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Hey Guys,
I consider upgrading my Galaxy Nexus to the Moto G.
Specs are pretty similar, even in some parameters the Galaxy Nexus is better (AMOLED vs LCD, thickness, camera)
What do you think? Anyone here done this move?
Thanks
Tom Zach.
I think its a better move overall. Motorola is doing some great stuffs lately. They even beats Google in terms of pushing the updates quickly. Galaxy Nexus's software support was dropped by Google but it still have the community support. I saw many people even moved from Nexus 4 to Moto G.
But from hardware perspective Moto G is bit behind them. Many touchscreen issues are popping up and returned for replacement. G's touchscreen is easy to get broken than any flagship or Nexus phones even though it has Gorilla Glass 3. You got to think twice in the hardware department.
Yeah I upgraded, not looked back.
nirmalbalaji said:
I think its a better move overall. Motorola is doing some great stuffs lately. They even beats Google in terms of pushing the updates quickly. Galaxy Nexus's software support was dropped by Google but it still have the community support. I saw many people even moved from Nexus 4 to Moto G.
But from hardware perspective Moto G is bit behind them. Many touchscreen issues are popping up and returned for replacement. G's touchscreen is easy to get broken than any flagship or Nexus phones even though it has Gorilla Glass 3. You got to think twice in the hardware department.
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Hey, thanks for the detailed reply!
Wooh, didn't hear about those touch / touchscreen issues, it's little disturbing actually
King p1n said:
Yeah I upgraded, not looked back.
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Hey, but besides the battery life and the speaker, do you really feel like its an improvement?
Seems like the gnex screen and the overall look is superior
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Hey, but besides the battery life and the speaker, do you really feel like its an improvement?
Seems like the gnex screen and the overall look is superior
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To me it feels it was , I got to the point where I despised my gnex.
I've not heard or even experienced these screen issues can't comment on it.
If the moto g had a better camera it'd be even better.
All depends want you want out of your phone really. Battery life and affordability was key key for me.
Not once have I wanted my gnez back tbh
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King p1n said:
To me it feels it was , I got to the point where I despised my gnex.
I've not heard or even experienced these screen issues can't comment on it.
If the moto g had a better camera it'd be even better.
All depends want you want out of your phone really. Battery life and affordability was key key for me.
Not once have I wanted my gnez back tbh
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Very impressive, thank you.
Had any thoughts getting the Nexus 5 before choosing the Moto G?
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Very impressive, thank you.
Had any thoughts getting the Nexus 5 before choosing the Moto G?
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That was my dilemma before making my purchase. But the Nexus 5 is notorious for sub par battery life, poor screen viewing angles and contrast. Moto G doesn't have any of those issues and for the price it was a no brainer for me.
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mike21pr said:
That was my dilemma before making my purchase. But the Nexus 5 is notorious for sub par battery life, poor screen viewing angles and contrast. Moto G doesn't have any of those issues and for the price it was a no brainer for me.
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I had the same decision problem. It was between the Nexus 5 and the MotoG. It came down to a few factors for me: 1)The spec bump and screen size were not drastic enough for me to justify the price difference. 2)The screen size on the Nexus 5 was a drawback. I have small hands, and my assumption was that the smaller screen size combined with the rounded form factor would make the MotoG easier to hold and manipulate. 3)The poor battery life on the Nexus 5 compared to thte superior life on the MotoG.
All of those things led me to choose the MotoG over the Nexus 5, and I've been 100% pleased. I have had absolutely no issues with the touchscreen which is always accurate and responsible. The software (KK w/GEL) is buttery smooth -- I have experienced absolutely no lag from the OS in any shape, form, or fashion. Regardless of the specs, it actually operates like a high end device. Having said that, more graphic/cpu intensive games will lag to some degree but I'm not a big Android gamer -- casual games are fine by me.
The screen on the MotoG is perfectly calibrated. I've heard some G's have a pinkish tint, but I have not experienced that. My guess is that they use two different screen vendors, so it may be a roll of the device; however, even the pink tinted screens are still supposedly excellent.
