Any idea when those new updated phones are coming out?
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The updated G3s are being launched next month I believe if rumours are correct.Any idea when those new updated phones are coming out?
I chose the G3 coming from the M7 and I am at my final days of the trial. I am currently researching if I'm missing something about this dang battery! IDK if I was spoiled with the M7 or what but this thing is ridiculous on battery in my almost 2 weeks. You can watch it drain using location and maps.
You may want to look into that.
Everything else is awesome! I mainly chose the G3 because HTC was boring me since that's about all i've ever owned and I wasn't sure about the M8 camera (m7 cam wasn't so good).
I think I'd rather have battery after being afraid to lose battery while traveling w/o a car charger. Did get some great scenic pics though! I travel for work, so don't get me wrong, it just may not be for me. Waiting on a report from a buddy that has had it longer than I while I research others opinions.
100% agree. With the more battery efficient screen, S805 and 4gb of RAM, unless Samsung completely mess up it the Note 4 should blow the G3 away in terms if performance. Looks wise I think the G3 wins,if the leaks are correct.This correlates with Anandtech and my original brilliant-in-my-own-mind-only prognostication:
1. The 805 makes a bigger difference with GPU leveraged tasks that use higher than 1080p.
2. The G3 display is the key power hog, so the same micron process 805 makes no battery difference.
3. The S5 actually gets a battery improvement since same battery life as the 1080p version, but Qhd. This is due to the newer more power efficient display tech- designed for Qhd.
Vindicated! :beer:
Still for light to medium users and people that upgraded from two year old devices the G3 801 is not much different than the 805. Added: That is unless you prefer Qhd content, since the 805 is designed for it and the 801 was not.
My guess is we will see the G3 805 version in the US this fall, but the Note 4 will have better battery life due to the newer display tech. At least 1.5 hours and probably 2. Just like the Note 3.
Just wanted to update here (updated in battery thread):
My battery issues disappeared when I came home. Now, it is the best battery life I've ever had.
Good thread!!
Lots of good info here guys, thanks!!
I am also debating between the 2 Soon too!
Although, I am quite interested in the rooting aspect of it also, so that's one of my deciding factors. (not to mention development for it in the future) So, I'm reading through the root forum for it
Liking the bigger screen of the G3 than the M8.
Liking the bigger, removable battery of the G3.
Liking the better (?) camera on the G3...don't use it much so it's not a deal breaker.
There are mentions of lag for the G3....hmmmm, could that be rectified with root and tweaking? :hmmmm:
I've never owned an LG phone..... just an HTC (Evo4g) and my current Samsung S3.
Seems like the M8's screen is only slightly larger than my S3, so again, screen size for the G3 is a plus
Decisions, decisions
tell u what.A few thoughts to share. I bought the M8 largely to see why it was getting so much attention. Oh sure it's well made, but not spectacular. I can see where those who are enamored by it's metal housing would like it, but frankly the other flagship Androids I have are also quite nice.
My Nexus 5 is sleek and understated which is more my style, and the absence of branding and no physical home button the front, I find it especially appealing.
Then there's my LG G3, a real winner in my book. Having the same layout of on screen buttons as my Nexus 5 it too is very fast when multitasking which I do a tremendous amount of. The 5.5" display in such a compact phone is another huge advantage for my use.
I prefer the pure Android 4.4.4 featured on my Nexus 5 & 7 models. If not for that the G3 would be at the top of list.
Finally, I'm super eager to get my hands on a 6.0" Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, trial and error has taught me a 6" display in a phone size of the Vibe is ideal for me. If it's everything it appears to be I'll be thrilled and less hesitant to migrate away from the pure Nexus models.
tell u what.
I had i6000, chinese phablet, 6.5", very nice.
Had it had LTE+NFC, I would keep it.
unfortunately it had none.
Yeah, size matters. 6.5" is even better than 6". Replaces the tablet for sure.
yet I would like to have all the features available.
tell u what.
I had i6000, chinese phablet, 6.5", very nice.
Had it had LTE+NFC, I would keep it.
unfortunately it had none.
