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Hey all. Just started this thread for all the uk people to congregate Getting ever closer to the release date.
Unfortunately I've only just got a G2 on contract a couple of months ago. So unless the G3 is competitively priced I will be staying with my G2. I'm very happy with it I just get jealous and want the newest when I see there's an upgrade ha ha.
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ephumuris said:
Unfortunately I've only just got a G2 on contract a couple of months ago. So unless the G3 is competitively priced I will be staying with my G2. I'm very happy with it I just get jealous and want the newest when I see there's an upgrade ha ha.
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My contract ended a couple of months ago and nearly got the m8 but heard to many good things about the g3. What do you reckon to your g2? My last few phones have been HTC so looking forward to trying something different.
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ephumuris said:
Unfortunately I've only just got a G2 on contract a couple of months ago. So unless the G3 is competitively priced I will be staying with my G2. I'm very happy with it I just get jealous and want the newest when I see there's an upgrade ha ha.
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I am in a similar situation. I'm still using my Nexus 4 (great device) but looking to upgrade once it's nearing 2 years old. The price is a huge factor in what device I'll upgrade to. I'm sold if it's <£350 but my hopes aren't that high to be honest.
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My contract ended a couple of months ago and nearly got the m8 but heard to many good things about the g3. What do you reckon to your g2? My last few phones have been HTC so looking forward to trying something different.
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I have the M8 and I am going to get either the G3 or the OnePlus ONE. The M8 is a good phone but it hasn't really wowed me. I prefer the design of the original HTC One, I would rather have 32GB internal instead of 16GB+MicroSD, the camera isn't particularly good and the build quality has been a bit dodgy. It picks up small scratches and nicks really easily. Whilst HTC Sense is one of the nicer UI's the new LG Optimus UI is looks great based on the leaks. The only real positive I can say about the M8 was the battery life which was solid.
hoping for SD 805 (slim chance)
but minimum must be waterproof, have an SD card, good camera and a 3000mah battery....
due my upgrade today from my s3 but still not 100% on the LG g3 till the launch announcement.
p70shooter said:
My contract ended a couple of months ago and nearly got the m8 but heard to many good things about the g3. What do you reckon to your g2? My last few phones have been HTC so looking forward to trying something different.
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I'll stick with LG from now just because of the battery on the G2. I've had a LOT of android devices in the past few years and never seen one like it that just keeps going and going. I double the screen on time i got out of my N4.
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I have the M8 and I am going to get either the G3 or the OnePlus ONE. The M8 is a good phone but it hasn't really wowed me. I prefer the design of the original HTC One, I would rather have 32GB internal instead of 16GB+MicroSD, the camera isn't particularly good and the build quality has been a bit dodgy. It picks up small scratches and nicks really easily. Whilst HTC Sense is one of the nicer UI's the new LG Optimus UI is looks great based on the leaks. The only real positive I can say about the M8 was the battery life which was solid.
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What do you reckon to the size of the m8? My biggest concern about the g3 is size at the mo. Will have to hold it in my hand and see. It looks about the same size as the m8 but wider, that's why I ask.
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I'll stick with LG from now just because of the battery on the G2. I've had a LOT of android devices in the past few years and never seen one like it that just keeps going and going. I double the screen on time i got out of my N4.
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Hopefully the g3 will be the same then. Only 3 days now
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I just don't know what to do at the moment. Still have my Galaxy S3 and love it but been thinking of upgrading and passing it on to my wife.
Been looking at pre owned handsets on eBay like the HTC One M7 & LG G2, then started looking at the new HTC One M8 and now the LG G3 has caught my interest along with the OnePlus One. Only thing that's putting me off slightly is the SIZE!
Need to buy Sim free as don't want to be tied in to a contract. Will wait and see on expected price of the G3. Does look nice with the metal body.... :good:
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What do you reckon to the size of the m8? My biggest concern about the g3 is size at the mo. Will have to hold it in my hand and see. It looks about the same size as the m8 but wider, that's why I ask.
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The M8 size isn't too bad to be honest. So I assume the G3 will be fine for me.
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The M8 size isn't too bad to be honest. So I assume the G3 will be fine for me.