Battery life has been phenomenal.
Unlocking the bootloader and rooting was a piece of cake.
The only big complaint is the camera, but I carry around my Sony NEX-5R most places I go so that's not a huge deal for me.
Overall, this is one of the best phones I've ever owned. The "flagship" phones I've had in the past were always something of a disappointment. I never liked Sense, TouchWiz, etc. which adversely affected performance to the point that it never really felt like I actually had a high-end device. That always led me to root and flash a custom ROM, but I shouldn't have had to do that in order to get a nice user experience.
The MotoG is fantastic. I give it an A+ when you consider its price in relation to its features and usability.
I ended up upgrading to the nexus 5 from a galaxy nexus, but I simultaneously got a moto g for my girlfriend, so I've had a great way of comparing the 2.
The nexus 5 is obviously the better device(no doubt about it), and the battery problems are non existent(at least on my unit, I get very consistent battery life in terms of screen on time at around 4,5 hours). It's definitely one of the best devices on the market and at a fair price much below the immediate competition.
The moto g is obviously a mid range device in comparison, but it is a lot more capable than most other phones on the market and is all around a great phone(definitely worth the cheap upgrade from a galaxy nexus). In direct comparison with the nexus 5 it has a slightly worse camera(the nexus 5 camera is not top notch either though) and slightly better battery life in my experience.
Software vise they are very similar, and since a gpe moto g has been released, they can both expect timely updates.
All in all they are both worth the upgrade from the galaxy nexus(though I had kept it for another year, if I hadn't dropped it and cracked the screen). It comes down to how you use the phone(camera and gaming performance etc.), and your preference in screen size, and price. you get great value for the money with both compared to any other smartphone, though a little more value for money with the moto g.
I've got both, on Verizon though. My typical phone is a Galaxy S4, but my gf broke her GS4, so she stole mine in the meantime. My old backup phone was a Galaxy Nexus, and my current phone is the Moto G. All that said, here's my take.
Moto G Pros:
- Cheap
- Better battery life than Galaxy Nexus
- More responsive
- Feels better in hand & pocket
- Feels sturdier
- Moderately better camera
Moto G Cons:
- Locked bootloader on Verizon (no root or roms)
- No LTE
- Only comes with 8GB storage, with 5.5 usable
- No 802.11 5GHz support
- No BT 4.0 LE (has BT 4.0)
- No KitKat
- No tethering support (I pay for metered data too!, currently using FoxFi USB)
If I didn't depend on my phone for work, I would've bought a good condition Galaxy Nexus or GS3 from Swappa. But the Moto G is acceptable for the next week.
I had the Galaxy Nexus before my Moto G, its definitely worth the upgrade for the battery alone, even with extended battery the Nex was terrible with battery life, similar specs but the moto G runs much better, my Nex was lag-tastic, I see no difference in pics, both are mediocre in that department.
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I've got both, on Verizon though. My typical phone is a Galaxy S4, but my gf broke her GS4, so she stole mine in the meantime. My old backup phone was a Galaxy Nexus, and my current phone is the Moto G. All that said, here's my take.
Moto G Pros:
- Cheap
- Better battery life than Galaxy Nexus
- More responsive
- Feels better in hand & pocket
- Feels sturdier
- Moderately better camera
Moto G Cons:
- Locked bootloader on Verizon (no root or roms)
- No LTE
- Only comes with 8GB storage, with 5.5 usable
- No 802.11 5GHz support
- No BT 4.0 LE (has BT 4.0)
- No KitKat
- No tethering support (I pay for metered data too!, currently using FoxFi USB)
If I didn't depend on my phone for work, I would've bought a good condition Galaxy Nexus or GS3 from Swappa. But the Moto G is acceptable for the next week.
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Ae you just talking aobut the Verizon version, the G does have Kitkat and there's a 16 gig version, I dont agree with the Nexus having better battery at all, it was actually terrible, the G's battery is so much better, not even close.
