Finally saw G3, not impressed

[datum9]

Mainly comparing it to the LG Optimus G Pro.

The screen is identical to it except that the back and the home buttons are on the screen, making the screen effectively smaller than G Pro's.

The resolution seemed marginally sharper but things were tiny. IMO, the ideal resolution for a 5.5" screen is 1080p (HD). The higher resolution of G3 begs for a larger screen, something in the 6" - 6.3" range would be perfect. I am not going to upgrade from a 5.5" screen to another 5.5" screen. I will wait until the same panel comes out in a large phablet.

The salesperson said the battery from G Pro will not fit in G3. Since there are no aftermarket extended sized battery available for G3 at this time, this is just another deal-breaker as the default 3,000 mAh cell will not last long at all, and I am used to my 9300 mah cell.

 

[brewzer]

LOL, then don't buy it.

 

[Duncan1982]

Always the iPhone, sorry for swearing lol

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[magisternautaque]

Mainly comparing it to the LG Optimus G Pro.

The screen is identical to it except that the back and the home buttons are on the screen, making the screen effectively smaller than G Pro's.

The resolution seemed marginally sharper but things were tiny. IMO, the ideal resolution for a 5.5" screen is 1080p (HD). The higher resolution of G3 begs for a larger screen, something in the 6" - 6.3" range would be perfect. I am not going to upgrade from a 5.5" screen to another 5.5" screen. I will wait until the same panel comes out in a large phablet.

The salesperson said the battery from G Pro will not fit in G3. Since there are no aftermarket extended sized battery available for G3 at this time, this is just another deal-breaker as the default 3,000 mAh cell will not last long at all, and I am used to my 9300 mah cell.

In my opinion, every one of your opinions is wrong.

 

[Topgonzo]

Mainly comparing it to the LG Optimus G Pro.

The screen is identical to it except that the back and the home buttons are on the screen, making the screen effectively smaller than G Pro's.

The resolution seemed marginally sharper but things were tiny. IMO, the ideal resolution for a 5.5" screen is 1080p (HD). The higher resolution of G3 begs for a larger screen, something in the 6" - 6.3" range would be perfect. I am not going to upgrade from a 5.5" screen to another 5.5" screen. I will wait until the same panel comes out in a large phablet.

The salesperson said the battery from G Pro will not fit in G3. Since there are no aftermarket extended sized battery available for G3 at this time, this is just another deal-breaker as the default 3,000 mAh cell will not last long at all, and I am used to my 9300 mah cell.

Funny as hell....Comes to the forum for the G3 and says im not impressed....Well guess what? I am impressed so i bought it...lol just move on then it appears you dont like it..

 

[Cmatt1971]

9300 mah cell? Good grief, that's a heck of a battery. Can't imagine ever needing one that big.

 

[FluxTZ]

9300 mah cell? Good grief, that's a heck of a battery. Can't imagine ever needing one that big.

We'll call him a "super user."

 

[ab304945]

If you don't like it don't get it. That's the great thing about Android, you have a choice.

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[brewzer]

9300 mah cell? Good grief, that's a heck of a battery. Can't imagine ever needing one that big.

We'll call him a "super user."

Not only that, he must have said battery on the exact day the phone launches. Any time after that and he doesn't want the phone.

 

[The_PLBs]

Mainly comparing it to the LG Optimus G Pro.

The screen is identical to it except that the back and the home buttons are on the screen, making the screen effectively smaller than G Pro's.

The resolution seemed marginally sharper but things were tiny. IMO, the ideal resolution for a 5.5" screen is 1080p (HD). The higher resolution of G3 begs for a larger screen, something in the 6" - 6.3" range would be perfect. I am not going to upgrade from a 5.5" screen to another 5.5" screen. I will wait until the same panel comes out in a large phablet.

The salesperson said the battery from G Pro will not fit in G3. Since there are no aftermarket extended sized battery available for G3 at this time, this is just another deal-breaker as the default 3,000 mAh cell will not last long at all, and I am used to my 9300 mah cell.

That is an excellent in depth review. I am very impressed with the time and effort you put into this. Thanks for sharing.

 

[blackguard]

Can't say I've ever been impressed with the original or the rebranding of Goldstar electronics. Those of you old enough to remember, Goldstar was the Hyundai Pony of electronics back in the day. You'd buy their stuff at places like Zellers. They changed the name to LG but not much else.

 

[spock123]

To be fair, it kinda is a bummer if the extra battery isn't available for sale...

The G3 looks promising to me but I would really want to pick up an extra battery on purchase of the phone

 

[Almeuit]

To be fair, it kinda is a bummer if the extra battery isn't available for sale...

The G3 looks promising to me but I would really want to pick up an extra battery on purchase of the phone

It happens with most phones. The extra batteries aren't available right after release.. Can take a little.

Also did everyone forget it wasn't supposed to be released till the 17th but just got released early? .

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[xocomaox]

150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm optimus g pro
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm g3

Same size screen, but in a better package all around.

 

[quailallstar]

I agree with you. Coming from a current Optimus G Pro owner (well, just sold it on Swappa) I too was not impressed enough to justify the upgrade. The G3 is a great phone but the "advantages" aren't enough for ME to get one. The OGP is good enough if you aren't needing the latest and greatest speed-daemon device.

 

[bigkevbosky]

The salesperson said the battery from G Pro will not fit in G3. Since there are no aftermarket extended sized battery available for G3 at this time, this is just another deal-breaker as the default 3,000 mAh cell will not last long at all, and I am used to my 9300 mah cell.

Why would you think the G Pro battery would fit in the G3? That makes no sense. Obviously it wouldn't fit. Can't believe you needed a salesperson to tell you that.

FYI - the battery from my car won't fit in a G3 either. Just telling you so you don't have to go find a salesperson.....

 

[Murph5150]

Oh yeah Ordered on the 10th, will be at my door on the 17th. Done with Samsung.

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[Duncan1982]

Oh yeah Ordered on the 10th, will be at my door on the 17th. Done with Samsung.

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You won't regret your purchase

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[Gator352]

To be fair, it kinda is a bummer if the extra battery isn't available for sale...

The G3 looks promising to me but I would really want to pick up an extra battery on purchase of the phone

Amazon.com: [2 Battery + Charger] Caseology LG G3 2 X 3000 mAh [Long-Lasting] Spare Replacement Li-ion Battery Combo with Portable USB Port Travel Wall Charger (Non-NFC) + [18-Month Warranty]: Cell Phones & Accessories

There are aftermarket "spare" batteries for sale. No, they aren't "extended" but spare nonetheless.

 

[aitt]

Can't say I've ever been impressed with the original or the rebranding of Goldstar electronics. Those of you old enough to remember, Goldstar was the Hyundai Pony of electronics back in the day. You'd buy their stuff at places like Zellers. They changed the name to LG but not much else.

So was Samsung...

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