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How is build quality vs Galaxy Note 1/2?

I have Galaxy Note 1 and 18 months later, the USB port is loose and it is extremely difficult to charge the phone.
Optimus G Pro is $99 vs $299 for GN2, and it is an upgrade in every way except the S-Pen. It is almost too good to be true. Just wondering if there are build quality issues. I don't really care about ROMs. Used them on GN1 but root is sufficient.
Also anyone know how cross upgrade works? Trying to steal my mother's upgrade, she has a dumb phone and I don't want to add a data plan to her line . . .

Not at all... while this is purely my opinion, after having owned a Galaxy Note 1 and played around with the Galaxy Note 2, the LG Optimus G Pro is built better in every way.
It is too good to be true, but somehow, it is true, if that makes any sense. Go for it, you won't regret it! The G Pro is arguably the best phone on the market right now.

It's not too good to be true, SuperAMOLED+Digitizer is the expensive part of Note 2, in all other departments, including build quality, OGPro wins hands down, except for the camera, my Note 1 is just as good, if not better.

The build quality is very, very, very similar. One of my best friends has a Note 2, and I have the OGPro. When we talked about our phones at first we compared the plastic backing, and the OGPro has a nicer grip(also easier to grip vs the Note 2). The home buttons are very different as well, the OGPro has one built on the same surface as the back and menu button, whereas the home button on the Note 2 is a bit raised. I really like the way the OGPro is compared to the Note 2, and that's because I really have no use for the S- Pen.
In all honesty, you should wait a bit for the announcement of the Note 3 and compare it to the quality of the OGPro, since its going to be announce in September. Ever since I put a TPU case over my OGPro, I'm pretty sure I'm feeling it more than the actual phone itself(take it off once in a while when I'm just at home) . Ha ha ha, which I'm sure quite a few people do.
I had the same issue with my USB port with my old Galaxy S II, but my friends Note 2 port is a lot more sturdier. The USB port on the OGPro feels very sturdy as well, but I kind of have to wiggle a bit to get it in since its pretty tight. There are wireless charging options though for that (just saying to preserve it more) .

Honestly, I've been to att.store everyday after work playing with my note 1, note 2, then lg g pro. I just can't get away from lg screen and performance.
Build in software kick butt. I haven't found any launcher that I want to replace the stock one. Although, keyboard prediction kind of annoying to use.
Make sure you get a case asap after you get your phone. Very slippery lol
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Had both international original note and the note 2, and could easily say that the original note was built better than the second, but the OGP most definitely feels the best hands down.

xartic12 said:
Had both international original note and the note 2, and could easily say that the original note was built better than the second, but the OGP most definitely feels the best hands down.
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I have a Galaxy note GT N7000 the international version and I agree it feels way sturdier then my coworkers note 2.
And in my opinion the og pro feels I don't know if sturdier is the right word,,,,, It just feels better in my hand then the note 2.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??

I still have my Note 1 and this phone is better in every way. Feels better in my hand and better built.
The only thing I miss on my Note is the slightly bigger middle button.

gongmonk said:
Honestly, I've been to att.store everyday after work playing with my note 1, note 2, then lg g pro. I just can't get away from lg screen and performance.
Build in software kick butt. I haven't found any launcher that I want to replace the stock one. Although, keyboard prediction kind of annoying to use.
Make sure you get a case asap after you get your phone. Very slippery lol
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Yup! There is only one fault, that's the screwed's keyboard prediction!
Let's hope LG will fix it in its next upfate.

from Note 3 to G3?

few negative i heard from my friend who is getting phones from at&t in advanced..
he said the speaker is low
he said the camera is not that good compare to note 3
now im thinking if this is true or he has the early production compare to the retail packaging..
can you share who already has one with note 3?