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I had the Galaxy Nexus before my Moto G, its definitely worth the upgrade for the battery alone, even with extended battery the Nex was terrible with battery life, similar specs but the moto G runs much better, my Nex was lag-tastic, I see no difference in pics, both are mediocre in that department.
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Ae you just talking aobut the Verizon version, the G does have Kitkat and there's a 16 gig version, I dont agree with the Nexus having better battery at all, it was actually terrible, the G's battery is so much better, not even close.
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Please reread my post. Yes I'm talking about the Verizon variant, XT1028. Yes I know the GSM has a 16gb option, even a GPE. I wish I that was a viable choice, but I have a tendency of working in the barren deserts of California. Somehow Verizon's EVDO/LTE coverage out there is sufficently reliable.
Also, I said the "Better battery life than Galaxy Nexus", as a "Moto G Pro" and not a Con.
I really like the Moto G. It's just very limited. I would say its very similar to the experience of using an iPhone 4. Fixed & limited storage, snappy for the OS at the time, nice to hold and use. But there are better options out there.
I upgraded from a Nexus 4 and I'm very happy: battery life is awesome and the phone is still smooth, Moto G display is way better than the Galaxy Nexus one (I owned a Galaxy Nexus)
Hi guys,
I am using Galaxy Nexus with CM11 M11 at the moment. Is it worthy to upgrade to Moto G 2014? How much faster do you guys feel when upgrading from GaNex to Moto G 2014 in term of a normal user: Maps, GPS, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, photo taking - NO gaming.
Is 1GB of RAM giving you lagging when switching between apps? Is Nexus 5 more worthy for the upgrade rather than Moto G 2014?
Regards,
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Hi guys,
I am using Galaxy Nexus with CM11 M11 at the moment. Is it worthy to upgrade to Moto G 2014? How much faster do you guys feel when upgrading from GaNex to Moto G 2014 in term of a normal user: Maps, GPS, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, photo taking - NO gaming.
Is 1GB of RAM giving you lagging when switching between apps? Is Nexus 5 more worthy for the upgrade rather than Moto G 2014?
Regards,
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The Moto G is worth it, my dad has a Gnexus and my Moto G is much faster. However, the camera is bad
tngphm said:
Hi guys,
I am using Galaxy Nexus with CM11 M11 at the moment. Is it worthy to upgrade to Moto G 2014? How much faster do you guys feel when upgrading from GaNex to Moto G 2014 in term of a normal user: Maps, GPS, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, photo taking - NO gaming.
Is 1GB of RAM giving you lagging when switching between apps? Is Nexus 5 more worthy for the upgrade rather than Moto G 2014?
Regards,
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Go for a nexus 5 if you can get it cheap. The moto g is all fine but its camera...not so. If you plan on keeping your phone for a bit longer, go for the nexus 5
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However, the camera is bad
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OldYellowBricks said:
The moto g is all fine but its camera...not so.
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Hey, both of you guys are complaining about the camera of this Moto G. Is that the Moto G 2014 you're talking about? I see the photos taken by Moto G 2014 look pretty nice - some even says it's even comparable with Nexus 5 camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/post-picture-moto-g-2nd-gen-2014-t2879591
The Nexus 5 is about USD350 vs. Moto G 2014 is abt USD218 at where I am atm.
tngphm said:
Hey, both of you guys are complaining about the camera of this Moto G. Is that the Moto G 2014 you're talking about? I see the photos taken by Moto G 2014 look pretty nice - some even says it's even comparable with Nexus 5 camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/post-picture-moto-g-2nd-gen-2014-t2879591
The Nexus 5 is about USD350 vs. Moto G 2014 is abt USD218 at where I am atm.
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definitely talking about the 2013 Moto G. Can't say much about the 2014 because I don't own one. Again I stand with what I said earlier, in the long run the Nexus 5 will serve you better
OldYellowBricks said:
definitely talking about the 2013 Moto G. Can't say much about the 2014 because I don't own one. Again I stand with what I said earlier, in the long run the Nexus 5 will serve you better
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Thanks for the confirmation. Btw, do you feel a lot of lag with your Moto G (the hardware is identical with Moto G 2014)? Like when browsing Internet then switching to either Maps, FB, Instagram or Camera, etc.
