As of 2016 both of these devices are about the same price, so which one would you recommend? What are their pros and cons? What are your experiences with them? I heard G Flex 2 has some overheating issues, are they still going on ? Is there a chance it will be solved with the Marshmallow update? Thanks for helping out.
First of all: Personal Preference.
The LG G3 was a by far more popular phone, that's why you'll find more support - accessory and software wise.
The LG GFlex 2 is a more innovational device. I'd recommend to go into a store and Fell for yourself if you like the fex build of the Flex series.
Also remember that it's way harder to remove the battery on the Flex.
Regarding the overheating issues: Both phones overheat on the stock rom. As soon as I flashed cloudy or cyanogen those issues were resolved. I currently use my LG G3 as my secondary phone, since with a rom Installed, it performs pretty much like a newer flagship.
I personally don't think the curves display is natural or better in any way, I prefer the LG G3.
In the end both are pretty much similar phones, similar problems, similar specs - and simialr software.
Just decide whether the better support or the curved display is more important to you.
Dilemma
I want to buy a phone one between LG G3 or LG G Flex 2
The G Flex 2 goes for 250 euros (Holland)
The G3 goes for 228 euros
Both 16 GB and 2 gb of RAM
I don't game, i will be using the phone mainly for social media,youtube,netflix etc
is the G3 outdated for my needs ? and is the G Flex 2 screen that big of downgrade compared to G3 ?
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Hi guys! I'm in a bit of a dilemma here with choosing between the LG G3 or the Nexus 5. I actually owned a Nexus 5 already but dropped it making it unusable but aside from it breaking and the 2 hr SOT battery life, the Nexus 5 was already amazing to me. The LG G3 on the other hand is obviously a beast in hardware and it looks a lot sexier but I'm just worried that I might not get the software updates I deserve on the LG G3. I'm sure Android L will hit the G3 but as always, having a manufacturer in between you and Google in terms of updates can just make things complicated. I'm just wondering if the extra $200 (That's the difference of getting one here right now in the Philippines) is worth it for the G3.
I also want to know if there are any common issues or defects I should be looking out for because I got a 2nd hand G2 after breaking my Nexus 5 and it was great except that it was heating up so easily (from just browsing and texting even) and the battery life wouldn't get me more than 3 hrs SOT so I'm kind of hesitant in getting a non-Nexus device right now. So now I'm selling my G2 and I'm in a toss up between getting a new Nexus 5 or adding some cash to get the LG G3. Hoping you G3 owners could shed some light and help me decide.
Thanks!!
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Hi guys! I'm in a bit of a dilemma here with choosing between the LG G3 or the Nexus 5. I actually owned a Nexus 5 already but dropped it making it unusable but aside from it breaking and the 2 hr SOT battery life, the Nexus 5 was already amazing to me. The LG G3 on the other hand is obviously a beast in hardware and it looks a lot sexier but I'm just worried that I might not get the software updates I deserve on the LG G3. I'm sure Android L will hit the G3 but as always, having a manufacturer in between you and Google in terms of updates can just make things complicated. I'm just wondering if the extra $200 (That's the difference of getting one here right now in the Philippines) is worth it for the G3.
I also want to know if there are any common issues or defects I should be looking out for because I got a 2nd hand G2 after breaking my Nexus 5 and it was great except that it was heating up so easily (from just browsing and texting even) and the battery life wouldn't get me more than 3 hrs SOT so I'm kind of hesitant in getting a non-Nexus device right now. So now I'm selling my G2 and I'm in a toss up between getting a new Nexus 5 or adding some cash to get the LG G3. Hoping you G3 owners could shed some light and help me decide.
Thanks!!
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If the most important thing to you is to get Android updates ASAP, then a Nexus is your best option. The Moto-X (2013) got them almost as fast as the Nexus, so the new Moto-X (2014) probably will, too. But once the sale to Lenovo is completed, who knows if that will slow things down.
Any carrier branded phone will take longer to get updates. Including the G3. I think what the G3 offers over the Nexus makes the wait worthwhile, but not everyone will feel the same way.
I was in the same dilemma, and didn't know which one to get. I figured the Nexus 5 was getting a little out dated and the camera was much better on the G3. I have T-Mobile so I ended up getting the G3 becuase the bootloader was unlocked and the G3 had better hardware and design. I can't wait until a steady AOSP ROM is available. CM 11 is in Alpha stage in the G3 as of now.
Hei
So you guy´s think lg is going to unlock bootloaders as they said?
