by "mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin)
Published 03/14/2017 at 22:19
by "mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin)
Published 03/14/2017 at 22:19
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STARS: 2
My phone is shitting the bed. I need a new one. Options:
Honor 5x. $170 cash, root and rom.
Honor 6x. $250 cash. Stuck with EMUI for now.
iPhone 7. Buy one get one free. Of course its being replaced with the 8 in six months. And I hate apple, so there’s that.
LG V20. 50% off. $13/mo. This is EXTREMELY tempting.
Samsung Galaxy. Also buy one get one free; however, new galaxies’ to be revealed/released in two weeks.
Right now I’m leaning towards the LG. I’ve been on Windows Phone since 2012, but I’ve officially given up on it. It was a great platform at one point, but now is shit. Wife has a iPhone 6 and has had tons of software issues (data transfer to windows server and battery issues) an she went through three 5's in two years. I’m leaning towards android for that reason. The question is whether the LG is good enough, or should I wait for the samsungs?
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
03/14/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 1
I have heard good things about the V20 however LGs quality control as of late can be a bit lacking. Both the G4 and G5 had some issues and my G4 succumbed to a hardware failure last fall.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/14/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 1
why not a Sony? I’ve had a xperia Z3 for 3 years now. ever a trooper. battery still holds a 2 day charge, awesome camera, water proof, and expandable memory.
"facw" (facw)
03/14/2017 at 22:31, STARS: 0
I’m not really a big fan of my S7 to be honest. I can’t really compare/contrast with the other devices though.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/14/2017 at 22:34, STARS: 0
Ooooh good question! The Honor 5X, the Moto X Pure, and the Honor 8 were all at the top of my list.
Ultimately, I just bought a Nextbit Robin for $130 new. It’s basically a Nexus 5X in a funky frame with cloud storage.
The Honor 8 has to be my current favourite design though.
One thing though, if you’re on a CDMA network (Sprint, VZW) steer clear of most Chinese phones. They usually won’t have the radios for CDMA.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/14/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 2
I recomend trying out a bunch, memory foam is nice but it gets hot. I like hybrids myself. In the future probably see what you can do about training your phone not to shit the bed and you could avoid this whole mess
"Danger" (dangerray)
03/14/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 2
S7 is great. Amazing camera.
Note 7 was better, but...
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/14/2017 at 22:40, STARS: 1
My LG G5 has been nothing but a pain in the ass. So I would never recommend an LG to anybody.
"horizonsofkhaos" (horizonsofkhaos)
03/14/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 1
Yeah if LG has righted the ship a bit it may be worth entertaining. My sister in law’s V10 just had the notorious bootlooping failure. I fear my G4 may be shortlived now as it’s performance is dropping off and battery life seems to be way down. Hoping if I just clean it off again and take care of it that it will hold up for a little while longer until I can afford something newer.
"CB" (jrcb)
03/14/2017 at 22:47, STARS: 1
I’ll chime in on the “S7 isn’t great” camp. It’s a phone, it does well enough, but for the price, it’s a little underwhelming. Plus my battery life is kind of crap.
"CB" (jrcb)
03/14/2017 at 22:48, STARS: 2
I’ve heard good things about the OnePlus 3T.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
03/14/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 1
I’ve heard lots of good things about the Moto Z Play. The 625 in it is amazing, plenty fast for daily use and a CRAZY battery life.
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
03/14/2017 at 22:54, STARS: 1
Say what you will, but Apple fought the FBI over user privacy.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/14/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 0
I disliked my S7 so much I sold it for an older, cheaper Nexus 6P. lol
In all honesty though, I kinda wish I hadn’t done that. The 6P had EVERYTHING I wanted in the software department, but lacked hard in the hardware. SIM slots that didn’t work, speakers that blew after playing my ringtone a couple times, awful cell reception...on and on.
