Would you prefer an Optimus G over a Galaxy S III, if there was no marketing?

11. Mittal posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:51 9 1

THANK U PA for that thought
ive thought that out many times and wondered at the power of Marketing
I will prefer the optimisation on the S3 and i also like its UI. And the better update support from Sammy will seal the deal for me.
(but this choice here is a bit prejudiced as i have never held the G im my hands yet. That could change things)

16. Retro-touch posted on 10 Oct 2012, 05:23 0 0

I think the G will be a great device, I'll wait for the Nexus devices announcement before making a decision whether to buy an S3 US version or the latest Nexus devices. The S4 sources being available and updated (fully working custom ROMS) makes the S3 a great buy, no to mention I like Touchwiz. I'll go with the next Nexus if they have a better camera (8MP or better) and a S4 pro dual or quad with at least 16GB and 2GB of RAM, those were my main issues with the Galaxy Nexus

36. ZEUS.the.thunder.god posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:45 2 1

S3 for design and killer optimisation by Sammy

46. PhenomFaz posted on 10 Oct 2012, 11:35 2 0

totally agree! Its not only the hardware and spec sheet, almost every manufacturer will give you killer specs in their flagships, its actually about your experience with the phone which is largely governed by the software and UI. The UI of Sammy is great and Sammy has done a wonderful job in the optimizing its TouchWiz with Android not to forget adding more than a few great enhancements!

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17. TylerGrunter posted on 10 Oct 2012, 05:25 3 1

Sure, I voted the Samsung Galaxy SIII, but it's just about the bad name LG has with the software updates and the horrible UI.
Both get solved in a Nexus Device!

39. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 09:31 1 0

Well, the LG Nexus is coming.

45. doejon posted on 10 Oct 2012, 11:12 3 1

yeh and with only 8 gb storage lol

48. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 12:47 0 0

No, that's a prototype, you have to understand that. It'll have 16.

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50. thunder18 posted on 10 Oct 2012, 14:01 1 0

I sincerely hope the talk of 8 and 16GB of memory in a Nexus device with no microSD slot are disinformation. Without a memory card, that would be ludicrous.

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51. Berzerk000 posted on 10 Oct 2012, 14:17 0 0

Yeah, the device all of the leaks are based off of is a testing device. Not intended for consumer use, when the final product releases it'll most definitely have 16-32 GB storage, maybe an 8 GB option just for those that are price conscious.

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55. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 15:11 0 0

Yea, but it won't have a SD card storage though. That we already know.

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56. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 15:11 0 0

Won't have a SD :/

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63. remixfa posted on 10 Oct 2012, 22:39 0 0

as long as it has at least 16 gigs of internal, I'm fine with that. The vast majority of users will never fill that.

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67. moroninc posted on 11 Oct 2012, 05:06 0 0

As a nexus user 16GB is enough, extra storage is helpful but not a necessity.

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54. The_Innovation posted on 10 Oct 2012, 15:09 0 0

Add a Nexus to that Optimus and you'll be happy ;)

64. jroc74 posted on 10 Oct 2012, 22:48 0 0

The LG phone just looks better to me. Based on looks alone I would pick LG.

71. Hlorri posted on 11 Oct 2012, 18:41 0 0

Without marketing, we would all be using the Nokia 808 PureView. :)

Oh... I mean without marketing OR pundits. Or Stephen Elop.

24. Lawliet posted on 10 Oct 2012, 06:10 1 1

Sure, if that's what you think.

44. Jericho posted on 10 Oct 2012, 10:45 2 0

Yes,the optimus G can compete with the nature ux just go to youtube and watch phonearena's video review of LG Optimus 4X HD and check the mediaplex, quick memo etc and with optimus G now the optmius UI works in Landscape Too.

And Dude its personal preference Some like Nature UX Some Like Moto's New(and awesome,near to stock) UI. Some Like Xperia Ux, Some like Sense 4.0. So dude stop hatin.

61. someones4 posted on 10 Oct 2012, 19:17 0 0

Are you the bobfreking designing the concept phones? Anyway, i agree that s3 has a marginally better overall package.

43. Jericho posted on 10 Oct 2012, 10:37 0 3

Root it! Why wait? its easy.
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OR maybe you your too chicken to try something NEW(like rooting).

49. CanYouSeeTheLight posted on 10 Oct 2012, 14:00 1 0

Research it! Why not? It's easy.

Or maybe you are too du.mb too research before talking about stuff you don't know, my Optimus 2X is rooted and on CM7, we can't have ICS because we don't have drivers, it's that simple, we do have ICS but without HWA and with a faulty camera that can't record videos.

12. bayhuy posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:57 11 2

It was HTC, actually...

15. bayhuy posted on 10 Oct 2012, 04:42 1 3

Because it smashes everything...

34. joey_sfb posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:25 1 0

True for now. But in 8 month time when google release Android 5, key lime pie would you still wish that you have own a Samsung or a LG?

Read both LG and Samsung Facebook user postings to decide.

I have both LG and Samsung phones, now i only wish i have bought Samsung and something else...

LG Optimus 3D is struck at gingerbread, a 2010 Android OS for a late 2011 phone.

40. OpTiMuS_BlAcK posted on 10 Oct 2012, 09:46 1 0

I am more drawn to hardware features than software, ROMs can provide the software needs while getting the good hardware isn't as easy as rooting a phone.

62. joey_sfb posted on 10 Oct 2012, 20:33 0 0

Thanks for bringing it up. Check xda site on the number of rom available for LG phone vs Samsung phone. LG phone are not widely support by the community, why?
1) lower user base
2) Custom API such as real3D make it impossible to port optimus 3d to higher android version such as ics or jellybean without lg inputs.
3) Custom chipset make roms lose functionaility compare to original lg rom.

Problem lie on LG mentaility. They only want to sell new phone and don want to support them. They have always been like that pre android days. When customer report a bug they keep mute and quietly launch a new series of phone in a few months time. I been that customer before just seem that a lepoard wouldn't loses its spots.

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70. OpTiMuS_BlAcK posted on 11 Oct 2012, 16:42 0 0

Yes, what you said is true, but it can't apply to all LG phones, some get good support(including mine), while some don't get as much(as you said).

It's just a matter of preference and forethought, if you think a phone will be a hit, surely it will get a lot of support, if not, just don't get it. Some other manufacturers have also cancelled updates and nobody even rants but if it is LG, people say all the bad stuff.

Problems also lie on a customer's mentality bro. Have a good one :)

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30. Retro-touch posted on 10 Oct 2012, 07:23 2 1

Correction:
1)removable battery
4)exynos chips are closed source, they only release kernel source but newer Android versions are always dependent on leaks from Samsung to get everything working right (or good enough),so not true, S2 doesn't have a properly working CM10 because of this issue so gotta wait for Sammy leaks. S3 does have more custom ROMS but it came out months ago

38. jan25 posted on 10 Oct 2012, 09:07 1 0

yeah i meant removable battery. as for support, i was referring to Samsung's updates. the S3 is among the first well known flagships to receive jellybean. i get what you are saying though that's why i am a big Nexus fan.

58. chaoticrazor posted on 10 Oct 2012, 18:42 1 0

cant always rely on Cnet