I´m very much in a dilemma between g3 and note 4...on note 4 there´s gonna be tons of custom roms etc. but not so sure about g3 tho?
But if cm11 is on alpha stage, it´s a very god start, everybody can live with cm11, aosp not needed that bad then!
What would you guy´s choose?
spoonymoon said:
Hei
So you guy´s think lg is going to unlock bootloaders as they said?
I´m very much in a dilemma between g3 and note 4...on note 4 there´s gonna be tons of custom roms etc. but not so sure about g3 tho?
But if cm11 is on alpha stage, it´s a very god start, everybody can live with cm11, aosp not needed that bad then!
What would you guy´s choose?
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I returned my LG G3 the day the Note 4 was announced.
+ on the LG G3: form factor, rear buttons, max screen to size ratio, camera
- on the LG G3: display, display, display. Coming from a line of Samsung phones, the LG G3 display is dim and colors are underwhelming
+- i never had any trouble with lag, fast enough for me.
I think G3 is a new experience....its so smooth I am so happy with it ,.
About battery:at first time it still gor 9-12 hours , but know is 19- 22 hours ....?.
I thinks you should get it
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I think G3 is a new experience....its so smooth I am so happy with it ,
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Get it. Great phone, Display really is something else. Batterys not all that bad just not the leader in the market. Good UI. Not touchwiz crap. Get it haha
Well..I had to decide, too.
The LG3 has a fantastic display but has some issues.
Some people aren't able to make the audio output working in their cars, like me.
Additionally, the LG is a bit laggy, but there are workarounds available and very good working.
The features are stunning, battery is good and the material is fantastic.
I owned a Galaxy Note 2 and experienced that the G3 is close to perfection.
It is like getting a car.
A Volkswagen Golf is nice, but a Lamborghini is nicer.
=> If you aren't able to buy the LG G3, go for the Nexus 5.
In my opinion you have to buy the G3..
I test it yesterday , and the battery from100% to 18 % about 30 h ?.....indeed .....maybe no one will belive that? .....but it's truth?.......well .....with my special Using.
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Hi to lg g3 owners
Thinking on gettinf lg g3 or maybe g2 pro. Cause im developing apps on the phone so i need bigger screen that is easier for my eyes. Now im on Vivo Xshots,superb speed n camera but its 5 inches. Is this worth the switch and problem i should aware of g3
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G3 Is awesome
I've been using the lg g3 for two months.
I had no issues, everything works great. You might think that with such a high dpi the battery would not last that long, but actually it does.
The performance are great, the customization is huge and the pictures are very good in bright day light, but not that good at night. But you can't do better than that if you don't have a bigger camera on your phone.
It's not very hard to root and there are a lot of custom roms for the phone.
I had an HTC HD2, Motorola Razr HD, S4 mini, Oneplus One and an LG G3. And this is by far the best phone i had.
Hi guys
I'm using Optimus G E975 and I'm really happy with it, but I'm thinking about upgrade and I'm not sure which one to get. I'm gonna stick to LG, but can't decide between G2, G Pro 2 or G3.
Here I can get all 3 of them at street prices which are quite similar, G2 32gb for 290 eur, G pro 2 32gb for 310 eur and G3 16gb for 340 eur, so money is not really a point that makes any difference when choosing.
I'm posting this here in G3 section because I suppose that there are G3 owners who had G2 or G pro 2 before G3. For me on paper G3 seams like an obvious choice, but I'm really concerned with the issues people report. Battery life seams to be just awful from what I have red, random shutdown problems, overheating problems, screen not that great... G2 and G pro 2 seam like safe bet phones regarding this issues. Thing that are the strong points for me for G3 are mostly its size (best screen to phone size ratio), its the newest so I suppose it will get at least one more official update and slow mo video option. I don't really care about 4k screen or little faster processor, and that are the main differences between these 3 phones.
Only thing turning me away from G pro 2 is its size, but it has everything else like sd card slot, removable battery, almost the same camera as g3, slow mo video even 3gb of ram for that money.
Any thoughts, opinions and suggestions are welcomed. Thanks in advance!
Cayman.n2o said:
Hi guys
I'm using Optimus G E975 and I'm really happy with it, but I'm thinking about upgrade and I'm not sure which one to get. I'm gonna stick to LG, but can't decide between G2, G Pro 2 or G3.
Here I can get all 3 of them at street prices which are quite similar, G2 32gb for 290 eur, G pro 2 32gb for 310 eur and G3 16gb for 340 eur, so money is not really a point that makes any difference when choosing.