For as much as I absolutely disliked the S7, it was as solid as a rock (a lot like an iPhone, really) and the waterproof party trick was pretty fun too.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/14/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 3
I do. I’m a total phone geek and normally swap phones every 4 months or so, but the v10, and v20 have kept me happy. If you use them, swappable batteries and an SD card slot are a godsend. I’ve got a 200 gb card in my phone that’s faster than the internal memory and I haven’t had to deal with my phone being stuck on a charger in years. Just swap batteries and bam, instant 100%. The camera is fantastic, most reviews are putting it at the top of the pack in that regard. But it’s video recording where it really stands out from the crowd. Software skin is minimal. Think of it as Google “plus”
"tromoly" (tromoly)
03/14/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 1
My Honor 5X has been rock solid since I bought it on Prime Day last year, I rooted it and installed Cyanogenmod right off the bat and it’s been great. Plenty of power, battery life is excellent, for the money I’d recommend it.
"hike" (hike15)
03/14/2017 at 23:17, STARS: 1
Even the Nexus 5X suffers from some of their quality control issues. I would never recommend someone get an LG phone.
"hike" (hike15)
03/14/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 0
Have you considered the Moto Z Play? Middling processor, but it’s a nice design, great software, and that incredible battery. I’ve always considered battery life 2nd most important feature next to software, since what good is a phone that only last half the day.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/14/2017 at 23:31, STARS: 0
I’m a total phone geek and normally swap phones every 4 months or so...
Gosh, I’m glad I’m not the only one who goes through phones every time the seasons change. In the past year alone I went from an iPhone 6 to a Nexus 5X, to a Galaxy S7, to a Nexus 6P, to a Droid Mini, and now I’ll have a Nextbit Robin (and possibly the Honor 8 too if the deal works out). And those are just my daily drivers. I also have a slew of “project phones” I rebuild for fun.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/14/2017 at 23:40, STARS: 0
Rebuild for fun huh... Remember the juke? I was thinking about picking one up for laughs, can’t believe I used that for half a year! And yeah, I’ve had a few of those. While I love them for laptops, I’ve stayed away from Apple in the smartphone realm. I would love a modernized version of a Droid 3. Full size smartphone with that fantastic giant keyboard and arrow pad. A man can dream...
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
03/14/2017 at 23:56, STARS: 0
OnePlus 3t. It simply can’t be beat for the money. It’s every bit as nice as any flagship I’ve handled for under $450.
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
03/14/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 1
BTW, I tried an Honor 8 and wanted to like it. EMUI is worse than you’ve read...I owned it less than a day before I gave up.
BTW, I’ve yet to go under 40% battery life in a day with the One+
"Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed" (cuneor)
03/15/2017 at 00:04, STARS: 3
Jump on that V20. It’s not everyday you can get a true flagship phone for half off, and the reviews are excellent. Plus, if you’re the kind of guy who hangs onto a phone for a while, you can pop a brand new battery in after a year or two to keep it fresh.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/15/2017 at 05:29, STARS: 0
i’m not a tech guru so Apple for ease of use maybe?
yes yes i see in your post you’re not a fan.
"Mel" (melanie66)
03/15/2017 at 07:53, STARS: 1
I have the V20. It’s my first LG and I’m loving it. Like you, I was a Windows Phone user. I still like the UI. But I got tired of waiting for the apps. Give the V20 a try, I think you’ll like it.
"RutRut" (RDR)
03/15/2017 at 08:02, STARS: 1
Have it and love it. It’s big but perfect for what I use it for, immediately switched to Nova launcher and have zero complaints overall about the phone now.
"Sovande" (sovande)
03/15/2017 at 08:04, STARS: 1
I have one and think it’s great. I have also had the G2, G4 and V10 and have never had any trouble with any of them. The V20 is by far the best of the bunch you are looking at. I keep my phones for a year and then swap them out, but this one may stick around longer than that depending on what LG brings to the table next.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
03/15/2017 at 08:48, STARS: 0
While I do recommend the Z Play as well, just bear in mind Motorola pledges that they won’t update it regularly. Granted it did just get Nougat.
