I picked mine up from T-Mobile yesterday. To give an idea of my perspective, started on Android, spent time on Windows 8/8.1/10 Mobile, then back to Android on LG G4/V10, S7E, Note 7. Most recently, I've been using an iPhone 6S Plus on iOS 10. I’ve been an IT and Telecom guy for 30 years. Phones are kind of a hobby for me 
I don't live on my phone, but I do have it in my hand a good part of my day and use it for both work and play. I’m using the stock launcher and apps except for the keyboard. I must have my Swiftkey.
Battery Life - Too early to make a final judgement, but my initial observation is giving me V10 flashbacks. Discharges very quickly but it runs cool. I'm sure it will normalize over time. Quick charge helps to ease some of that, but I think a second battery is in my future.
Camera - Once I was guided (thanks to the awesome folks here) to change the settings from default to 4.3 - 16MP, things have been usable and the pictures are very nice. Not as quick to launch or focus as the S7E/N7, but much better low light than the 6S+. Unfortunately, it has taken a few deep breaths before it’s started a few times, which is troubling. Video is nice, and LG has some features that I have not seen elsewhere. The ability to record video with the front and back cameras simultaneously is interesting. It was on the V10 as well, but I'm surprised it's not mentioned more because you can do some nice things with it.
Performance - I'd say it's on par or slightly better in some areas than my S7E. Say what you want about LG/UX, but IMO it's better optimized than TouchWhiz, even if it is ugly. Spending a good amount of time with my favorite game (Hitman Sniper), and it launches quick, and runs smoothly. Switching between apps hasn't revealed much stalling, and video playback has been stutter free - something that I always struggled with on Samsung for some reason. Overall it feels consistent and smooth throughout, and not jumpy or over eager when scrolling through web pages or apps.
Bluetooth - I have a Samsung Gear S2 Classic paired with it as well as a Fitbit Charge HR. Notifications come through fine on the S2 and the Fitbit was a non issue too. Paired my LG Tone Infinum's and they sound great. I don’t use BT audio in my car, so I can’t comment on that.
Design - An under-noticed feature that I appreciate is the ability to rearrange and manage the home screen buttons. I'm sure this helps the Samsung folks out with that pesky back button being on the wrong side lol. I also like the thought that was put into the additional home button options. The ability to launch the notification panel from there is a very useful feature that helps make the size of the phone less of an issue. The secondary display is basically the same as the V10. I like the notification aspect of it, but don't see myself using it for much else this time either. The phone is easy to hold on to and feels surprisingly light when compared to the V10, even though it’s only 18 grams lighter.
Display - Display is bright and pleasant to look at. Outdoor viewing has been adequate, but nothing spectacular. I don’t get too hung up on the IPS vs AMOLED argument, I like what I like regardless of the tech. The V20 display is nice, period.
What I don’t like – Battery life. Again, only a little while into this phone, but all indications are that I am going to be looking for a place to charge a few times a day. Poor to mediocre battery life has never been a major issue for me, but after coming from the S7E and the 6S+, I know that it can and should be better.
Physical button and FPS placement. I wish LG would make up their mind. I liked the back-panel buttons on the G4 and V10. They made sense to me. Once you got used to it, it felt very natural. I’m not sold on the FPS on the back. It seems counter intuitive. Picking up the phone to use it rather than just tapping the front button to unlock is an extra step. It’s also cumbersome with a case on. I realize the tap to wake is there for quick notification information, but this is my opinion.
It’s nitpicking for sure and easily rectified, but I don’t like the look of the LG/UX much. It works well but it looks….. boring. I’m done with launchers and spending hours getting a phone just right. I’m more about the easy experience these days and often opt for the factory apps rather than third party. Less to configure, and less to hassle with when things go south. I’ll take function over form any day of the week, but it would be nice if they jazzed it up a little.
Comparing it to the Note 7, I can honestly say I don’t miss that much. Yes, the S Pen was handy but not essential for me. The Capture Plus app can be added to the home button panel for quick launch, and allows much of the same functionality for notating and sharing screen shots. I do miss the gif creator though, I had fun with that.