I'm posting this here in G3 section because I suppose that there are G3 owners who had G2 or G pro 2 before G3. For me on paper G3 seams like an obvious choice, but I'm really concerned with the issues people report. Battery life seams to be just awful from what I have red, random shutdown problems, overheating problems, screen not that great... G2 and G pro 2 seam like safe bet phones regarding this issues. Thing that are the strong points for me for G3 are mostly its size (best screen to phone size ratio), its the newest so I suppose it will get at least one more official update and slow mo video option. I don't really care about 4k screen or little faster processor, and that are the main differences between these 3 phones.
Only thing turning me away from G pro 2 is its size, but it has everything else like sd card slot, removable battery, almost the same camera as g3, slow mo video even 3gb of ram for that money.
Any thoughts, opinions and suggestions are welcomed. Thanks in advance!
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custom rom on G3 and you are ready to go. (i am satisfied with this phone especially after G2 problems, G3 almost no problems, only that i have ripple screen)
Is that ripple bugging you a lot? I mean, is it strong ripple or just mild?
Also, are there good stock based custom roms? Which one are you using? I wouldn't wanna loose any of functionality with cm or aosp roms...
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Is that ripple bugging you a lot? I mean, is it strong ripple or just mild?
Also, are there good stock based custom roms? Which one are you using? I wouldn't wanna loose any of functionality with cm or aosp roms...
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Yes it is irritating me a lot.. But i am a person that want perfection, but nothing is perfect.. Its mild..
Yes use Cloudyfa 2.1 Rom and you are ready to go. You dont lose any funcionality with that rom and its perfect performance and batterylife. Go for it!!
Hi Guys,
I am looking to upgrade from my HTC One M7, and either the G3 ($250) or G4 ($400) seems like good upgrade options.
If I go with the G3 and saved about $150, what am I missing from the G4? Is the G4 worth the extra $150?
Thanks
Hi @smokarz
I'm coming from a similar situation, moving from a Galaxy S4. I considered both the G3 and newer G4. I was willing to spend the extra ~$150 for the G4 (newer, more up to date specs), but in the end I opted for a G3. In my view the G3 is pushing the upper limit of the size I want for a phone. The G4 was ever so slightly farther into "phablet" space for my comfort. I also considered Nexus 6... too big. I already have an 8" screen tablet... I want my phone to stay under 6". The ~5.5" screen of the G3 is to my eyes the perfect compromise. I was looking for something perhaps slightly larger than the S4... but not by much. The G3 fits the bill perfectly. Comparing specs G3 vs G4 didn't yield much to push me over the top. Faster processer, sure, but the G3 is faster than my S4, so I'm already getting a boost. Similar memory, screen, G4 has better spec'ed camera but not in a meaningful way...
OF course all of this is subjective, because we all have our own biases and interests.
A good way to compare the phones is to google like this:
phonearena LG G3 vs LG G4
Let us know what you decide!
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Hi @smokarz
I'm coming from a similar situation, moving from a Galaxy S4. I considered both the G3 and newer G4. I was willing to spend the extra ~$150 for the G4 (newer, more up to date specs), but in the end I opted for a G3. In my view the G3 is pushing the upper limit of the size I want for a phone. The G4 was ever so slightly farther into "phablet" space for my comfort. I also considered Nexus 6... too big. I already have an 8" screen tablet... I want my phone to stay under 6". The ~5.5" screen of the G3 is to my eyes the perfect compromise. I was looking for something perhaps slightly larger than the S4... but not by much. The G3 fits the bill perfectly. Comparing specs G3 vs G4 didn't yield much to push me over the top. Faster processer, sure, but the G3 is faster than my S4, so I'm already getting a boost. Similar memory, screen, G4 has better spec'ed camera but not in a meaningful way...
OF course all of this is subjective, because we all have our own biases and interests.
A good way to compare the phones is to google like this:
phonearena LG G3 vs LG G4
Let us know what you decide!
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Thanks. Right now, the G3 seems to have the edge for me over the G4 due to price but also the ROM support that the G3 has. I can't find any ROM development for the G4 at all.
Is the G4 not getting any love from the developers?
Good day, guys.
I was just wondering if it's still worth it to buy a brand new LG G3 today? I mean, it is priced roughly the same with a OnePlus X (very same specs with the G3) but I think G3 is more superior developer-support wise and camera output wise (Am I right?).
Also, is it still smooth (no hiccups) in Marshmallow? Is it still able to run highly demanding games smoothly in this time?
Lastly, the variant available here is D858. Am I going to have problems with this specific variant?
Thank you very much!