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
03/15/2017 at 09:00, STARS: 3
I have had mine for about 2 months now. The camera is jaw-droppingly good. The high quality audio DAC is dope AF. Upgradable storage to 1TB and for my needs i have an unlocked international model for dual-SIM usage when I go to far off lands. I came from a Droid Turbo 2014 model, no real complaints with that one besides the verizon crap, hyper locked down bootloaders and complete inability to be used internationally.
"hike" (hike15)
03/15/2017 at 09:02, STARS: 0
Motorola isn’t too terrible with updates. If that’s the top priority, get a Nexus or Pixel. Amazingly, my Droid Turbo is still getting updates. Just recently got Marshmallow and a couple security patches.
"NerdRage" (nerdrage4life)
03/15/2017 at 09:17, STARS: 3
I have had the V20 since January hen Sprint offered them for %50 off, as well as a legacy customer $10/month credit. I ended up getting two units for $6.50/month each. My wife and I love them. The V20 is quite a large handset compared to our last HTC One M8s, and it takes a few weeks to get used to how wide it is. I would also recommend a case as the stock aluminum skin seems a little slick in hand. A simple single piece Spriggen case fixed that issue for me. But the phone will easily last a whole day of moderate use for me. It has the IR blaster which I use alot. The camera is great. The phone is quick and peppy. And there is alot of real estate to enjoy games and movies. But the on board speaker does suck major butt. So I would recommend decent headphones.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 09:19, STARS: 1
I’d vote V20, looks like it might be the last flagship with a replaceable battery.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 09:23, STARS: 0
It’s not revolutionary, but it’s a damn fine phone.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 09:23, STARS: 0
It’s not revolutionary, but it’s a damn fine phone.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 09:24, STARS: 1
Run Pokemon GO in the background and get back to me re: battery life.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 09:26, STARS: 0
This is the biggest upside, a flagship that has a replaceable battery.
"facw" (facw)
03/15/2017 at 09:26, STARS: 0
I like the wireless charging, waterproofing, and the always on display (especially since they changed it to show Android notifications rather than Samsung App notifications). And I guess it is a nice enough looking device. That said, it feels cheap and flimsy, isn’t great to hold, has a crappy speaker, poor battery life, and worst of all, apps are often inexplicably stuttery.
"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/15/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 5
V20 is the BEEEEESSSTTT
Been using it since early December. It’s amazing, the 2nd screen is beyond cool. I figured it would be a gimmick - it’s not, I use the shit out of it.
Best phone I’ve ever had. Charges fast, lasts all day, badass set of screens, quick phone in general. I’m 100% happy with my LG V20 and brag about it to everyone who will listen.
"Steelo27" (steelo27)
03/15/2017 at 11:46, STARS: 1
Your best choice out of those stated is the LG v20. I currently have the phone and M 85 to 90% please with it. It is the best phone on the market if you are an audiophile like me. There isn’t a phone on the market so I can beat it sound quality. Though I must say I would even more so recommend the lgv10. For very minor reasons I actually prefer the LG V10 over my v20 as I have had both. My v20 occasionally gets bogged down and lags to the extreme sometime and I cannot figure out why but by the time I’m done clearing its cashe and or being patient and just sitting it down for a minute or two it is back up to speed. I do not recall having any of those issues with my V10. The sound quality is identical and so is the functionality of the phone. I did not see much change except for the body when going from the V10 to the v20.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0
It has pretty great battery life though, at least for a flagship... and it feels very solid in hand, although I am paranoid when it’s outside its case because of the back glass. I have noticed some intermittent stuttering in some apps, but I haven’t used a phone that hasn’t had some at some point.
"facw" (facw)
03/15/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 0
Not really my experience with battery life, feels significantly worse than my old HTC One, which also is a much sturdier feeling device. Didn’t experience stutter there either, though in fairness to Samsung, I’m not sure I’ve noticed the issue since the Android 7 update, so maybe it is working better now.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
03/15/2017 at 12:05, STARS: 0
I also came from an HTC one M8, and the battery is definitely not worse, at least if you use similar brightness settings.