Yeah, size matters. 6.5" is even better than 6". Replaces the tablet for sure.
yet I would like to have all the features available.
Yes I must say one objective is to stop using a mid size (7-8") tablet. While I frequently use my Nexus 7 tablet and find it very nice, it's just one more device to carry. The nature of my workflow demands I carry a laptop everywhere 24/7, therefore I've got my travel bag very well sorted after years of experience. The ongoing objective being to keep it as light as possible and even though I choose to carry 2 to 4 phones, eliminated my tablet would be optimum.
I was doing just fine with my mind set on a 6" display.... But No! You had to bring up 6.5" LOL
So guess what I'll be thinking about today...
IMO, you are both looking at this a little short sided right now. Just deal with what's available for right now, and just wait until 2015, when we'll potentially be looking at the folding phone/tablet options available. I can only see Samsung and LG releasing products, since they've been working on their flexible LCD's for quite some time already, but they are supposedly right around the corner.
For me, personally, that's what I'm waiting on. I've loved having a 8 inch tablet and the Note 3, but the first folding device that comes out that'll replace both admirably, that'll be my next "phone."
I loved my new shiny G3 so much..
But no, you have to bring those foldable phone/tablet devices from 2015..
Shame on you.
I loved my new shiny G3 so much..
But no, you have to bring those foldable phone/tablet devices from 2015..
Shame on you.
So my G3 came today and first impressions: it's AWESOME! It feels amazing in the hands, like a premium flagship phone should. Right now I'm just obsessed with it and can't put it down. There are so many little things that are just wowing me and are making me think how the heck did I ever live without this??
Few things I have noticed are that my phone did warm up (probably because it's plugged in for charging and screen has been on for an hour straight) and wouldn't let me put the brightness to 100%, which by the way was not needed at all. The screen is bright enough for me at 50% and I just wanted to see what 100% would look like, not a big issue.
There is some lag and choppiness but it's very minor and doesn't bother me. It felt like it got much better once I hid the useless AT&T apps but not sure how valid that is. I will try novalauncher later tonight and see if it makes a difference.
So far it looks like I made the right choice! Thank you to everyone that contributed to this thread . I ddin't get to reply to everyone but I read every post! You guys are awesome.
In a few days I'll also post more about how I'm liking the phone and how my battery is .
Well doodz, I ordered the G3 over the M8
Yeah, for Verizon the bootloader is locked, so root is about as far as I can go. (no custom recovery.....yet) **crossing fingers**
So after I get it, root it, and set it all up, Ima gonna haunt you guys in this forum :ahhhhh:
Again, thanks for all the input :thumbup: and thanks for this thread u-mad
Edit: I'll get out of your thread
Not going to happen. Samsung...creator of 74 different phone/tablets per year...wants to sell you one device for all of your needs? Yeah, I wouldn't bet on that one LOL! Innovation isn't as cool as profits are!
Not going to happen. Samsung...creator of 74 different phone/tablets per year...wants to sell you one device for all of your needs? Yeah, I wouldn't bet on that one LOL! Innovation isn't as cool as profits are!
tell u what.
I had i6000, chinese phablet, 6.5", very nice.
Yeah, size matters. 6.5" is even better than 6". Replaces the tablet for sure.
yet I would like to have all the features available.
Yes I must say one objective is to stop using a mid size (7-8") tablet. The ongoing objective being to keep it as light as possible and even though I choose to carry 2 to 4 phones, eliminated my tablet would be optimum.
I was doing just fine with my mind set on a 6" display.... But No! You had to bring up 6.5" LOL
So guess what I'll be thinking about today...
IMO, you are both looking at this a little short sided right now. Just deal with what's available for right now, and just wait until 2015, when we'll potentially be looking at the folding phone/tablet options available. I can only see Samsung and LG releasing products, since they've been working on their flexible LCD's for quite some time already, but they are supposedly right around the corner.
For me, personally, that's what I'm waiting on. I've loved having a 8 inch tablet and the Note 3, but the first folding device that comes out that'll replace both admirably, that'll be my next "phone."
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