Test it yourself. I went to take a look at it today at an AT&T store. For what it's worth, I liked the camera and I thought the speakers were good enough.
I'm sure an M8 is better in terms of speakers though.
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speaker on the lg3 is meh but the camera destroys the note 3

ad78 said:
few negative i heard from my friend who is getting phones from at&t in advanced..
he said the speaker is low
he said the camera is not that good compare to note 3
now im thinking if this is true or he has the early production compare to the retail packaging..
can you share who already has one with note 3?
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speaker is very loud louder than n3 not as good as m8 and camera is way better then both n3\m8

I have both and am testing the g3 to see if I will keep it. There can be only one...
Camera on g3. better. Speaker on he is excellent imho and less raspy than note 3. Speakerphone is fab on g3.
Battery life so far isn't as good as i would have hoped. G2 was better but could be because ig3 still New. Screen is excellent but not necessarily better than note. Note 3 colors are stronger. G3 is whiter. Can't feel the increase in pixels. But on screen buttons reduced size of useable screen (Which to be fair I only notice when they are side by side).
I have both devices setup identically. When I run apps concurrently, the note mostly loads them quicker but images often load faster on the g3 on web pages.
I ran Netflix on both at the same time with the sound down on one then the other. Sound is definitely fuller on the g3. Its not bad on the note but clearer on the g3. Interestingly in got better bandwidth on the note and both were on the same WiFi.
G3 phone app is nicer. Mail is better on note imho.
G3 is smaller in the hand but more slippery. But I can just about use it one handed which I can't do with the note.
Quadrant score is lower on the g3. I think it does run slower. But wouldn't notice it except next to a faster device.
Speed test on WiFi get 40mbs on g3 when note averages 25. Taken one after the other. G3 consistently faster.
So all in all they are pretty similar, which wasn't what I was expecting. I thought it would be generational, but it is not.
I may stick to the note because I prefer the display but the real decider will be battery life. Even if the g3 is slightly better, which is subjective, I'm not sure it warrants a change from the note. If I didn't ow. Them both I would go for the he purely because it is newer.
My kids prefer the note because they think it looks better and has a bigger screen... And they don't want to start from zero on minion rush!
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Perfect example why everyone needs to test for themselves, these things are mostly subjective.
I'll be happy the day that front facing stereo speakers are the norm instead of the exception myself though.

Personally, I'm not too worried about the speaker. If I want to hear good quality audio, I'll hook my phone up to external speakers. I'd rather have an average rear speaker and have small bezels on the front. Look at the M8. 5" phone that's slightly taller than the G3.