"facw" (facw)
03/15/2017 at 12:12, STARS: 0
Hmm, don’t know I’m coming from an M7 and feel like the S7 needs to be charged far more often, frequently struggling to make it through the day.
"Archer" (cyborg10)
03/15/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 1
I have been a loyal Samsung fan but if switching to the LG v20 because I too hate Apple. It is a great phone but I will still be switching back to Samsung once the next note is revealed. The phone itself is a good substitute until I found that I truly want comes out. Size isn’t really an issue because coming from the note they’re really the same size. As far as the sound in the speaker that is a slight fix around that if you remove the back panel if you remove the speaker plate that is covering it it will increase your speaker sound it’s a little extra work but 5 minutes worth of work for some extra sound may be worth it if that’s one of your main concerns.
"Trevor" (tgeng)
03/15/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
I’ve had the V20 since November. It starts out great, but after 2 months it slows down. The battery life suffers, the phone overheats, it freezes, and there are lots of errors. In fact since I started writing this review, the battery has gone from 86% to 79%, and it feels hot in my hand. Other than that, the phone is pretty good. Screen is ok. Not as good as Samsung’s AMOLED, but good. Performance is (usually) great. Speakers are loud, but there’s only one, and not in a great location. The second screen is by far the BEST feature. I like having two rear cameras. The screen size is perfect. The fingerprint sensor is ok. I’m not a fan of the location. The phone is very strong - I haven’t used a case and it doesn’t even have a scratch. I’d say more, but I don’t want to lose more battery power (I’m now at 74%). Also - the easiest fix for the battery issue is a restart, but I’m too impatient to wait for that.
"Mark Gunn Media Inc" (markgunnmediainc)
03/15/2017 at 13:45, STARS: 1
Highly recommend this device. I’ve had for about a month and I’m still learning about some of its features.
"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/15/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 0
I haven’t had any of those issues. I ordered mine on black friday so just about the same life span. I’m at 72% and I streamed pandora on the ride to work through my car stereo, I’ve played pokemon go at least 3 times today at work, I’ve played evil apples almost all day and been on facebook. I typically get home around 6 o clock with 50% ish battery left.
Sounds like you need some warranty service.
"Odiddywu" (odiddywu)
03/15/2017 at 14:37, STARS: 0
Lg will start going bad in about six months battery issues and software problems,safe youre money. I had the g3,g4,v10 they all ended the same way in the garbage.
"Tareim - V8 powered" (tareimgaml)
03/15/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 0
I would like one but they wont sell it over here :(
"Gerry197" (Gerry197)
03/15/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 1
My work phone is an Iphone 7 plus, but my personal phone is a LG V20, which replaced my old Samsung Note 3.
I LOVE my V20. Beautiful, fast, reliable, still comes with a replaceable battery and SD card slot. Though my battery life is amazing compared to what I have been use to.
I was originally a Samsung Note guy, but with issues with the Note 7 and my hatred of Apple’s elementary school OS, the LG V20 was my best bet. It was more expensive than any other phone in its class, including the Iphone 7 plus, but worth every penny.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
03/15/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 0
That’s why when I replaced my G2, I had my choice of the G3 through G5, I went with the G3. It’s a fantastic phone. And side-by-side I like the picture quality better when compared to the G4. The G5 was eliminated because it cost 3x what a G3 costs.
Then, my favorite part is, I can put a 6000 mah battery in it with a modified back, phone works for 2.5 to 3 days without charging, if I want. This is with what I would consider normal/medium use.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
03/15/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 1
My vote goes to the V20, simply because you can get a modified back for it and fit a 6000 mAh battery.
I’m still rocking my LG G3, which I can do the same thing with. My battery outlasts everyone else’s by a loooong shot. No carrying a charger or a swappable battery, just a thicker phone, no biggie for slim fit (not skinny) jeans.