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Just seen a new pic comparing the two and it only looks a bit wider. Size should be ok for me as well i think. Only gotta wait till tomorrow Now for the full specs. It's been a long wait for me
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I do love my M8 but my new-phone-a-holic tendencies might have me looking at this, especially if the £450 SIM-free price I've seen bandied about it true...either that or get a OnePlus One when they're more readily available (or the next Nexus, etc...)
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I do love my M8 but my new-phone-a-holic tendencies might have me looking at this, especially if the £450 SIM-free price I've seen bandied about it true...either that or get a OnePlus One when they're more readily available (or the next Nexus, etc...)
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that £450 price is most likely for a 2GB/16GB version. I had an M8 for a week and returned it because I couldn't get over how big the phone was for the screen size.. just too much wasted space and the stereo speakers aren't worth the sacrifice to me.
According to rumors, the next Nexus, which is going to be called Silver, is slated for February. And the OnePlus probably won't be readily available for another month or two outside of China. Hopefully the G3 has an availability soon.
If I was to go back to Android I would most likely pick the G3 at the moment, but I am a bit suspect about its size.
any word on uk release date yet?
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any word on uk release date yet?
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It is coming to all major UK networks in early July.
July? Jeez ages away
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wtf july..... due an upgrade now and my existing phone is playing up oh well might not make the G3 afterall!
Might buy one from superb brands on eBay when they list it. Had lots of Korean phones from them before and they are flawless. Even work on 4g if your on three or EE
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Hello guys,
I am just wonding if G2 will have a price cut, now that the G3 is announced. Will this happen soon or when G3 is on the market next month?
I believe it will be a good deal to buy, since G3 is not so much of an upgrade
thanks
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Hello guys,
I am just wonding if G2 will have a price cut, now that the G3 is announced. Will this happen soon or when G3 is on the market next month?
I believe it will be a good deal to buy, since G3 is not so much of an upgrade
thanks
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After G4 is released you can buy it almost for free
pattixaris said:
Hello guys,
I am just wonding if G2 will have a price cut, now that the G3 is announced. Will this happen soon or when G3 is on the market next month?
I believe it will be a good deal to buy, since G3 is not so much of an upgrade
thanks
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It might get a price cut, though not that soon, I believe. The goal is to keep the G2's price very close to the G3 so that new customers opt for the newer, only slightly more expensive G3.
UK G2 has been "cheap" for some time. Genuine SIM free versions for well below £300 from several proper retailers (not the hideous grey market stuff). A lot of phone for the money.
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There is a red version of the G2 (16 GB) on mobileshop.eu for 351 euros.
The LG g3 is a lot more expensive here in Denmark than the G2 is. There's a difference of almost 300-350 dollars.
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I'm thinking of buying a brand new LG G2 32GB from China for £205 (£250 if it gets Tax), I was wondering as long as the model is D802 it will work in the UK fine is that correct?
Also has anyone here purchased the phone from China and have you had any issues be it with LTE/4G. From what I understand as long as its the D802 International version it will work fine in the UK.
Me here
Geordie Affy said:
I'm thinking of buying a brand new LG G2 32GB from China for £205 (£250 if it gets Tax), I was wondering as long as the model is D802 it will work in the UK fine is that correct?
Also has anyone here purchased the phone from China and have you had any issues be it with LTE/4G. From what I understand as long as its the D802 International version it will work fine in the UK.
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I bought two G2s of 32 Gb from a site that was bringing products from China (valuebasket.com) Everything works great. Even the 4G. If the seller is serious go for it. D802 is working everywhere there's SIM and not CDMA possible.
I think I'm going to purchase this as soon as the Nexus 6 gets revealed, I can't see the Nexus 6 matching this in specs, battery and most importantly cost.
I've been reading these forums and I've decided when I get one I will install the G3 ROM and then the LG G2 will be perrect.
Cheers @BigBadSheep
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Thinking about going this route myself. Does anyone know what the warranty from LG might be since this is most likely not a supported seller?
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masteroc said:
Thinking about going this route myself. Does anyone know what the warranty from LG might be since this is most likely not a supported seller?
