I am torn between the LG V10 and Nexus 6P. Which one should I buy?

[Menno Gouw]

If you would care about my biased opinion I would pickup the Nexus .

 

[barondebxl]

V10 is excellent except in two areas where it is severely lacking: speaker and battery life. The speaker is absolute garbage and the battery life is a joke

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[angelbones1]

Thank you for your input. I am guessing you will be the better judge here for side by side comparison. I have a couple of questions:

1. Camera performance: for both video and still shots, which phone has the faster/better camera for everyday use? I take a lot of photos and videos with my phone and that would be a deal breaker.

2. Gaming: do you use your phone for gaming? how does the SD 810 with 3GB RAM compare to SD 808 with 4GB?

3. Fingerprint sensor: how do they compare against each other in terms of spontaneity and accuracy? do you reckon a future software update would iron out the glitches on either device?

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1. As far as camera, I would say if camera is a high priority, go with the v10, although the 6p is no slouch, the v10 is better.

2. I don't game as much as my wife, but I'd say they're pretty equal.

3. Fingerprint- hands down the 6p. The v10 just not as consistent and with some of the cases she has, it won't even work.

Tough decision, but first world problem I suppose.

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[angelbones1]

I've had both for a while and I ended up returning the 6P and stayed with the V10. The 6P was great but it was just a tad too big for my taste. Without a case the phone is way too slippery whereas in the v10 you don't need a case because of the rubberish material backing. I also really missed the double tap to turn on/off feature on the V10 and the second wide lens camera.

A couple things I miss about the 6p - this is very subtle but the resolution screen shows a little bit more than the V10. When I went back to the V10 it looked like everything was zoomed in a tiny bit. The fingerprint sensor was also much better than the V10.

I also agree that your statement is spot on. Certain LG features like knock on, and the rear buttons I do miss. Also wish we had removable battery and expandable storage too on the 6p. That said, the 6p I like just enough extra to tip the scales that way. Not to mention it is less expensive.

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[psyclopps]

I was pretty torn too recently. I realllly wanted the 6P but decided ont he V10. I work in an industrial environment and wanted something a bit more durable. I absolutely love the feel of the phone in my hands as it is a perfect weight and does not feel cheap at all. I am so happy it has a nice texture to it so it is the first phone in a long time that doesn't feel slippery. I needed an amazing camera which LG is at the forefront of. My main selling point was I couldn't argue with the promos, a free 2nd battery and 200 GB MicroSD card on top of the 64GB built in. The built in DaC is amazing as well if you have a nice set of headphones and some FLAC files to fill up that huge SD card.

I would prefer Marshmallow and less carrier bloatware (T-Mobile) but LG is pretty good at updating their phones in a timely manner so the V10 shouldn't be far off.

 

[javisuhfiks]

I currently have the V10 but am going to swap it with the 6P end of this month. If you have any questions just ask.
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I am thinking about the same. For what reasons are you making the switch? I like the V10 but the WiFi on this thing is killing me. I dont get the speed as my other devices. On my Moto X Pure I was getting 100Mbps at home and no lag to display apps or webpages. This phone varies constantly, I get anywhere from 40-70Mbps...which is okay but I get lag all the time. I usually have to close an app and reopen it for it to display everything.

 

[anon(847090)]

Thank you for your input. I am guessing you will be the better judge here for side by side comparison. I have a couple of questions:

1. Camera performance: for both video and still shots, which phone has the faster/better camera for everyday use? I take a lot of photos and videos with my phone and that would be a deal breaker.

2. Gaming: do you use your phone for gaming? how does the SD 810 with 3GB RAM compare to SD 808 with 4GB?

3. Fingerprint sensor: how do they compare against each other in terms of spontaneity and accuracy? do you reckon a future software update would iron out the glitches on either device?

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2. 810 do make a bit of difference compared to 808. games launch quickly on 810 compared to 808

3. Nexus 6p Hands down

 

[DFM725]

I researched and cross shopped all the new phones. I actually settled on just waiting because the Nexus 6P was too similar to the experience of my Nexus 6 (albeit with some improvements obviously) but not enough to entice me to pay $499. I then began watching speed test videos and looking at strictly hardware performance and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 became the new front runner for me. The 6P and the 810 seemed to have some weird stuff going on, people claimed heat problems might be a problem with the 810 and I decided to just wait for the 820 processor phones.

Then came along the LG V10. I'm the kind of person who writes off a device if it has less ram, or if it has a Snapdragon 808 and the other phones have an 810. I'm a spec sheet reader.