ekerbuddyeker said:
I have both and am testing the g3 to see if I will keep it. There can be only one...
Camera on g3. better. Speaker on he is excellent imho and less raspy than note 3. Speakerphone is fab on g3.
Battery life so far isn't as good as i would have hoped. G2 was better but could be because ig3 still New. Screen is excellent but not necessarily better than note. Note 3 colors are stronger. G3 is whiter. Can't feel the increase in pixels. But on screen buttons reduced size of useable screen (Which to be fair I only notice when they are side by side).
I have both devices setup identically. When I run apps concurrently, the note mostly loads them quicker but images often load faster on the g3 on web pages.
I ran Netflix on both at the same time with the sound down on one then the other. Sound is definitely fuller on the g3. Its not bad on the note but clearer on the g3. Interestingly in got better bandwidth on the note and both were on the same WiFi.
G3 phone app is nicer. Mail is better on note imho.
G3 is smaller in the hand but more slippery. But I can just about use it one handed which I can't do with the note.
Quadrant score is lower on the g3. I think it does run slower. But wouldn't notice it except next to a faster device.
Speed test on WiFi get 40mbs on g3 when note averages 25. Taken one after the other. G3 consistently faster.
So all in all they are pretty similar, which wasn't what I was expecting. I thought it would be generational, but it is not.
I may stick to the note because I prefer the display but the real decider will be battery life. Even if the g3 is slightly better, which is subjective, I'm not sure it warrants a change from the note. If I didn't ow. Them both I would go for the he purely because it is newer.
My kids prefer the note because they think it looks better and has a bigger screen... And they don't want to start from zero on minion rush!
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I'm doing the same - got my G3 today. I concur with all of your comparison points. I'm surprised that it's not faster than the Note 3 and that the Note's screen looks better.
My main complaints with the Note 3 are around how it feels in my hand. It's too big, bulky and heavy. The G3 definitely feels better in my hand and that may be enough to keep it over the Note 3.
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I'm hopefully putting my note 3 to rest if the g3 can be that great and take over daily device spot!
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When I looked at the g3 today it some how reminded me of touchwiz. It seemed a bit slow and laggy.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I have both and am testing the g3 to see if I will keep it. There can be only one...
Camera on g3. better. Speaker on he is excellent imho and less raspy than note 3. Speakerphone is fab on g3.
Battery life so far isn't as good as i would have hoped. G2 was better but could be because ig3 still New. Screen is excellent but not necessarily better than note. Note 3 colors are stronger. G3 is whiter. Can't feel the increase in pixels. But on screen buttons reduced size of useable screen (Which to be fair I only notice when they are side by side).
I have both devices setup identically. When I run apps concurrently, the note mostly loads them quicker but images often load faster on the g3 on web pages.
I ran Netflix on both at the same time with the sound down on one then the other. Sound is definitely fuller on the g3. Its not bad on the note but clearer on the g3. Interestingly in got better bandwidth on the note and both were on the same WiFi.
G3 phone app is nicer. Mail is better on note imho.
G3 is smaller in the hand but more slippery. But I can just about use it one handed which I can't do with the note.
Quadrant score is lower on the g3. I think it does run slower. But wouldn't notice it except next to a faster device.
Speed test on WiFi get 40mbs on g3 when note averages 25. Taken one after the other. G3 consistently faster.
So all in all they are pretty similar, which wasn't what I was expecting. I thought it would be generational, but it is not.
I may stick to the note because I prefer the display but the real decider will be battery life. Even if the g3 is slightly better, which is subjective, I'm not sure it warrants a change from the note. If I didn't ow. Them both I would go for the he purely because it is newer.
My kids prefer the note because they think it looks better and has a bigger screen... And they don't want to start from zero on minion rush!
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um use titanium backup for minion rush. problem solved
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Nasty64 said:
I'm doing the same - got my G3 today. I concur with all of your comparison points. I'm surprised that it's not faster than the Note 3 and that the Note's screen looks better.
My main complaints with the Note 3 are around how it feels in my hand. It's too big, bulky and heavy. The G3 definitely feels better in my hand and that may be enough to keep it over the Note 3.
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The Note 3 and G3 essentially have the same chipset 800/801, but the G3 is pushing twice the pixels. With heavy use, the Note 3 gets about 90 minutes more battery life than the G3. With light use, the G3 gets a little better battery life than the Note 3, due to all the throttling efforts the G3 uses.

[Q] LG G3 is will worth it?

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.

Sell my note 4 and buy g4

Got a note 4 nice phone but really want a phone which takes amazing photos
Has anyone done the same
Is the camera much better
Also looking at extended batteries

I sold my Note Edge and got a G4. Edge was heavier, not pleasent to hold in hand, lagged more, used to heat more, had a slower camera.... Only thing I miss is the edge.

I actually sold my note 4 last week and bought a g4 on the same day. Profited 20 bucks. Worth the change for me. G4 handles better. Camera wise Im enjoying it more. So far it's smoother but it's only been a few days. Though i loaded it up for all my apps. Battery life is about the same maybe a little less. Still tweaking it.

Is the Note 8 the best phone ever or are you tempted by competition?

