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http://phandroid.com/2015/04/28/lg-g4-officially-announced/
Check it out! What do you think, who's in??
Check it out! What do you think, who's in??
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Removable battery and expandable storage should make a lot of the Samsung refugees happy.
My upgrade is August. If this has a decent Dev community, this will be mine.
That camera.....
That camera.....
Two features I always see people requesting for their next phone, glad LG included both
It does support Qi-enabled wireless charging, but not PMA.
Turboencabulator
Lurker
Hi. I just wanted to say I am an iPhone user, and I have been doing a lot of research about a switch because I am sick of iTunes and having to deal with the apple environment. I also noted that iOS 8.3 seems to be removing the third-party file management apps, which I use because I am a PC person who likes to see and manage file trees. I also do a lot of commuting without wifi/cloud access, and roll with lossless tunes when possible. So, I am done with crApple as they seem try to jam me with their version of content and file (mis)management. Also wanted to note that I was all set on the Galaxy S6 until I saw the lack of microSd. Dumb Samsung - really? Some folks don't feel the importance, but I do, based on my needs, including the need to not be cloud or device tethered with my data, or carry around a freakin' USB drive. So, it will be G3 or G4 for me, as I feel a bit more future-proof with Lg than Samsung, though nothing is future proof, I can see which company is heading in right direction for my purposes. I am not anti-cloud, it is nice for some stuff, but I just want control and flexibility. Folks, you may wake up one day with all "your" data under someone else's control in a cloud. It is up to you how you wish to vote economically, this is just my personal opinion, I respect and am interested in the opinion of others, and so I will continue with my research and probably buy a G4 in summer - thanks. PS - if anybody has tips for a newbie I am all ears.
If you really want to look deep into file trees and into system's files (pretty much Android's System32) then you need to root it, other than that. It looks like you're one of those that went for IOS but loves customization. Which IOS lacks (not bashing but it doesn't have as much as android).
Turboencabulator
Lurker
Hear you on that - thanks! Rooting? Gotta walk before I run!
I've been a HTC fanboy for years. If ever there was a phone that would make me jump ship, the G4 is it. I can't wait to read actual reviews... and to form my own review after some hands on time.
I'm in. I really, really want one.
I'm out - screen tech looks interesting, but the device is too large for me.
rushmore
Extreme Android User
Props for the battery and sd slot I am used to the Note 4 so this would be smaller. Not a fan of the leather, but there are other options. Main concern for me is the curve of the display and how it might impact usability with VR devices.
Not seeing the value of the curve since do not put a phone in my pocket- a lot do though, so there you go.
Seems the performance overall is not much better than the G3, but would a user really notice?
http://blog.gsmarena.com/lg-g4-performance-benchmark-results/
I am used to the Note 4 so this would be smaller. Not a fan of the leather, but there are other options. Main concern for me is the curve of the display and how it might impact usability with VR devices.Not seeing the value of the curve since do not put a phone in my pocket- a lot do though, so there you go.
Seems the performance overall is not much better than the G3, but would a user really notice?
http://blog.gsmarena.com/lg-g4-performance-benchmark-results/
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This is one long time Samsung owner who is ready to jump ship just for the removable battery, I think Samsung shot themselves in the foot over this issue. Phil
Would love to hear about the low light performance of the screen. After owning several generations of Samsung Galaxy phones with their amoled screens, i was always impressed by how black the blacks were in a dark room (like an alarm clock app or watching movies without lighting up the room). Since upgrading to the LG G3 I am constantly disappointed by how bright the screen is in a dark room. Even with a third party solution like Lux, the screen just gets uniformly washed out when you turn the brightness down.
sntaylor
Android Expert
I was hoping but not truly expecting(thanks to the leaks) front facing speakers and waterproof/dust proof, I may still jump ship,I prefer ux over Sony's....I like removable battery option and the sd card is a must for me (example being I'm going to pitlochry next week and will struggle for a signal so cloud ain't an option!) I had hoped it would use their in house processor, but can see some merit in the 808, would have liked the fast charge though, and wireless as standard!
Release data in UK is 28th May so we shall see.....
Release data in UK is 28th May so we shall see.....
Unless LG have removed it, the Qualcomm page for the 808 lists quick charge as a feature: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/808
I've seen that the unlocked, international version has 21.87GB of 32GB free. That's a lot of bloat (more than the S6 & M9 I believe). I imagine that space will get less once carriers get their hands on it.
I could be wrong about quick charge.
2 of the reviews I've read said it doesn't have it.
2 of the reviews I've read said it doesn't have it.
sntaylor
Android Expert
Could be right after all.....
http://m.androidcentral.com/lg-g4-supports-qualcomm-quick-charge-20-after-all
Still not sure what phone to get :-(
http://m.androidcentral.com/lg-g4-supports-qualcomm-quick-charge-20-after-all
Still not sure what phone to get :-(
Yeah, saw that earlier.
I'm the same boat as you, I've no idea what I want my next phone to be. I wanted something bugger than 5 inches, but I'd also love to go back to HTC.
At the moment, the G4 is ticking more boxes, but something is holding me back.
Yeah riviera, it could be you don't get a quick charger in the box. None of this years flagships come with a quick charger do they?
I believe the s6 does. I know the note 4 came with one.Yeah, saw that earlier.
I'm the same boat as you, I've no idea what I want my next phone to be. I wanted something bugger than 5 inches, but I'd also love to go back to HTC.
At the moment, the G4 is ticking more boxes, but something is holding me back.
Yeah riviera, it could be you don't get a quick charger in the box. None of this years flagships come with a quick charger do they?
mpavlansky
Well-Known Member
The G3 is big for most, but for me due to it's curved back, it feels perfect. I think I'll be able to stomach the slightly larger size of the G4. I got my wife a Note 4, and while I love it's screen, it's definitely much tougher for me to hold due to it's square edges.
The improved screen, and the camera are the two reasons for me to upgrade. I hope battery life doesn't take a hit, or that's a reason for me to sit tight.
The improved screen, and the camera are the two reasons for me to upgrade. I hope battery life doesn't take a hit, or that's a reason for me to sit tight.