I couldn't be happier with the LG V10. It is incredibly quick and snappy, there is no lag in the UI. It doesn't have a stock android experience with (after coming over from the Nexus 6 at pure Lollipop and then pure Marshmallow) I consider that to be a positive if its done right. LG did it right. The camera and all the settings is amazing, especially compared to Google's camera app.

The DAC is the best possible feature if you're a true music lover. I've got Vinyl rips at 24bit 192000 hz and 5700 kbps bit rate that I can use my bluetooth to stream or plug in headphones or a 3.5mm line out cable. That is amazing. People spend $300 on Neil Young's new Pono Player to be able to play audio of this quality. Fiio makes cheaper DAC portable players but this is built in to your smartphone with a stock music app that plays everything in HiFi. So if you like high quality music then it's a no brainer.

The ergonomics, build quality (good enough to risk not using a case if you like), LCD screen (if you prefer it to AMOLED which I didn't really love with the Nexus 6 but loved the LCD on my HTC One M7 at the time), are all pros. Also, no other phone can compete with the removable battery, micro SD card up to 2TB allegedly, base model is 64gb.

The cons would be the lack of front facing speakers (but I'm over that, even though the HTC One M7 and Nexus 6 I used for the last 3 years were amazing in that aspect), the spec sheet processor performance.

I like the second screen but it's really just a bonus for getting notifications about calls and texts without it taking up any real estate. Hope this helps, sorry if my thoughts bounced around.

 

[DFM725]

Remember the Nexus 6P is pure Nexus so even with 3GB of RAM, its very smooth. Lg uses their skin which is a bit laggy even with 3GB of RAM.

3GB of RAM + Android MM=Smooth OS. No worries there.

I wouldn't buy LG only because I have used LG and software seems to take a long time to come out. Seems like they are usually 6onths or so behind. At least with Nexus, I'll get software update from Google monthly.

Nexus Six P

Not true at all. The LG, with a slower processor and more features, does not lag at all. I know because I've lived with this phone for a month now.

 

[robert7107]

V10 is not living up to hype... 6p is way too go

 

[Tadrift]

and just leave them in general places like on the table or the dashboard of my car, unattended for long durations of time. And I also hate cases (though that's just a personal pet-peeve).

Wow, maybe where you live is different, but I would never leave my phone on my dashboard. Smart phones are at the top of list of most stolen (and mugged) things. That is just really asking for trouble.

There is no doubt the 6P is not going to be as durable as the V10. But really, it is all a matter of opinion. I had a friend say that they take very good care of their phones and didn't need a case, yet they kept failing on him, and when they handed it to me, I couldn't believe how beat up it was. Even the V10 can get a scratched up screen and dinged sides.

 

[Tadrift]

I've had both for a while and I ended up returning the 6P and stayed with the V10. The 6P was great but it was just a tad too big for my taste. Without a case the phone is way too slippery whereas in the v10 you don't need a case because of the rubberish material backing. I also really missed the double tap to turn on/off feature on the V10 and the second wide lens camera.

A couple things I miss about the 6p - this is very subtle but the resolution screen shows a little bit more than the V10. When I went back to the V10 it looked like everything was zoomed in a tiny bit. The fingerprint sensor was also much better than the V10.

Interesting post. The 6P is actually smaller then the V10 in every dimension.

As to the slippery 6P and several people have mentioned this, there is one solution no one has mentioned. I hate cases myself, so I use a Wrap or a Skin. They have come a long way. Textures and fit is incredible. True, the only protection you are going to get is from scratches (which is mostly what a case does anyways), but the biggest threat to a phone is dropping it, which this will almost eliminate. Just a suggestion.

 

[Tadrift]

I was pretty torn too recently. I realllly wanted the 6P but decided ont he V10. I work in an industrial environment and wanted something a bit more durable. I absolutely love the feel of the phone in my hands as it is a perfect weight and does not feel cheap at all. I am so happy it has a nice texture to it so it is the first phone in a long time that doesn't feel slippery. I needed an amazing camera which LG is at the forefront of. My main selling point was I couldn't argue with the promos, a free 2nd battery and 200 GB MicroSD card on top of the 64GB built in. The built in DaC is amazing as well if you have a nice set of headphones and some FLAC files to fill up that huge SD card.

I would prefer Marshmallow and less carrier bloatware (T-Mobile) but LG is pretty good at updating their phones in a timely manner so the V10 shouldn't be far off.

Why you bought the V10 makes a lot of sense. While I will most likely buy the 6p, I would never argue that it is hands down a better phone then the V10. The V10 is a very nice phone and meets a lot peoples wants and needs perfectly. With the exception of a couple Moto's, I have always found myself "using" LG's the past 3-4 years. I hate their overlay, but you would be hard pressed to find better combined hardware and camera at their price points. If they would offer a unlocked near stock OS, I would go with them and never look back.

