp good colours. So don't know what your looking at

FinancialWar said:
hello LG users.
I can't seem to find the Optimus G pro forum on XDA.
Can anyone clear this up for me?
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that would be a nice thing to have a "g pro" forum....since the international version and now the american version is out.....

Finally got one woohoo
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The Optimus G is on par/size with other regular Smartphones, the Optimus G Pro is on par with Phablets like the Galaxy Note/Note 2. Of course the OG Pro is an upgrade over those by having a Full HD 1080p screen, 32GB of internal storage (23GB of usable space) Snap Dragon 600 processor and bigger battery.
GN3 will no doubt look to reclaim the king of phablet title in the fall, but for now the OG Pro does rein supreme and unless Samsung really ups their game with the Octo Exynos Processor, more RAM and more Internal Storage then the OG Pro is still the top dog.

RaptorMD said:
The Optimus G is on par/size with other regular Smartphones, the Optimus G Pro is on par with Phablets like the Galaxy Note/Note 2. Of course the OG Pro is an upgrade over those by having a Full HD 1080p screen, 32GB of internal storage (23GB of usable space) Snap Dragon 600 processor and bigger battery.
GN3 will no doubt look to reclaim the king of phablet title in the fall, but for now the OG Pro does rein supreme and unless Samsung really ups their game with the Octo Exynos Processor, more RAM and more Internal Storage then the OG Pro is still the top dog.
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if the rumors are true of the gn3 being 5.9 or greater inches ill pass. plus the at&t model will have a locked bootloader.

The OG Pro is a sweet device, but once I get something I am always looking to the next thing. The GN3 will be of great interest to me, but I won't be a pre-order or inline day 1 person. I won't be jumping on anything until I hear there is dev support, rooting, bootloader unlocking and work arounds. I jumped to AT&T for flexibility (GSM) and away from Verizon. If I have to go International so be it.

RaptorMD said:
The OG Pro is a sweet device, but once I get something I am always looking to the next thing. The GN3 will be of great interest to me, but I won't be a pre-order or inline day 1 person. I won't be jumping on anything until I hear there is dev support, rooting, bootloader unlocking and work arounds. I jumped to AT&T for flexibility (GSM) and away from Verizon. If I have to go International so be it.
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im not even sure if ill keep the g pro yet. all depends on if we get bootloader unlocked and roms. i also have my htc one, still debating which one to sell. i think my next device might be the nexus 5, IF we get one.

at least we have our forum now...that a real start.......
thanks xda...:good:

[Q] Buy or not to buy, optimus g

Hi there
I have this options
400 eur - Optimus G ( E975 )
450 eur - SGS3 LTE
550 eur - SGS4
I have now SGS i9000 and am very tempted by Optimus G, even though it has non-removable battery and no sd card slot.
Can i be optimistic that in future l'll be able to install roms with good support and stability like now for i9000, because for sure the S3 and S4 will and have massive comunity support. I know that CM is already nightly :good:
The good sign is that hardware wise its similar to Nexus 4, very similar :good:
Some people also have problems with battery life and drain with Optimus.
Please, can someone shine some light.

If money is not an issue,i would go for the s4,which is superior.but the s4 is from a different league and you can't compare it with g and s3.between s3 lte and g,g all the way.
Your choice.
Optimus g has about same support as the i9305.compare the threads and see for yourself.
Anyway,the decission is yours,we csn't make choose something with your money.
My personal top:
1.s4
2.g
3.s3 lte
Sent from LG E975 pwd by CM 10.1

Bought LG Optimus G today Very happy with the phone :good:

KolineInPujski said:
Bought LG Optimus G today Very happy with the phone :good:
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I think, It's very good choice. In June I am also buting this phone. S4 is nice, but I don't like Samsung's products and the cheap plastic feeling. Also OG has IPS screen which is IMO better than Amoled. And It doesn't have FullHD resolution so it's more battery friendly. LG looks beautiful and has awesome community. :victory:

adwienc said:
I think, It's very good choice. In June I am also buting this phone. S4 is nice, but I don't like Samsung's products and the cheap plastic feeling. Also OG has IPS screen which is IMO better than Amoled. And It doesn't have FullHD resolution so it's more battery friendly. LG looks beautiful and has awesome community. :victory:
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I advice you to wait till June-July. About that time E985 will come to Deutchland and Poland I assume. It's Optimus G Pro discussed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273275 It got waaaay better shiny IPS than OG E975, Audience earSmart eS325, all the 13th year bells and wistles, android 4.2, E975 is outdated compared to E985

well, you forget one tiiiiiiny litle thing,,,,the 5.5" display?that's phablet class.besides, the g pro will not receive 4.2 untill july. it will be launched with 4.1.2.I tested a 4.2 version and my sources told me it's only testing phase.not to mention tomorrow we'll have 4.3.x launched. you do realise it's more likely to pass 4.2 and jump straight to 4.3.

Billy Madison said:
I advice you to wait till June-July. About that time E985 will come to Deutchland and Poland I assume. It's Optimus G Pro discussed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273275 It got waaaay better shiny IPS than OG E975, Audience earSmart eS325, all the 13th year bells and wistles, android 4.2, E975 is outdated compared to E985
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Yeah, I know. I know, that theoretically Pro is better choice, but I love the look of OG. Also, I don't need FHD display, and HD with Snapdragon S4 Pro is satysfying combination. Pro is way too big for me, If I want phablet I would choose Note 2, or SGS4. OG seems like a perfect phone for me, I don't need many ****ty extras, I just want fast and nice looking phone. If only there was MicroSD slot...that's one point for OG Pro.
I suppose, that OG will be updated in the same time that Pro, If not earlier, because it's similiar to Nexus 4 so development should be faster for it.
BTW. Anyone tested if USB OTG works on OG? It's very important for me. Thanks.

adwienc said:
Yeah, I know. I know, that theoretically Pro is better choice, .
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Just thought you might not known about E985 and advised in case
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BTW. Anyone tested if USB OTG works on OG? It's very important for me. Thanks.
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No, it doesn't, it does however on G Pro, second point to G Pro

Billy Madison said:
Just thought you might not known about E985 and advised in case
No, it doesn't, it does however on G Pro, second point to G Pro
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LG Optimus G Pro E985 has 5.5 inch diagonal, that's to big for the phone, when is this screen size race gonna stop
btw: Using OG E975 for one day now and I love it , the only thing that still confuzes me is that the back and menu button are reversed compared to my old samy i9000, but ill get used to that soon , other than that its #1 :good:

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btw: Using OG E975 for one day now and I love it , the only thing that still confuzes me is that the back and menu button are reversed compared to my old samy i9000, but ill get used to that soon , other than that its #1 :good:
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congratulations anyway, glad for your choise

Billy Madison said:
Just thought you might not known about E985 and advised in case
No, it doesn't, it does however on G Pro, second point to G Pro
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Damn, now I have a problem: You have turned my attention on OG Pro and now It seems it's nice phone. I'll wait until launch in Europe. Do You have any more detailed information about date of lauch in EU?

adwienc said:
Damn, now I have a problem: You have turned my attention on OG Pro and now It seems it's nice phone. I'll wait until launch in Europe. Do You have any more detailed information about date of lauch in EU?
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I think in this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwXtly6ZMYs#t=695s this they say something like "in yuli" probably that means in July but you better ask some German-speaking comrade to translate. Its the only info I've found by now

[Q] Lg Optimus G vs Motorola Moto G?