I don’t usually spend time writing novels, and outside of Yelp, I rarely review. However, I was on the fence about this phone for quite a while, and I’m certain others are still weighing pros and cons trying to decide given the vacuum the Note 7 recall left. The more real world user opinions (to some degree anyway) that are out there, the more information they have to help that decision.
Cheers
I don't live on my phone, but I do have it in my hand a good part of my day and use it for both work and play. I’m using the stock launcher and apps except for the keyboard. I must have my Swiftkey.Battery Life - Too early to make a final judgement, but my initial observation is giving me V10 flashbacks. Discharges very quickly but it runs cool. I'm sure it will normalize over time. Quick charge helps to ease some of that, but I think a second battery is in my future.
Camera - Once I was guided (thanks to the awesome folks here) to change the settings from default to 4.3 - 16MP, things have been usable and the pictures are very nice. Not as quick to launch or focus as the S7E/N7, but much better low light than the 6S+. Unfortunately, it has taken a few deep breaths before it’s started a few times, which is troubling. Video is nice, and LG has some features that I have not seen elsewhere. The ability to record video with the front and back cameras simultaneously is interesting. It was on the V10 as well, but I'm surprised it's not mentioned more because you can do some nice things with it.
Performance - I'd say it's on par or slightly better in some areas than my S7E. Say what you want about LG/UX, but IMO it's better optimized than TouchWhiz, even if it is ugly. Spending a good amount of time with my favorite game (Hitman Sniper), and it launches quick, and runs smoothly. Switching between apps hasn't revealed much stalling, and video playback has been stutter free - something that I always struggled with on Samsung for some reason. Overall it feels consistent and smooth throughout, and not jumpy or over eager when scrolling through web pages or apps.
Bluetooth - I have a Samsung Gear S2 Classic paired with it as well as a Fitbit Charge HR. Notifications come through fine on the S2 and the Fitbit was a non issue too. Paired my LG Tone Infinum's and they sound great. I don’t use BT audio in my car, so I can’t comment on that.
Design - An under-noticed feature that I appreciate is the ability to rearrange and manage the home screen buttons. I'm sure this helps the Samsung folks out with that pesky back button being on the wrong side lol. I also like the thought that was put into the additional home button options. The ability to launch the notification panel from there is a very useful feature that helps make the size of the phone less of an issue. The secondary display is basically the same as the V10. I like the notification aspect of it, but don't see myself using it for much else this time either. The phone is easy to hold on to and feels surprisingly light when compared to the V10, even though it’s only 18 grams lighter.
Display - Display is bright and pleasant to look at. Outdoor viewing has been adequate, but nothing spectacular. I don’t get too hung up on the IPS vs AMOLED argument, I like what I like regardless of the tech. The V20 display is nice, period.
What I don’t like – Battery life. Again, only a little while into this phone, but all indications are that I am going to be looking for a place to charge a few times a day. Poor to mediocre battery life has never been a major issue for me, but after coming from the S7E and the 6S+, I know that it can and should be better.
Physical button and FPS placement. I wish LG would make up their mind. I liked the back-panel buttons on the G4 and V10. They made sense to me. Once you got used to it, it felt very natural. I’m not sold on the FPS on the back. It seems counter intuitive. Picking up the phone to use it rather than just tapping the front button to unlock is an extra step. It’s also cumbersome with a case on. I realize the tap to wake is there for quick notification information, but this is my opinion.
It’s nitpicking for sure and easily rectified, but I don’t like the look of the LG/UX much. It works well but it looks….. boring. I’m done with launchers and spending hours getting a phone just right. I’m more about the easy experience these days and often opt for the factory apps rather than third party. Less to configure, and less to hassle with when things go south. I’ll take function over form any day of the week, but it would be nice if they jazzed it up a little.
Comparing it to the Note 7, I can honestly say I don’t miss that much. Yes, the S Pen was handy but not essential for me. The Capture Plus app can be added to the home button panel for quick launch, and allows much of the same functionality for notating and sharing screen shots. I do miss the gif creator though, I had fun with that.
I don’t usually spend time writing novels, and outside of Yelp, I rarely review. However, I was on the fence about this phone for quite a while, and I’m certain others are still weighing pros and cons trying to decide given the vacuum the Note 7 recall left. The more real world user opinions (to some degree anyway) that are out there, the more information they have to help that decision.
Cheers
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