 

[getbretweir]

Re: I am torn between the LG V10 and Nexus 6P. Which one should I buy

I researched and cross shopped all the new phones. I actually settled on just waiting because the Nexus 6P was too similar to the experience of my Nexus 6 (albeit with some improvements obviously) but not enough to entice me to pay $499. I then began watching speed test videos and looking at strictly hardware performance and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 became the new front runner for me. The 6P and the 810 seemed to have some weird stuff going on, people claimed heat problems might be a problem with the 810 and I decided to just wait for the 820 processor phones.

Then came along the LG V10. I'm the kind of person who writes off a device if it has less ram, or if it has a Snapdragon 808 and the other phones have an 810. I'm a spec sheet reader.

I couldn't be happier with the LG V10. It is incredibly quick and snappy, there is no lag in the UI. It doesn't have a stock android experience with (after coming over from the Nexus 6 at pure Lollipop and then pure Marshmallow) I consider that to be a positive if its done right. LG did it right. The camera and all the settings is amazing, especially compared to Google's camera app.

The DAC is the best possible feature if you're a true music lover. I've got Vinyl rips at 24bit 192000 hz and 5700 kbps bit rate that I can use my bluetooth to stream or plug in headphones or a 3.5mm line out cable. That is amazing. People spend $300 on Neil Young's new Pono Player to be able to play audio of this quality. Fiio makes cheaper DAC portable players but this is built in to your smartphone with a stock music app that plays everything in HiFi. So if you like high quality music then it's a no brainer.

The ergonomics, build quality (good enough to risk not using a case if you like), LCD screen (if you prefer it to AMOLED which I didn't really love with the Nexus 6 but loved the LCD on my HTC One M7 at the time), are all pros. Also, no other phone can compete with the removable battery, micro SD card up to 2TB allegedly, base model is 64gb.

The cons would be the lack of front facing speakers (but I'm over that, even though the HTC One M7 and Nexus 6 I used for the last 3 years were amazing in that aspect), the spec sheet processor performance.

I like the second screen but it's really just a bonus for getting notifications about calls and texts without it taking up any real estate. Hope this helps, sorry if my thoughts bounced around.

I wonder what speed test video you watched cause that hasn't been my experience at all. thats why I pay little to no attention to those tests, they're just too unreliable.

also, on every forum and review I've read, I haven't seen a single person say the 810 overheats (in the 6p) maybe you heard it from a couple people, but i suspect those are people that never actually used the device.

I don't think the OP could go wrong with his choice. The overwhelming majority of V10 owners have had nothing but great things to say about it.

on a side note, I'm not a spec sheet person at all. nothing wrong with it though, I just prefer to examine real world usage, since those specs often differ from how it'll actually perform. for instance, on paper the Note 5 might've been faster, but if you use them both (I had the note 5 for 10 days) immediately notable that the 6p runs faster and smoother.

 

[MathieuLLF]

I got the 6P and absolutely love it. It's by far my favourite phone I've ever owned (Owned every single iPhone minus the 6S/+), Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S4.

 

[barondebxl]

I got the 6P and absolutely love it. It's by far my favourite phone I've ever owned (Owned every single iPhone minus the 6S/+), Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S4.

ASide from the 6s plus the rest is no competition really so that's normal.

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[trivor]

Both have different features, but I'd go with the Nexus 6P.

Software alone, imo the Nexus blows away LG's UI by leaps and bounds. It's super fast, very clean and just an enjoyable experience all round. Having previously owned an LG G4, I was disappointed with the software. Camera I'd edge to the V10 (assuming it's the same as the G4), but the 6P is no slouch. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the 6P camera.

You need to think about what is most important to you. Maybe get a list of things in order from most important to least important, write it down and then try to objectively compare the two phones.

I find it very hard to recommend any other android phone phone over the 6P at the moment. It's really very good. But what I like might not be what you like.

Reread Phil Nickinson's post about the V10 (also Jerry Hildenbrand) to get a better opinion than hard core Nexus fans. Another thing to do would be to post the question in the LG V10 forum to find out what they think of the phone they just bought. You are mostly getting Nexus fans who are telling you nothing about how the phone compares to the V10. Not only does it have a great (not just very good) camera it also has a full manual mode that allows you to adjust everything - if you know something about photography this can give you some amazing shots that the Auto mode on most camera phones won't touch. I do not own the V10 but have just purchased my second LG product (G2 and now owning a G4) and I have been very happy with both of them. Most of the issues (for me) with the LG software are "fixed" by putting a launcher (Nova Prime) on it. Try to get other opinions about it. try to go to a store with one out on display and play with a little bit. It is a very large phone - one of the biggest on the market right now so that may be a deal breaker or you may fall in love with the new 2nd screen. Don't forget, most places give you at least 14 days and some 30 days to return it.