Which do you think is better for performance, gaming, general usage/smoothness?
Also, quick other question, the Lg Optimus G, which version of android is the latest official update? 4.1? 4.2? 4.3?
I can get either one, both for the same price (16 gb moto g vs e975 optimus g)

Moto g got weaker gpu. Will always be on newer android officially. Screen better on Optimus G, moto G screen got slight bad viewing angles
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LG OptimusG: slightly better camera, 2gb Ram, good build-quality, LTE. Lots of more or less usefull software addtions but uggly and based off android 4.1. E975 has never gotten an android update and most probably never will although it has a similar hardware to nexus 4. 32gb of storage.
Moto G: Android 4.3 and the guaranty to get 4.4 early next year. SoC is very battery efficient, camera is worse than on e975. gaming will be in most cases similar to optimus g but if you want to multitask 2gb of rams would have been better.
i'd prefer optimus g if you don't mind that lg gives a **** on software support. otherwise i'd choose the moto g, it's a good phone too, but lacks of storage and ram.

You mention lack of android updates from LG on the optimus G, I was just reading about that updated officially to 4.1 only, but custom roms seem to get 4.3 and I think even 4.4, that true? Thanks for the responses.
Upgrading from my galaxy nexus, so either will be an upgrade really

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You mention lack of android updates from LG on the optimus G, I was just reading about that updated officially to 4.1 only, but custom roms seem to get 4.3 and I think even 4.4, that true? Thanks for the responses.
Upgrading from my galaxy nexus, so either will be an upgrade really
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e975 was released with android 4.1 in europe, so it technically never got an update.
i came from galaxy nexus to optimus g too, and it was a huge upgrade. especially the screen and the 2gigs of RAM where really great. yes there are even 4.4 rom's and they are pretty good. our devs do a really good job but don't expect a rom-selection as big as on galaxy nexus.

The xda community is great for support. I do not pretend to expect a rom community as big as the galaxy nexus, I thought I was going to change roms and test alot out on my galaxy nexus, ended up sticking to paranoid android, cyanogenmod, and such. So long as there is a stable (daily driver capable) version of android 4.3 or 4.4 for this phone, I would be happy.

Can't compare moto G with OG. MG has other market target. It's aiming at chinese phones..in the 200-300 price range. it will never compete with high end android devices.i wouldn't buy a chinese quad core from a no name chinese brand if i'd had to choose between moto g and one of those. but between og and mg...og all the way.
BTW...this is my last post here as a LG OPTIMUS G OWNER...i just sold mine for 320 euros..tomorrow i'll get a S4 for about 3 weeks,then i'll buy the G2. It was a great time spent here. Enjoy your phones guys. i'll enter from time to time,to see what happens here and to bash those who deserve it

OG always. I have the twice and say that OG is better.
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kimitza said:
this is my last post here as a LG OPTIMUS G OWNER...i just sold mine for 320 euros..tomorrow i'll get a S4 for about 3 weeks,then i'll buy the G2. It was a great time spent here. Enjoy your phones guys. i'll enter from time to time,to see what happens here and to bash those who deserve it
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@kimitza, good luck with your new toy (just in time for Christmas, I guess )! Thank you very much for all the support you've been providing to OG community! For me, as a recent new OG user, your posts were the first source of some valuable info. Your help is most greatly appreciated! :good:

thanks,but i won't be gone for good...i'll still help if i can.

I have both phones, and have to say I'm very impressed with the Moto G, mainly in terms of battery power and vibrant screen. Colours pop a little better than the optimus G which is a bit dull in comparison. Gaming performance is similar, but the optimus G is slightly faster. Obviously Moto G is easier to handle in one hand, and sound is more rounded on the Moto G (Optimus has more treble). Optimus G is still my main phone, however Moto G is an outstanding backup phone and recommended IMO.

Motorola G is the best phone on price/quality. It costs half price than optimus g, in my country, and it offers the same on hardware, with some differences.

s5 vs G2 my experience

I bricked my g2 while I wait for my replacement I purchased a s5 straight up complete with the case and sd card. I had become frustrations with lg and their lack of of friendliness towards development.
I prefer the G2 the s5 was super easy to root and apply the wifi tether mod. And the heart rate monitor is cool since I'm a gymrat and the added volume. However thats where it stops
G2 has better batterylife a better camera in normal light conditions just as fast and didnt realize how much I like knock on, the qslide apps A lot and the rear power button has grown on me
and the 4 extra hours of battery with the added 1 1/2 - 2 hours of on screen time I miss the g2
lg does not get enough credit for a awesome device

LG makes good phones, but as you said software/updates wise, is where they are lacking. AMOLED is over rated, in web surfing and general use it uses more power than LCD. Websurfing up 2x or more power due to white background.