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Lg won't support this as it is grey market product
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I didn't even think about warrenty. [emoji53]
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Ah forget it, if I buy a used G2 it will cost more than a new G2 from China.
Also a used G2 on ebay from a UK seller will probs have no warrenty either or have very little left on it. So really thinking about it, the warrenty aspect is irrelevent for me.
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Damn. You british people are having hard times. Here in Denmark I bought a 3 months old G2 32GB for 190 pounds, looking brand new with warranty, all the original accessories etc.
Buy one from here lol
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natalya said:
Damn. You british people are having hard times. Here in Denmark I bought a 3 months old G2 32GB for 190 pounds, looking brand new with warranty, all the original accessories etc.
Buy one from here lol
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Yeah typical British prices ... the Goverment here shaft the people from every direction. You work hard to earn money (no worries the goverment will tax that), you going on holiday (no worries the goverment will tax that), your buying a LG G2 (no worries the goverment will tax that lol), you've inheritted money (no worries the goverment will tax that), you buying petrol (no worries the goverment will tax that - I think you get the picture hahaha.
Anyways back on topic - Cheapest 2nd hand I have seen sold for was for about £230 no warrenty and was in good but not perfect condition. Better off just buying Brand new from China and potentially £20 cheaper or worse case £20 expensiver. Worth it if ya ask me haha.
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Have a look on DigitalRev. They provide their own 1yr warranty and although I haven't needed to use it yet, the reviews elsewhere suggest they are pretty good when it comes to issues.
I just took delivery of a white 32gb model for £285 from them and am pleased with it so far. No import taxes or anything were applied...
UKSensationOwner said:
Have a look on DigitalRev. They provide their own 1yr warranty and although I haven't needed to use it yet, the reviews elsewhere suggest they are pretty good when it comes to issues.
I just took delivery of a white 32gb model for £285 from them and am pleased with it so far. No import taxes or anything were applied...
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I think I've found a good seller in China on ebay tbh, I'm going to order a HTC One M7 32GB for £208 (free del) for my brother from the same place so will see how good he is haha.
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U can buy a new g2 with waranty i sweden for £250 now.. Can't u order one from here?
REiced said:
U can buy a new g2 with waranty i sweden for £250 now.. Can't u order one from here?
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mmmmm send me a link please to the website?
I'm mainly thinking about cost tbh but yeah I could order from Sweden. The China deal is very good ... feel like just taking the risk with warrenty haha.
The G6 goes on pre-order in India, starting Monday. http://www.lg.com/in/lgg6
While this one comes with 64GB onboard storage, there is no mention of the Quad DAC. However, couple of local news sources do refer to the Quad DAC.
Does anyone know for sure if the G6 sold in India comes with the Quad DAC or not?
I have the LG V20. Thinking of selling it off and upgrading to the G6. Will come as a rude shock to find out later that the DAC is missing from the G6!
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The G6 goes on pre-order in India, starting Monday. http://www.lg.com/in/lgg6
While this one comes with 64GB onboard storage, there is no mention of the Quad DAC. However, couple of local news sources do refer to the Quad DAC.
Does anyone know for sure if the G6 sold in India comes with the Quad DAC or not?
I have the LG V20. Thinking of selling it off and upgrading to the G6. Will come as a rude shock to find out later that the DAC is missing from the G6!
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I'm trying to figure the same. Apparent the Hi-Fi recording that they have mentioned should also include Quad DAC. But you never know... It's sad to see wireless charging and DAC missing.
Seems the Indian version comes with the Quad DAC and 64GB onboard memory. Not bad!
http://www.amazon.in/forum/-/Tx1WEOWKYBDRZHN/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza?asin=B071XSN6T4
Bought one, Ice platinum version...don't want any fingerprints on this baby.
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Bought one, Ice platinum version...don't want any fingerprints on this baby.
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Congrats! I was waiting for the exchange offer, so that I could upgrade from the LG V20. That offer went online today, but the max discount is only Rs 7k. In contrast, when the V20 launched in India in December 2016, I got Rs 17.5k off when I exchanged it for my old Note 4.
Guess I will be holding on to the V20 till the G6 pricing hits the 35k mark, which is what happens with LG flagship phones 5-6 months after release.