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I was looking for size comparison mostly. Thanks.
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and its overall functionality vs the note 3
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and its overall functionality vs the note 3
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I've got my hands on one now. Its a SK telecom model in white from Korea. F350S is the model. Its speed is like the note 3 UI is maybe a little faster, its larger next to my note 3 but the handling of the phone is not too bad. Nice matte textured back. Its about .5cm taller same width more or less.
The camera blows the Note 3's camera away. To be honest thats not hard as the note 3 camera is not very good. Not in anything but sunlight. The camera in the g pro 2 is very fast and fast to lock. OIS+ seems just like the OIS of the G2 maybe a tad better hard to say as I don't have my G2 anymore to compare. Its overall a great camera bu I think some photos are over sharpened. If we can just mod the camera like with the G2 it will be perfect.
I will do a video of the 4k vs note 3's 4k video.
Hendrickson said:
I've got my hands on one now. Its a SK telecom model in white from Korea. F350S is the model. Its speed is like the note 3 UI is maybe a little faster, its larger next to my note 3 but the handling of the phone is not too bad. Nice matte textured back. Its about .5cm taller same width more or less.
The camera blows the Note 3's camera away. To be honest thats not hard as the note 3 camera is not very good. Not in anything but sunlight. The camera in the g pro 2 is very fast and fast to lock. OIS+ seems just like the OIS of the G2 maybe a tad better hard to say as I don't have my G2 anymore to compare. Its overall a great camera bu I think some photos are over sharpened. If we can just mod the camera like with the G2 it will be perfect.
I will do a video of the 4k vs note 3's 4k video.
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Thumbs up to LGs latest innovation. Better camera, faster load time and perfect fit to those who have bigger hands. I met my matched phone on this device.
owned a note 3 before and sold it before i get the g pro 2, overall, i feel it's similar, the most important thing to me is battery and the G Pro 2 beats the note 3 by a bit for me, some review claims the note 3 has better battery which is not the case for me
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owned a note 3 before and sold it before i get the g pro 2, overall, i feel it's similar, the most important thing to me is battery and the G Pro 2 beats the note 3 by a bit for me, some review claims the note 3 has better battery which is not the case for me
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LG G Pro 2 is way bettter than Note 3 in terms of storage space, camera resolution and internet loading speed.
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LG G Pro 2 is way bettter than Note 3 in terms of storage space, camera resolution and internet loading speed.
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also the knock-code and double tap to lock on stock is a plus!
Samsung and their knox makes some people think twice before rooting their phone..
if you are not into sytlus then lg g pro 2 is so much better than Note 3. It has fantastic camera and video with OIS. Build quality is great, no screen gaps near the bezel for dust to accumulate like the Note 3, no wobbly home button which is a perennial problem with samsung phones. The size is just a little bigger than Note 3 but cleanner with no volume buttons or power button at the sides. The back is a bit slippery compared to Note 3 but is really finger-print FREE, and the battery is really great
I have both (and a HTC One Max and a Sony Z Ultra). In terms of built quality, GP2 is definitely better than the N3 (indeed, OneMax > ZUltra > GP2 > N3). Only strength for N3 is the stylus with air gesture, etc. Other than that, it is at the bottom of my favorite list.
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I have both (and a HTC One Max and a Sony Z Ultra). In terms of built quality, GP2 is definitely better than the N3 (indeed, OneMax > ZUltra > GP2 > N3). Only strength for N3 is the stylus with air gesture, etc. Other than that, it is at the bottom of my favorite list.
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Which one is your favorite?
I'm deciding between One Max & GP2
also how's the gps on GP2 compared to others? is it as bad as LG G2 and needs a hardware hack?
Can't comment on G2 as I don't have one. The GPS of both One Max and GP2 are very competent, no lack and lock fast.
The build quality of One Max is way better than GP2 but is slightly bigger, thicker and heavier. The sound is much better too. GP2 is more "pocketable" so they are a tie to me.