 

[23Unlimited]

Hello AC!
I follow the "3 D's" when it comes to phones (for me)- is it durable? different? dependent?

I'm interested in this article because I too am having a dilemma between deciding between either of these phones because they both equally look very decent, but the decision is primarily based on personal preferences/needs from a device like many have already mentioned from above. My #1 need in a phone is durability. Will it withstand time (3-5 years) despite advances in software or battery? Now I understand that with Nexus 6P you will be more up-to-date on improvements in software, which IMO I do like, but the option to do so could either make or break your expierience. There will always be something you like in an update and something you don't like or both. Just because there IS an update, it doesn't mean it will become more "perfect", it just fixes temporary problems. The simple fact is...technology will never be perfect. I found this article on PcMag just to get a sense of what the phone is like (which I do find appealing) and give it the benefit of the doubt that this phone can withstand time vs. that of the V10 which has the removable battery + more storage option which I am leaning more towards, despite dealing with a software that may not be up-to-date as frequently as another phone.

My question is although you may have control of the device, do you really think you have 100% control? How do you deal with knowing you have no control of what goes into each update? Sure, you may say I have a choice of just rooting it and staying in the current OS, but if security is top priority- who really has control?

Lets assume I'm an average user who has no knowledge of how to root and just wants to own what I would assume is an already great product for my needs based on specs and reviews. I've had no problems with the phone and the warranty has expired just shy of a month. An update is available. I update, and then after sometime, I notice the life of the battery isn't what it used to be like before the update- I assume the update caused this. Time goes by, and assuming there are more updates, phone ends up becoming slower, operations of simple tasks don't work, time is wasted trying to find a solution = stress/annoyance.

What I don't understand is why buy a product where you don't have 100% control, even over the battery? If the phone is suffering from software issues, which in the long run kills the battery, the average user will either send it in for repairs to the corporation or wherever it goes (which allows them to milk more money out of your pocket), sell it for what they can, or buy a new phone. In the end, I'm either investing into a product with issues to avoid buying a new phone hoping an update will fix the last problem or buy a new phone. That's stress I wouldn't want... especially over a phone. No control over a battery is a no win situation for your pockets. Temporarily, maybe, but in the long run- the device is done, and I feel disappointed I supported a failure. Average users don't have time or are even have the knowledge of how to successfully dissemble and repair. With each new device coming out nowadays, the idea to keep customers from fixing the problems on there own, they make sure you have no access to it and make it so hard to take it apart without something breaking.

 

[getbretweir]

Reread Phil Nickinson's post about the V10 (also Jerry Hildenbrand) to get a better opinion than hard core Nexus fans. Another thing to do would be to post the question in the LG V10 forum to find out what they think of the phone they just bought. You are mostly getting Nexus fans who are telling you nothing about how the phone compares to the V10. Not only does it have a great (not just very good) camera it also has a full manual mode that allows you to adjust everything - if you know something about photography this can give you some amazing shots that the Auto mode on most camera phones won't touch. I do not own the V10 but have just purchased my second LG product (G2 and now owning a G4) and I have been very happy with both of them. Most of the issues (for me) with the LG software are "fixed" by putting a launcher (Nova Prime) on it. Try to get other opinions about it. try to go to a store with one out on display and play with a little bit. It is a very large phone - one of the biggest on the market right now so that may be a deal breaker or you may fall in love with the new 2nd screen. Don't forget, most places give you at least 14 days and some 30 days to return it.

no doubt he's getting a biased opinion, that's obvious, but many of us have pointed out the better camera, in addition to the removable battery and SD slot.

a launcher makes things better, but if somebody doesn't like LG's software, it's far from a fix

 

[balthuszar]

i've never owned a nexus phone, but recently upgraded from the G3 to the v10...lg's UI isn't for everyone, but it is definitely not bad imo...to me the nexus is the test phone for the new version of android, and yes, skinned android takes longer to release than nexus, BUT if your phone is running great on it's current version, why are you worried about upgrading immediately? imo, i'm not worried about the MM update, as the v10 is a great phone as it is, the only thing i'd look forward to far as updates is an update to the fingerprint scanner...some have a problem with it, some don't...