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Congrats! I was waiting for the exchange offer, so that I could upgrade from the LG V20. That offer went online today, but the max discount is only Rs 7k. In contrast, when the V20 launched in India in December 2016, I got Rs 17.5k off when I exchanged it for my old Note 4.
Guess I will be holding on to the V20 till the G6 pricing hits the 35k mark, which is what happens with LG flagship phones 5-6 months after release.
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You could get up to Rs. 23k on cashify.in for your V20 now or you could wait till V30 releases later this year with Snapdragon 835.
I was disappointed with the bootloop on my V10. Checked in the LG service center, they told me it would cost Rs. 16k for motherboard replacement with warranty of only 3 months. I'll probably replace it on my own with an aftermarket motherboard from aliexpress.
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It is funny how they named it "FullVision" in India
run4jit said:
Bought one, Ice platinum version...don't want any fingerprints on this baby.
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Does the side of the box list the model number and what bands are supported by the Indian version? If so, could you list them? Thanks!
Adrift98 said:
Does the side of the box list the model number and what bands are supported by the Indian version? If so, could you list them? Thanks!
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It will be delivered to me tomorrow. The model number LGH870DS is already listed here.
Supported bands are listed here.
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It will be delivered to me tomorrow. The model number LGH870DS is already listed here.
Supported bands are listed here.
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Ok, that confirms some of my thoughts. Basically this is the Russian/Ukrainian/Hong Kong model. Thanks.
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You could get up to Rs. 23k on cashify.in for your V20 now or you could wait till V30 releases later this year with Snapdragon 835.
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Thanks a ton for the tip! Just sold my S7 Edge on it for 28.5k (which is impressive, since the nearby mobile shops were quoting 23-25k).
And, after agonizing over it for couple of days, I decided to buy the S8+ instead of the G6 -- it also supports 32-bit audio and DSD format. Will sell the LG V20 as soon as I get delivery.
My big disappointment with LG is lack of support, even for their flagship phones. I paid 55k for the V20, and I don't think it is too much to expect at least monthly security patches. The last update I got for the phone was early Jan. Nothing after that.
But yes, will certainly wait for the LG V30... unless the Note 8 is so great, that it leaves me too broke to even think of buying the V30!
EDIT: Here's a good discussion on the DAC in the G6, along with how it compares to the V20 DAC -- https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/lg-g6-sound-quality.833180/
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Thanks a ton for the tip! Just sold my S7 Edge on it for 28.5k (which is impressive, since the nearby mobile shops were quoting 23-25k).
And, after agonizing over it for couple of days, I decided to buy the S8+ instead of the G6 -- it also supports 32-bit audio and DSD format. Will sell the LG V20 as soon as I get delivery.
My big disappointment with LG is lack of support, even for their flagship phones. I paid 55k for the V20, and I don't think it is too much to expect at least monthly security patches. The last update I got for the phone was early Jan. Nothing after that.
But yes, will certainly wait for the LG V30... unless the Note 8 is so great, that it leaves me too broke to even think of buying the V30!
EDIT: Here's a good discussion on the DAC in the G6, along with how it compares to the V20 DAC -- https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/lg-g6-sound-quality.833180/
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Awesome! :good:
Hello guys, I am overall happy with my G3, but I want a newer phone. I read som good reviews about this phone.
I also read about some customers that had issue with Your device is corrupt etc. <-- What is this all about and is there a fix for this?
I will root and put custom rom on this phone. My Lg g3 has gotten a little bit hot sometimes when working hard or charging wireless. How is this phone, anny heat issues?
Is there any other issues I should read about before I buy?
Thanks,
regards Morten
I upgraded from lg g3 to g6 and love it!
Unlocking boitloader and rooting was easy.
Sooo much better than g3.
Matt.
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Hey, I see you're Norwegian, so you're probably going to buy the h870 model. Just keep in mind that only the h870, us997 and h872 models can be bootloader unlockable.
i dont know if you gonna update your G3 for G6 because your are on the budget, but if you dont have limitations is rather better buying V35 or V30S (even V30), the reason is: more features, OLED display and so on...
G6 is good dont get me wrong, i have it and love it, but if i know today, i rather put more 150 and go by V30 just because the camera and hifi DAC, is a major updates from G6 to V30.