I traded in my Note 5, which I loved for the Note 8 and the Note 8 is clearly the best phone I've ever used. That said, 2017 has finally brought compelling competition worth considering.
What I love about the Note 8:
-Hands down the highest quality screen of any phone
-6 GB RAM makes multitasking great
-The camera takes awesome pictures
-The battery life is incredible
-The theme engine allows dark theme without root
-Call quality is outstanding
-The phone is blazing fast 98% of the time
-Headphone Jack
What I don't love about the Note 8:
-The height and weight of the phone. I have large hands and could always manage the Note 5 one handed, but the height of the Note 8 with added weight make it awkward to use in certain situations. I think if the phone were wider, it might balance the weight distribution. Using a Pixel 2 XL and V30, both are much manageable in the hands.
-The forced white navbar is a nuisance for dark themes. Couldn't Samsung offer grays or faded navbar icons to minimize burn in? I use a 3rd party app to mostly mitigate the problem, but not all apps work properly with it.
-The Bixby button. Again, I've used a 3rd party app to mitigate the problem, but it doesn't seem like a polished solution. Samsung just needs to give us options to remap it.
-The curved screen. Yes, it looks great, but the shadows and light refraction make it annoying at times.
Obviously, the pros of the phone greatly outweigh the cons but every time I see someone using a Pixel 2 XL, I am jealous of the more manageable size, the fast and fluid UI that gets updated faster, and the even bigger battery. I am well aware that both the Pixel 2 XL and V30 have far more problems than the Note 8, namely their screens and bluetooth. Being on Verizon, the OnePlus 5T isn't an option, though I love the thought of a phone that has 8 GB RAM and custom ROM capabilities. Maybe I'm just dreaming of a Note 8 running stock Android, and with a flat 18:9 screen ratio instead of 18.5:9 (which seems to account for the length and narrowness). I'm not actually considering switching phones, but I've been tempted to get another flagship to replace my Nexus 6 as a business line. Thoughts?

I got a note 8 and my wife broke the screen of her s7 edge so of course she wanted fixed or a new phone. Gave her my note 8 and got myself an LG V30 thinking that my note 8 was still too big. After 4 hrs I decided I wanted the note 8 back. The note 8 is a superior phone in all ways except for the audio. I traded the v30 for a new blue note 8 in Bestbuy with 300 dollars off. If I have spare money for another phone I would probably get a pixel 2 xl. I watch a lot of videos and YouTube and the 2 speakers in the front appeal to me. For a daily driver I would get bored right away of the pixel. The note 8 could be customized in so many ways that I haven't even installed Nova launcher yet which has been a most in all my previous phones. If you have a note 8 you have the best Android phone currently and period.

Ha, what competition. Note 8 plays in it's own world. It's a beast.
Also with Oreo update it's only better

I had an ASUS Zenfone AR that I got in September. Nothing but problems - which probably explains why VZW pulled it in less than 6 months. After going through 3 Zenfones, I finally convinced VZW to buy it back and got the Note 8 last week.
Size is very good
Wireless charging FTW
Agreed with above points on speed, screen resolution, etc.
First thing I did was install Nova Plus
I played with the advanced Audio settings - including the hearing test and my LG BT Headset sounds amazing!
Theme engine???????
Disabling Bixby and downloading Google Assistant, finding an obscure setting that I can't find again that selects GA as the default and now it works perfect, but it took me a week to get it to work right.
The one thing I DON'T like about the curved screen is that in 2 weeks, I've had 2 tempered glass screen protectors crack and I have to think this is because of the curve. This second one is just a minor hairline at the bottom but the first one was worse.
The other was being reminded that you can't just connect a Samsung to your computer and transfer files >: Still looking for the best way to do that or break down and pay for Wondershare Mobile Go - which may be worth it since you can browse system files

I've only had it a few days.....had to root and debloat and amend some things (adblocker, viperFX...) It's sure is a beautifully designed thing. It's also like having a Mercedes made out of glass. First thing I did when I ordered it was to order a case and screen protector. No way I would go without it, even walking around a carpeted house. But the key reason I got it was that it was rootable and a high end phone. I was coming from a quirky but great V10 and a Note 3 before that. I will simply not have a phone that I can't root.

I like it a lot incredible battery life using a disable of course most crashes are caused by wonky apps..not blazing fast but not real important. I still prefer it over my iphone 6s plus.. not sure which phone is faster, but for a phone, I choose android.. previous phone was LG10,Note4,galaxys4....way better than those
I'm just looking for a upgraded spen device then I'll be content with the note 8