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would would guys suggest..i have a choice but i can decide...ive read ALOT about flex 2 lag issue..is it that extreme..??
I had the lg g 3 and now have the flex 2, with the 5.1 update works great, but performance are similar on g3 and g flex 2, maybe (almost for me) the display is better on G3, the p-oled displays are not for everyone.
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I had the lg g 3 and now have the flex 2, with the 5.1 update works great, but performance are similar on g3 and g flex 2, maybe (almost for me) the display is better on G3, the p-oled displays are not for everyone.
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which one is it better to carry around and handle?
They are very similar on all . the g3 is a Little bit smaller. The curve in the flex for me are excellent to carry on jeans but like the g3 only if you dont use a tight one. To handle its ok if you consider a 5.5" phone its more like a phablet
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i have had everything from the G2, flex 1, G3, and now i have the G4 and the FLex 2, i love them both but the Flex 2 is a powerhouse, i would def go for the FLex 2 instead of the G3
I'm planning also to sell my G3 and replace it with G Flex 2, is it worth it?
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I'm planning also to sell my G3 and replace it with G Flex 2, is it worth it?
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Flex is fast, good camera - same as the g3 maybe a bit better- and running 5.1.
On the other hand, G3 has bigger resolution, more ram and has many custom roms. At this point, with bootloader locked I would keep G3 (just for the custom roms, everything else is -for me- better on g flex). So.. Think about what you need in your phone and that is it
If you got a g3 your not missing nothing worth upgrading. Save it until something really good comes out. But for the g flex 2 price you really can't beat it.
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If you got a g3 your not missing nothing worth upgrading. Save it until something really good comes out. But for the g flex 2 price you really can't beat it.
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i got one for 153 but im going back to g3..i miss custom aosp..
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I'm planning also to sell my G3 and replace it with G Flex 2, is it worth it?
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Don't g flex 2 screen has issuses
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Don't g flex 2 screen has issuses
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what kind of screen issues? never heard of that i think.
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what kind of screen issues? never heard of that i think.
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Sceen not coming back on and the status bar only showing a rainbow google it happen 3 times to me
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Sceen not coming back on and the status bar only showing a rainbow google it happen 3 times to me
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This is not a common issue at all. Must be something with YOUR phone. It never happened to me nor I've ever heard about this particular issue.
There are some complaints about Flex 2 screen here on xda, but none like yours.
The only thing I don't like on my Flex 2 is the locked bootloader, therefore lack of development.
The 5.1.1 update solved the lag issues as I expected, battery life is adequate, to me, the screen looks gorgeous...
I, personally, don't have any complaints.
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This is not a common issue at all. Must be something with YOUR phone. It never happened to me nor I've ever heard about this particular issue.
There are some complaints about Flex 2 screen here on xda, but none like yours.
The only thing I don't like on my Flex 2 is the locked bootloader, therefore lack of development.
The 5.1.1 update solved the lag issues as I expected, battery life is adequate, to me, the screen looks gorgeous...
I, personally, don't have any complaints.
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I read a few thread that says the poled display have a grainy display and something about colours tending to go yellowish or something when dimmed or over long usage period.
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I read a few thread that says the poled display have a grainy display and something about colours tending to go yellowish or something when dimmed or over long usage period.
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I don't know about"grainy" but the yellowish stuff you're talking about is the infamous burn in. It didn't happen to me on Flex2, but I've got bad case on my Note 2. But I'm using that one for Google Navigation constantly for years.. I noticed it first time after a couple of months.