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LG makes good phones, but as you said software/updates wise, is where they are lacking. AMOLED is over rated, in web surfing and general use it uses more power than LCD. Websurfing up 2x or more power due to white background.
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I actually think LG's doing a decent job @ getting OTAs out. I've had 3 OTAs and the Sprint G2 came out in November.

Ascertion said:
I actually think LG's doing a decent job @ getting OTAs out. I've had 3 OTAs and the Sprint G2 came out in November.
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I agree. I also like how organized the lg g2 Dev world is. Its nice to have mods and Roms that work on all variants. Which means now we have lots of devs technically working together. That's something I've never had in any other phone. Especially my s3 and s4.
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I also tried the S5 for awhile, and am now back to my G2. Battery life is so much better on the G2, the camera is comparable, and Knock on/knock off now is indispensable to me... I just hope the QHD in the G3 doesn't end up reducing battery life compared to the G2!

Nice to know… thanks!!
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good point.

Almost due.for an upgrade, will have to wait and see.uf.the G3 is worth upgrading...

I totally agree lacking in the software department,however LG since i bought the LG Optimous G is a very strong product, i had broke my LG Optimous G, 4 times and i bought it back 5 times, until i just recently upgraded to the LG G2 (gave the wife the Optimous G), hands down i love LG phones, my mom has a galaxy s4 and i just dont like it. good post by OP

just traded someone my S5 for the G2. there is a price difference but i felt the g2 was a better phone im happy with the switch

I have a quick question...I have a upgrade with Sprint and I have the HTC one right now. I'm trying to decide on weather to wait for the LG G3 or just go with the G2 because it seems like the battery life is better..Or just go with a M8 or S5 what do you guys think
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Wait for the G3.
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wouldnt go with either m8 or s5 i had both and came down to the g2... i'd wait for the g3 and play with both g2 and g3 then decide

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I have a quick question...I have a upgrade with Sprint and I have the HTC one right now. I'm trying to decide on weather to wait for the LG G3 or just go with the G2 because it seems like the battery life is better..Or just go with a M8 or S5 what do you guys think
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Definitely wait to at least see the G3. We're probably only a month out. This is coming from a Sprint sales consultant too. [emoji5]
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S5 is well smartphone, but the Lg G2 is, in my opinion, more confortable in the day to day. Lg G2 win

Anybody going from G Pro to the G4?

I'm curious. Is anybody going from the G Pro to the G4? I've had the G Pro for almost 2 years. Thinking about going to the G4 or wait and see what the Nexus 7 phone will be later this year.
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I might. Will be waiting to see how development is gonna go till the end of the year.

Zero LG support makes it hard now for me.
I am thinking of moving next year.

Still no lollipop no support from LG. Thinking to switich to samsung
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Still no lollipop no support from LG. Thinking to switich to samsung
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I have the Samsung S4 active and LG E980---both rooted and the S4 active has Lollipop and faster processor. Guess which phone I use? The LG! The battery life on all my Samsungs just can't compare---they're at 20% by 8:00 PM where the LG is at 60%. Also, the LG is faster and rarely seems to get bogged down. I am curious about the G4 though and it's either that or possibly the Moto. I'm done with Samsung---too much bloat and crap.