Now thanks to you I know that at some point I can upgrade to a newer phone and still be able to rock a 6000 mAh battery.
"stangdriver44" (stangdriver44)
03/15/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
If you want a device you can push to it’s fullest potential, V20 FOR SURE!
I’ve been a Samsung user since the S2 and they were great devices with tons of modding/feature unlocking potential, but since I am a US device user those days are over since the S7 and up have locked bootloaders!
With that being said the v20 is your best choice and a solid device!
Just look for oZoP coming soon to xda development forums!
If you don’t know what oZoP is check the S6 international forums and you’ll see...
Good luck with your decision
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
03/15/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 0
The video of my G5's camera failure has 1,600 views on YouTube, if that says something. The fingerprint scanner doesn’t work now.
"mysterio2" (mysterio2)
03/15/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0
+1 this. Hopped on the same Sprint deal and am very pleased with the phone all around after 3 mos of use. Great screen, and the little second screen is much more functional and less gimmicky than I thought it would be. The speaker is about the only thing about it that isn’t that great.
"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/15/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 0
As a follow up, I’m at 41% now. Streamed music on the way home and continued using it all day.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/15/2017 at 21:02, STARS: 0
Mine just can’t stay cool. The battery gets hot when it charges, the screen get’s hot at anything above 5% backlight and ghosts the keyboard into the display. And once it’s hot, it slows the processor to a crawl in it’s desperate attempts to cool off, which it won’t unless you completely shut it down for at least 20 minutes. If I try to write a two sentence reply here with my phone, it literally takes me 15 minutes to write 10 words because I have to wait for a delay between typing, and the words stuttering into existence on screen.
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
03/15/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 0
That happens to me sometimes too. Is yours an early build?
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/15/2017 at 21:30, STARS: 0
Unknown. I got it in early July? VS-987T model.
"evanw68" (evanw68)
03/15/2017 at 22:18, STARS: 1
Do you have any sort of budget? I’m making a similar decision right now, and I’ve got the Huawei Mate 9 in my sights. Strong battery, unlocked, camera, and big ass screen
"ThePenguin" (ThatOtherGuy7)
03/15/2017 at 23:06, STARS: 0
Why not Pixel?
"boxrocket" (boxrocket)
03/16/2017 at 00:32, STARS: 0
Stick it out and wait for the Surface Phone and others coming soon. I have a 950XL, which succeeded my brief time with the Alcatel Fierce XL, which succeeded my beloved 1020 (longest-used phone I’ve yet had) that was sometimes substituted for my 1520 when I didn’t need the 1020's camera, which succeeded my lovely 925, which of course succeeded my 900. I still have every one, and they all still work, except for the shattered screen on the Hulk-green 1520.
Android is a frustrating mess, even on a Nexus/Pixel. Apple is basic and grossly outdated. Windows may fall short on apps, but it’s the most satisfying to use, and genuinely feels the most modern.
"Connqr" (connqr)
03/16/2017 at 00:32, STARS: 0
I have no idea about the V20, but I have the G4 and it’s great. I’ve never had a problem with it, or any of the other LG products i’ve owned. I’d say that it’s a pretty safe bet that it will be a good phone.
"Venkat" (murthy123)
03/16/2017 at 02:49, STARS: 0
Your option also tempts me to buy lg v20 due to its features. I also want to try new phones. I m sick of Samsung and iPhone, so I bought Moto Z Play. It’s wonderful too with big ass screen with amoled screen like Samsung. Next year, I m gonna buy lg v20 or HTC ultra if available in Canada. Both share similar features.
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
03/25/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 1
I went from an LG that was falling apart to a OnePlus 3. Because I wanted an awesome phone without paying a million dollars.
Loving it.
I find LG’s longevity to be suspect. I broke a G Pro 2 and ended up with a G3 replacement that didn’t last how it should’ve. My girlfriend broke her G3's screen a bunch of times.