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Don't g flex 2 screen has issuses
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There is a very big difference in performance between lg gflex 2 and lg g3
The thread is like comparing oneplus 1 with oneplus 2.
i just sold my g3 and got a 3gb ram / 32 gb rom G flex 2. this phone is amazing to handle . i think banana phones are the future . the screen is very bad compared to the QHD on the g 3 but in a couple of days u wont notice it anymore . phone gets very hot , even with copper shim put in .
its a more interesting phone , it turns heads everywhere .
if u can get it at a good price , go for flex 2
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i just sold my g3 and got a 3gb ram / 32 gb rom G flex 2. this phone is amazing to handle . i think banana phones are the future . the screen is very bad compared to the QHD on the g 3 but in a couple of days u wont notice it anymore . phone gets very hot , even with copper shim put in .
its a more interesting phone , it turns heads everywhere .
if u can get it at a good price , go for flex 2
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I totally agree with you! Qhd screen is indeed in general nicer and better to the eye but
If you want to play qhd content it needs cpu >=sd 805/810 .....though qhd content or 4k is not very frequent.
Youtube in qhd resolution on the other hand is playable even with snapdragon 800.
i never had performance issues on the g3 ( i had the 3 gb ram var with cloudy rom on it ) . played youtube at 1440p without problems . looked spectacular with some kcal adjustments .
the curved screen is more imersive and can be "fixed" using the vivid setting ( makes it more fake , more staturated , more shiny )
Here in the UK the price of the G Flex 2 has been cut to £290. 1080p screen, Snapdragon 810, good camera, sounds like a bargain to me. It's the same price as some decent mid range phones!
I have read some reviews and overheating seems to be a problem. Now that 5.1.1 has been released I'd like some updated opinions on whether this is a good deal or not.
Any suggestions welcome
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Here in the UK the price of the G Flex 2 has been cut to £290. 1080p screen, Snapdragon 810, good camera, sounds like a bargain to me. It's the same price as some decent mid range phones!
I have read some reviews and overheating seems to be a problem. Now that 5.1.1 has been released I'd like some updated opinions on whether this is a good deal or not.
Any suggestions welcome
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Price is decent!! it is a flagship phone with midrange price. If you dont want to spent 100-150 more for something better ,buy it
I'd say get it, as an everyday phone its bloody brilliant! The benchmarks are some of the best out there, it does get a little warm with 3d game's but most modern phones do I had a Z1 and its no worse than that, the phone itself its quite tough I've dropped it loads of times and no major damage other than a few scratches, the phone bends so I'd imagine the screen is almost unbreakable. The speakers are fairly standard. Don't expect any custom ROMs tho' as the bootloader is locked and at the moment there is no sign of it being unlocked
what model number is that ? 16 gb or 32 gb version ?
Ryandos said:
Here in the UK the price of the G Flex 2 has been cut to £290. 1080p screen, Snapdragon 810, good camera, sounds like a bargain to me. It's the same price as some decent mid range phones!
I have read some reviews and overheating seems to be a problem. Now that 5.1.1 has been released I'd like some updated opinions on whether this is a good deal or not.
Any suggestions welcome
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no lags after 5.1 update. Go for it
Ryandos said:
Here in the UK the price of the G Flex 2 has been cut to £290. 1080p screen, Snapdragon 810, good camera, sounds like a bargain to me. It's the same price as some decent mid range phones!
I have read some reviews and overheating seems to be a problem. Now that 5.1.1 has been released I'd like some updated opinions on whether this is a good deal or not.
Any suggestions welcome
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I have to say that I'm tempted by the G Flex 2 also. Has anyone came from the G2 and can give me a comparison? :victory:
Thanks in advance.
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I have to say that I'm tempted by the G Flex 2 also. Has anyone came from the G2 and can give me a comparison? :victory:
Thanks in advance.
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I´ve had the G2, then G Flex1, then G3 and then G Flex2.
None of the ones before it are as smooth and fast as the G Flex2.
Of course you cant expect the battery life to be as the one on G2 with the QS800 processor, best battery life there is.
But it all makes up with performance and smoothness. although the down point is no custom roms or custom recovery yet...
Thanks for the reply Alex :highfive:
For me, I think I prefer battery life over speed and smoothness. I can't work out why the battery is worse on the Flex 2 than it is on the G2. I know the SD810 isn't as efficient but the OLED screen should more than make up for it.