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I have the Samsung S4 active and LG E980---both rooted and the S4 active has Lollipop and faster processor. Guess which phone I use? The LG! The battery life on all my Samsungs just can't compare---they're at 20% by 8:00 PM where the LG is at 60%. Also, the LG is faster and rarely seems to get bogged down. I am curious about the G4 though and it's either that or possibly the Moto. I'm done with Samsung---too much bloat and crap.
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Yeah no doubt the batery life is great on LG.. G4 rocks as compare to S6 or others
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But is the G4 a definite step up, or is it a lateral move? I remember looking at the specs for the G3, and it seemed that the OGP still had some Better specs in certain areas. So, if we migrate over to the G4, what if anything will we be losing? I might wait a bit and see if the G4 Note becomes a reality...
Edit: if you like a bright white screen, you might not be happy with the G4. When i did a side by side comparison between the G4 & the OGP, I noticed that the G4 was much dimmer than the OGP, and it had a distinct blue tint instead of the bright white I'm accustomed to. Both phones were set to m max brightness. I'm not sure if the G4 has any sort of tint or tone settings to have caused the blue-ish screen, but it was definitely set set max brightness. It reminded me of the coloring on an Amoled from a Note 2. One thing of note though...when viewed by itself, the G4's screen looked fine! But when placed side by side, there was a marked difference...

Let snapdragon 820 phone come. I will upgrade rather 808 or 810

I miss the home button LED on the ogp.

I played with the G4 twice in the store. The G Pro and the G4 both have the same size screen, but you get more screen to use on the G Pro when you factor in the G4 having onscreen buttons. I wish they had made the G4 with a 5.7 inch screen like the LG Stylus.
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I played with the G4 twice in the store. The G Pro and the G4 both have the same size screen, but you get more screen to use on the G Pro when you factor in the G4 having onscreen buttons. I wish they had made the G4 with a 5.7 inch screen like the LG Stylus.
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Quite honestly, maybe I'm missing something. I messed around with the G4, G3, Samsung S5, S6 and the Nexxus 6 and I noticed very little difference in the LG E980 and these other phones. Screen--not much difference. Reaction time---almost the same. Size---same, thickness---slightly better but nothing crazy.
Honestly, about the only phone I thought was "exciting" was the Iphone 6 plus. But I want external memory and removable battery. Just not excited to upgrade...is there something I'm missing?

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Quite honestly, maybe I'm missing something. I messed around with the G4, G3, Samsung S5, S6 and the Nexxus 6 and I noticed very little difference in the LG E980 and these other phones. Screen--not much difference. Reaction time---almost the same. Size---same, thickness---slightly better but nothing crazy.
Honestly, about the only phone I thought was "exciting" was the Iphone 6 plus. But I want external memory and removable battery. Just not excited to upgrade...is there something I'm missing?
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Yeah you missing that you are crazy nut. Lol serious thought. I agree on pretty much everything. I do not think the last few years have made a big difference anymore. And the G Pro is probably the best phone you easily can buy for under 150 probably the best one anyway. Because most phones more expensive or same price range have build in battery and those after roughly 2 years aren't lasting anymore. I had to get a replacement for my G Pro because the battery drained within 3 hours. But isn't a big deal since it has a replaceable battery.
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I sold my G3, because of a very poor battery life, had to charge it 4-6 times daily, and this G4 is reported to have even poorer battery life than G3 on several sites
so I wont buy g4, there are better alternatives with lower price tags

Paleskin said:
I sold my G3, because of a very poor battery life, had to charge it 4-6 times daily, and this G4 is reported to have even poorer battery life than G3 on several sites
so I wont buy g4, there are better alternatives with lower price tags
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Like the ASUS Zenfone 2
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I moved from the G Pro to the G4. Battery life has been great so far, standby lasted a few days. On screen was near 6 hours with heavy use and the quick charge feature is great! Now that it's rooted and all of the bloat removed, it's an even better phone. The camera is very impressive and crisp. I still have my G Pro and love it however, I just don't turn it on much anymore. The G4 has impressed me to the point that my other devices really don't get touched anymore.
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Swapped my OGP with new G4 from a retailer yesterday. Its like riding a Trimph after a base model of Honda. Though a lot of bloatware, but zero lag till now.
Well, need you guys help. Please share inbuilt qhd videos on OGP with me. Searched over on internet but couldn't find anything.