Trust me, when you go for V series you never want to go back to G series, since V is more complete, have a lot of better features for people who like to have them is a must go and i am sure you will enjoy it more.
If on a budget...go for G6....huge improvement over G3.
If not on a budget then don't buy V30 or V35...wait for V40.
Matt.
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matthew33 said:
If on a budget...go for G6....huge improvement over G3.
If not on a budget then don't buy V30 or V35...wait for V40.
Matt.
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Even thinking this way, remember LG phones price drop so quickly so, when V40 came out V30 will be under 450 if not under 400, and this is some value for money phone, not like V40 because that will be at 799/699 at the launch and people dont need to wait for a little improvement phone and overpay for a minimum upgraded phone.
Here is easy, if they like G6 and can grab it for good money then is a go, if the difference between G6 and V30 is little then go for V30.
V40 is at least a month or two away, for what? a bump from SD835 to SD845, little better display, little better camera?! At the time they release them isnt worth that much money.
I think people buy LG phones because price is good, and of course is on a budget side...if people arent on the budget and have money to spend is easy to see what they gonna buy: shamesh*t, crapple or one of the more advanced phones out (NEX S, Find X)...but that is people who like to overpay for something who dont have the value they are paying for.
* im not saying bad or good from anything, is just my opinion and my thoughts.
Hello guys, thanks for all your answears. yes I am on budget. I can afford to buy new flagship, but I think its waste of money. And new phones doesnt have much android development support either. Lg G6 is cheap on used marked, and I have been happy with my G3 for the years I have had it.
I have also been looking on Xiaomi mi mix 2 that has 6 gb ram compared to 4 gb ram same price used. Seems like a decent phone also. But its missing wireless charging.
My G3 never had good Wireless charging. There was allot of heat made when charging, so If I used it at the same time it would crash/get to hot sometimes. So I stopped using it. Is it still the same with G6? If it is, I do not care to much about wireless charging.
Yes I am from Norway. Is H870 the norweigan model or european model? For me it is a must to open bootloader.
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Hello guys, thanks for all your answears. yes I am on budget. I can afford to buy new flagship, but I think its waste of money. And new phones doesnt have much android development support either. Lg G6 is cheap on used marked, and I have been happy with my G3 for the years I have had it.
I have also been looking on Xiaomi mi mix 2 that has 6 gb ram compared to 4 gb ram same price used. Seems like a decent phone also. But its missing wireless charging.
My G3 never had good Wireless charging. There was allot of heat made when charging, so If I used it at the same time it would crash/get to hot sometimes. So I stopped using it. Is it still the same with G6? If it is, I do not care to much about wireless charging.
Yes I am from Norway. Is H870 the norweigan model or european model? For me it is a must to open bootloader.
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WAIT! European LG G6 didnt have wireless charging, if you want wireless charging you need to buy a US variant, thats only one who have it so...be cautious when buying something you didnt know about.
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WAIT! European LG G6 didnt have wireless charging, if you want wireless charging you need to buy a US variant, thats only one who have it so...be cautious when buying something you didnt know about.
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Oki , thanks for sharing. I did not know that.
sun_is_shinning said:
Even thinking this way, remember LG phones price drop so quickly so, when V40 came out V30 will be under 450 if not under 400, and this is some value for money phone, not like V40 because that will be at 799/699 at the launch and people dont need to wait for a little improvement phone and overpay for a minimum upgraded phone.
Here is easy, if they like G6 and can grab it for good money then is a go, if the difference between G6 and V30 is little then go for V30.
V40 is at least a month or two away, for what? a bump from SD835 to SD845, little better display, little better camera?! At the time they release them isnt worth that much money.
I think people buy LG phones because price is good, and of course is on a budget side...if people arent on the budget and have money to spend is easy to see what they gonna buy: shamesh*t, crapple or one of the more advanced phones out (NEX S, Find X)...but that is people who like to overpay for something who dont have the value they are paying for.
* im not saying bad or good from anything, is just my opinion and my thoughts.
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I sold my Samsung Galaxy S8+ a year ago to get the G6....and love it!!
Matt.
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