Hi guys,
I need a new phone and deciding between the GF2 and the 1+X is incredibly hard. I got an invite, but I'm not sure I should go for it. I need to know soon since I have until tomorrow to decide as the deal on NewEgg for the GF2 ends tomorrow. I love the specs, but do you guys see this device getting support in the future from devs? TWRP would be great.
The model in question is the H950. I was going to flash it to an H950PR though. Thanks.
Oneplus will have more support, LG G Flex 2 bootloader is still locked which makes it almost impossible to make roms/kernels. I went with flex 2 and i like it, snapdragon 810 is beast compared to 801. And i heard the 801 in Oneplus underpreforms in games, but i guess it will be fixed with updates. LG G Flex 2 weakest point in my opinion is screen. In theory it's very good, perfect blacks due to Plastic OLED, nice intensive colors, a little bit too high brightness. But practically a lot of people has some color tints on screen, brightness difference on screen and ,the worst in my opinion, grain, which occur mostly on greyish colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9pYswQitiU
Some are better, some are worse. I think of sending my phone to LG for display replace, because i have some grainess and little blue tints on left side of my screen.
Thanks for the input. That's what I was thinking, but my worry is after Marshmellow LG is going to leave this device in the dust. Besides that, I'm leaning toward in every way. I love what OnePlus did with the X though so I'm kinda on a fence. In all honesty, a SD 400 is still plenty fast in my eyes which is why I'm a little skeptic. Does the overhearing issue still exist, and do you see this device ever getting an unlocked boot loader? When it does, can we expect ROMs such as CM 13? I just don't know what to do
I think it will get unlocked in future, and people will start to make roms, mods and kernels for Flex 2. It is still most powerful LG device to date, and it has power for atleast few more years, because they didn't go with QHD display like in LG G4 or G3 for example, which is stupid move for me, 1080p denisty on 5.5' Flex 2 is more than necessary, iphone 6s has "only" 326 pixel per inch, but screen is still sharp and less pixels makes its performance one of the best in smartphones. And, LG G4 is "only" SD808 + QHD while Flex 2 is SD810 + FHD. Flex 2 does not overheat in my opinion. It gets pretty warm, and system slows down hardware a little, but the device isn't too hot and performance is still top shelf. I have little blue tint on my screen and some grainess, i'm going to send it back to LG for replace, will see if things get better or worse
//Edit: And wow, this phone is super handy and comfortable. I was worried, because my previous LG Optimus G was 4.7', i tried to use my friend's 5,5' lenovo and i was sceptical about big displays. But the curve and design makes huge difference for Flex I don't know really why LG acts like they forgot about Flex 2. It is one of the best phones i had and it is pretty cheap if we look at other flagships. I guess they moved on to LG G4 is POLED, which is great, but there is a lot problems with grain, tints, etc.
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I think it will get unlocked in future, and people will start to make roms, mods and kernels for Flex 2. It is still most powerful LG device to date, and it has power for atleast few more years, because they didn't go with QHD display like in LG G4 or G3 for example, which is stupid move for me, 1080p denisty on 5.5' Flex 2 is more than necessary, iphone 6s has "only" 326 pixel per inch, but screen is still sharp and less pixels makes its performance one of the best in smartphones. And, LG G4 is "only" SD808 + QHD while Flex 2 is SD810 + FHD. Flex 2 does not overheat in my opinion. It gets pretty warm, and system slows down hardware a little, but the device isn't too hot and performance is still top shelf. I have little blue tint on my screen and some grainess, i'm going to send it back to LG for replace, will see if things get better or worse
//Edit: And wow, this phone is super handy and comfortable. I was worried, because my previous LG Optimus G was 4.7', i tried to use my friend's 5,5' lenovo and i was sceptical about big displays. But the curve and design makes huge difference for Flex I don't know really why LG acts like they forgot about Flex 2. It is one of the best phones i had and it is pretty cheap if we look at other flagships. I guess they moved on to LG G4 is POLED, which is great, but there is a lot problems with grain, tints, etc.
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Totally agree with you. 2k or above resolution is superfluous on 5.5" or smaller screen as we can hardly see the differences with naked eyes and it just weakens the performance and battery of the phone.